Colombia vs Japan
Tax Rate Comparison
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π° Personal Income Tax Calculator
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π¨π΄ 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%β1.4% 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.
π―π΅ Japan β Prefectural & Municipal Inhabitant Tax
Japan's 47 prefectures levy inhabitant tax (δ½ζ°η¨) 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.
Colombia vs Japan: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π―π΅ Japan has a higher top income tax rate (0β39% vs 5β45%). π¨π΄ Colombia is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Colombia has a higher consumption tax (0β19% vs 8β10%).
π’ Corporate Tax: π―π΅ Japan offers a lower corporate rate (30.62% vs 35%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: π¨π΄ Colombia taxes investment gains at a lower rate (15% vs 20.315%), benefiting investors.