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Chile vs Japan
Tax Rate Comparison

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πŸ‡¨πŸ‡± Chile
vs
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
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
5–45%
Basic deduction increase for low earners
No change
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
19%
19% flat; no change
No change
8–10%
No rate change; digital services tax under review
No change
Corporate Tax Rate
Corporate Tax Rate
27%
Large corp 27% stable; Pillar Two for MNCs
No change
~30.62%
Global Minimum Tax applies to large MNCs
No change
Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax
0–22%
No major reform expected
No change
20.315%
Expanded NISA (tax-free investment) ongoing
No change
Social Security & Payroll
Social Security / Payroll
~35%
Pension reform adding 6% employer contribution gradually
No change
~28.5%
Coverage expansion to part-time workers ongoing
No change
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‡΅ Japan β€” Prefectural & Municipal Inhabitant Tax

Japan's 47 prefectures levy inhabitant tax (δ½ζ°‘η¨Ž) 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.

⚠️ 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 Japan: Key Tax Differences (2026)

πŸ’° Income Tax: πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan has a higher top income tax rate (0–40% vs 5–45%). πŸ‡¨πŸ‡± Chile is more favourable for high earners.

πŸ›’ VAT/Sales Tax: Chile has a higher consumption tax (19% vs 8–10%).

🏒 Corporate Tax: πŸ‡¨πŸ‡± Chile offers a lower corporate rate (27% vs 30.62%), which can influence business location decisions.

πŸ“ˆ Capital Gains: πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan taxes investment gains at a lower rate (20.315% vs 22%), benefiting investors.

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