Chile vs Japan
Tax Rate Comparison
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π¨π± 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%β0.5% of net equity/year, capped at ~$8,000 USD. Property tax (contribuciones de bienes raΓces) is national in structure but rates vary 0.075%β1.2% by property type. The SII (tax authority) is national. The Royalty Minero (mining royalty) is a significant revenue source in copper-producing regions.
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.
Chile vs Japan: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π―π΅ Japan has a higher top income tax rate (0β40% vs 5β45%). π¨π± Chile is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Chile has a higher consumption tax (19% vs 8β10%).
π’ Corporate Tax: π¨π± Chile offers a lower corporate rate (27% vs 30.62%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: π―π΅ Japan taxes investment gains at a lower rate (20.315% vs 22%), benefiting investors.