Canada vs Singapore
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¬ Singapore β City-State β No Sub-National Variation
As a city-state, Singapore has no states or regions to create tax variation. Property tax is levied at progressive rates (0β32% owner-occupied; 12% investment/commercial). CPF (Central Provident Fund) contributions serve as combined social security and retirement savings. There is no inheritance tax or capital gains tax.
Canada vs Singapore: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π¨π¦ Canada has a higher top income tax rate (15β33% vs 0β24%). πΈπ¬ Singapore is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Canada has a higher consumption tax (5β15% vs 9%).
π’ Corporate Tax: π¨π¦ Canada offers a lower corporate rate (15% vs 17%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: πΈπ¬ Singapore taxes investment gains at a lower rate (0% vs 33.3%), benefiting investors.