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Colombia vs Germany
Tax Rate Comparison

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πŸ‡¨πŸ‡΄ Colombia
vs
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany
Tax Year:

πŸ’° Personal Income Tax Calculator

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Individual Income Tax (Top Marginal Rate)
Top Income Tax Rate
0–39%
Reform proposals; Petro administration final year
No change
14–45%
Basic allowance ~€12,336; bracket creep relief
No change
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
0–19%
19% standard; no major change
No change
7–19%
Standard 19% unchanged
No change
Corporate Tax Rate
Corporate Tax Rate
35%
35% stable; competitiveness concerns vs. regional peers
No change
~29%
Coalition discussions on lowering to 25% ongoing
β–Ό -0.5pp vs 2025
Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax
15%
15% flat; potential reform for real estate gains
No change
25%
Investment income reform proposals under review
No change
Social Security & Payroll
Social Security / Payroll
~30%
Pension reform fully phasing in; new contribution structure
No change
~41.5%
Health insurance rising; pension base up
β–² +0.5pp vs 2025
State, Regional & Local Taxes

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡΄ Colombia β€” Departmental & Municipal Taxes

Colombia's 32 departments and 1,102 municipalities levy Industria y Comercio (ICA) β€” a gross receipts tax on business activity at 0.2%–1.4% of revenues. Municipalities set property tax (predial) rates within national ranges. The SIMPLE tax regime integrates various taxes for small businesses. BogotΓ‘ and MedellΓ­n have higher ICA rates than smaller cities. Departments levy taxes on alcohol, tobacco, and vehicle registration.

πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany β€” Trade Tax (Gewerbesteuer) & Church Tax

Germany's 16 BundeslΓ€nder apply federal income tax rates uniformly β€” no state income tax variation. Municipalities levy Gewerbesteuer (trade tax) on business profits at ~7–17% effective. Church tax (Kirchensteuer) of 8–9% of income tax applies to registered members. The solidarity surcharge (Soli) now only applies to the top ~10% of earners.

⚠️ 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.

Colombia vs Germany: Key Tax Differences (2026)

πŸ’° Income Tax: πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany has a higher top income tax rate (0–39% vs 14–45%). πŸ‡¨πŸ‡΄ Colombia is more favourable for high earners.

πŸ›’ VAT/Sales Tax: Both countries have comparable consumption tax rates (0–19% vs 7–19%).

🏒 Corporate Tax: πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany offers a lower corporate rate (29% vs 35%), which can influence business location decisions.

πŸ“ˆ Capital Gains: πŸ‡¨πŸ‡΄ Colombia taxes investment gains at a lower rate (15% vs 25%), benefiting investors.

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