Canada vs Saudi Arabia
Tax Rate Comparison
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π¨π¦ Canada β Provincial Income & Sales Taxes
Canada's 10 provinces each levy their own income tax (4%β25.75% top). Combined federal+provincial top rates exceed 50% in Quebec, Nova Scotia, and Ontario. Quebec has its own QPP and QST (9.975%). Alberta has no provincial sales tax. HST replaces GST+PST in Atlantic provinces and Ontario. Property taxes are municipal.
πΈπ¦ Saudi Arabia β Zakat, Salam & Municipality Fees
Saudi Arabia has no local or regional income taxes on individuals β the Kingdom operates as a unitary state for tax purposes. Municipalities (amanaat) collect fees for commercial licences, land use, and services. Zakat (Islamic wealth levy at 2.5% of Zakat base) applies to Saudi nationals and GCC citizens with business income, instead of income tax. Foreign companies pay CIT at 20%. The government levies municipality fees of 2.5% on commercial and residential rents. Vision 2030 is transforming the fiscal landscape.
Canada vs Saudi Arabia: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π¨π¦ Canada has a higher top income tax rate (15β33% vs 0% / 20%). πΈπ¦ Saudi Arabia is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Both countries have comparable consumption tax rates (5β15% vs 15%).
π’ Corporate Tax: π¨π¦ Canada offers a lower corporate rate (15% vs 20%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: πΈπ¦ Saudi Arabia taxes investment gains at a lower rate (20% vs 33.3%), benefiting investors.