Chad vs Japan
Tax Rate Comparison
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πΉπ© Chad β Chad Tax System
Chad imposes income tax at progressive rates up to 60% β one of the highest nominal rates in Africa, though rarely collected at top rates due to widespread informality. Oil revenue has historically subsidized the budget; declining production since 2003 has created fiscal stress. DGI (Direction GΓ©nΓ©rale des ImpΓ΄ts) administers tax. Political instability limits reform.
π―π΅ Japan β Prefectural & Municipal Inhabitant Tax
Japan's 47 prefectures levy inhabitant tax (δ½ζ°η¨) at a flat 10% on top of national income tax β 4% prefectural + 6% municipal. A reconstruction special income tax of 2.1% of national tax applies through 2037. Property acquisition tax and fixed asset tax (1.4% of assessed value) are levied locally. Large cities impose additional taxes on large businesses.
Chad vs Japan: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: πΉπ© Chad has a higher top income tax rate (0β60% vs 5β45%). π―π΅ Japan is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Chad has a higher consumption tax (18% vs 8β10%).
π’ Corporate Tax: π―π΅ Japan offers a lower corporate rate (30.62% vs 35%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: π―π΅ Japan taxes investment gains at a lower rate (20.315% vs 35%), benefiting investors.