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China vs Paraguay
Tax Rate Comparison

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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China
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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡พ Paraguay
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Individual Income Tax (Top Marginal Rate)
Top Income Tax Rate
3โ€“45%
Continued deduction reforms; threshold adjustments likely
No change
8โ€“10%
10% top; competitive positioning
No change
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
6โ€“13%
13%/9%/6% structure maintained
No change
10%
10% IVA maintained
No change
Corporate Tax Rate
Corporate Tax Rate
25%
Pillar Two implementation progressing
No change
10%
10%; Pillar Two for large MNCs operating in Paraguay
No change
Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax
20%
National property tax reform bill still pending
No change
8โ€“10%
8%/10% maintained
No change
Social Security & Payroll
Social Security / Payroll
~36%
Gradual unification of social insurance base ongoing
No change
~25.5%
IPS reform discussions; adequacy concerns
No change
State, Regional & Local Taxes

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China โ€” Provincial, Municipal & Surcharge Taxes

China's 34 provincial-level regions vary in social insurance rates (employer contributions: ~16โ€“23% depending on province). Cities impose Urban Maintenance & Construction Tax (1โ€“7% of VAT paid). Education surcharges add 3โ€“5%. Local governments levy land use taxes by city tier. Free Trade Zones often have preferential 15% corporate rates.

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡พ Paraguay โ€” Municipal & Departmental Taxes

Paraguay's 17 departments and 254 municipalities levy the Impuesto Inmobiliario (property tax at 1% of assessed value), commercial licence fees (patente comercial), and vehicle registration fees. Asunciรณn has the highest commercial licence fees. The Subsecretarรญa de Estado de Tributaciรณn (SET) administers national taxes. Paraguay has one of Latin America's lowest tax burdens (~12% of GDP) and has used flat low rates to attract foreign residents (MADES visa) and financial activity. No wealth tax exists.

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

China vs Paraguay: Key Tax Differences (2026)

๐Ÿ’ฐ Income Tax: ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China has a higher top income tax rate (3โ€“45% vs 8โ€“10%). ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡พ Paraguay is more favourable for high earners.

๐Ÿ›’ VAT/Sales Tax: China has a higher consumption tax (6โ€“13% vs 10%).

๐Ÿข Corporate Tax: ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡พ Paraguay offers a lower corporate rate (10% vs 25%), which can influence business location decisions.

๐Ÿ“ˆ Capital Gains: ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡พ Paraguay taxes investment gains at a lower rate (10% vs 20%), benefiting investors.

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