Chile vs Sweden
Tax Rate Comparison
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π° Personal Income Tax Calculator
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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.
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.
Chile vs Sweden: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: πΈπͺ Sweden has a higher top income tax rate (0β40% vs 32β52%). π¨π± Chile is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Sweden has a higher consumption tax (19% vs 6β25%).
π’ Corporate Tax: πΈπͺ Sweden offers a lower corporate rate (20.6% vs 27%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: π¨π± Chile taxes investment gains at a lower rate (22% vs 30%), benefiting investors.