Canada vs Sweden
Tax Rate Comparison
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π° Personal Income Tax Calculator
Enter your income to see your estimated annual tax liability in each country β side by side.
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.
πΈπͺ Sweden β Municipal Income Tax
Sweden's 290 municipalities and 21 regions each set their own income tax, ranging from ~29% to 35% (avg ~32%). The state income tax of 20% only applies above ~SEK 598,500. Church of Sweden members pay ~1% church fee. No local corporate tax variation.
Canada vs Sweden: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: πΈπͺ Sweden has a higher top income tax rate (15β33% vs 32β52%). π¨π¦ Canada is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Sweden has a higher consumption tax (5β15% vs 6β25%).
π’ Corporate Tax: π¨π¦ Canada offers a lower corporate rate (15% vs 20.6%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: πΈπͺ Sweden taxes investment gains at a lower rate (30% vs 33.3%), benefiting investors.