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Chile vs Germany
Tax Rate Comparison

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πŸ‡¨πŸ‡± Chile
vs
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany
Tax Year:

πŸ’° Personal Income Tax Calculator

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Individual Income Tax (Top Marginal Rate)
Top Income Tax Rate
0–40%
Rates stable; Boric administration reforms settling
No change
14–45%
Basic allowance ~€12,336; bracket creep relief
No change
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
19%
19% flat; no change
No change
7–19%
Standard 19% unchanged
No change
Corporate Tax Rate
Corporate Tax Rate
27%
Large corp 27% stable; Pillar Two for MNCs
No change
~29%
Coalition discussions on lowering to 25% ongoing
β–Ό -0.5pp vs 2025
Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax
0–22%
No major reform expected
No change
25%
Investment income reform proposals under review
No change
Social Security & Payroll
Social Security / Payroll
~35%
Pension reform adding 6% employer contribution gradually
No change
~41.5%
Health insurance rising; pension base up
β–² +0.5pp vs 2025
State, Regional & Local Taxes

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡± Chile β€” Municipal & Regional Taxes

Chile's 16 regions and 346 municipalities do not levy separate income taxes. Municipalities charge patente municipal (business licence fee) based on capital, typically 0.25%–0.5% of net equity/year, capped at ~$8,000 USD. Property tax (contribuciones de bienes raΓ­ces) is national in structure but rates vary 0.075%–1.2% by property type. The SII (tax authority) is national. The Royalty Minero (mining royalty) is a significant revenue source in copper-producing regions.

πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany β€” Trade Tax (Gewerbesteuer) & Church Tax

Germany's 16 BundeslΓ€nder apply federal income tax rates uniformly β€” no state income tax variation. Municipalities levy Gewerbesteuer (trade tax) on business profits at ~7–17% effective. Church tax (Kirchensteuer) of 8–9% of income tax applies to registered members. The solidarity surcharge (Soli) now only applies to the top ~10% of earners.

⚠️ Disclaimer: Rates shown are standard top/headline rates for informational purposes. Actual tax liability depends on income level, residency, deductions, and tax treaties. 2025–2026 data reflects announced or enacted rates and may be subject to change. Not financial or legal advice.

Chile vs Germany: Key Tax Differences (2026)

πŸ’° Income Tax: πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany has a higher top income tax rate (0–40% vs 14–45%). πŸ‡¨πŸ‡± Chile is more favourable for high earners.

πŸ›’ VAT/Sales Tax: Both countries have comparable consumption tax rates (19% vs 7–19%).

🏒 Corporate Tax: πŸ‡¨πŸ‡± Chile offers a lower corporate rate (27% vs 29%), which can influence business location decisions.

πŸ“ˆ Capital Gains: πŸ‡¨πŸ‡± Chile taxes investment gains at a lower rate (22% vs 25%), benefiting investors.

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