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China vs Thailand
Tax Rate Comparison

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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China
vs
๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ Thailand
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๐Ÿ’ฐ Personal Income Tax Calculator

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Individual Income Tax (Top Marginal Rate)
Top Income Tax Rate
3โ€“45%
Continued deduction reforms; threshold adjustments likely
No change
0โ€“35%
Stable structure; digital economy workers taxed
No change
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
6โ€“13%
13%/9%/6% structure maintained
No change
7%
7% maintained; discussion to restore 10% continues
No change
Corporate Tax Rate
Corporate Tax Rate
25%
Pillar Two implementation progressing
No change
20%
20% stable; Pillar Two compliance for qualifying groups
No change
Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax
20%
National property tax reform bill still pending
No change
0โ€“35%
Listed shares remain exempt; property gains at income rates
No change
Social Security & Payroll
Social Security / Payroll
~36%
Gradual unification of social insurance base ongoing
No change
10%
SSF reforms ongoing; coverage expansion
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‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ Thailand โ€” Municipal & Local Organization Taxes

Thailand's 77 provinces contain various Local Administrative Organizations (LAOs) โ€” municipalities, sub-district organizations (TAO), and special areas (Bangkok, Pattaya). LAOs levy Local Development Tax (LDT) on land at low rates (0.01%โ€“0.5% of assessed value). The Land and Building Tax (LBT) implemented in 2020 applies at 0.01%โ€“3% based on use type. Bangkok has the highest real estate values. The Revenue Department administers national taxes centrally.

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 Thailand: Key Tax Differences (2026)

๐Ÿ’ฐ Income Tax: ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China has a higher top income tax rate (3โ€“45% vs 0โ€“35%). ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ Thailand is more favourable for high earners.

๐Ÿ›’ VAT/Sales Tax: China has a higher consumption tax (6โ€“13% vs 7%).

๐Ÿข Corporate Tax: ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ Thailand offers a lower corporate rate (20% vs 25%), which can influence business location decisions.

๐Ÿ“ˆ Capital Gains: ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China taxes investment gains at a lower rate (20% vs 35%), benefiting investors.

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