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Croatia vs Japan
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๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Croatia
vs
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
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๐Ÿ’ฐ Personal Income Tax Calculator

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Individual Income Tax (Top Marginal Rate)
Top Income Tax Rate
20โ€“30%
Stable; further reform to simplify surtax system
No change
5โ€“45%
Basic deduction increase for low earners
No change
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
5โ€“25%
25% standard; EU VAT reform compliance
No change
8โ€“10%
No rate change; digital services tax under review
No change
Corporate Tax Rate
Corporate Tax Rate
10โ€“18%
Competitiveness maintained; Pillar Two active
No change
~30.62%
Global Minimum Tax applies to large MNCs
No change
Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax
10%
10% short-term; 0% long-term maintained
No change
20.315%
Expanded NISA (tax-free investment) ongoing
No change
Social Security & Payroll
Social Security / Payroll
~36.5%
Contribution reforms continuing
No change
~28.5%
Coverage expansion to part-time workers ongoing
No change
State, Regional & Local Taxes

๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Croatia โ€” County & Municipal Surtax

Croatia's 20 counties (ลพupanije) and 556 local government units levy prirez (surtax) on income tax of 0%โ€“18%. Zagreb applies the maximum 18% surtax. The surtax is calculated on the national income tax liability. Property transfer tax is 3% on real estate. Municipalities may levy local fees. Croatia adopted the euro in 2023, replacing the kuna. The abolition of the second income tax bracket (36%) in 2024 simplified the system considerably.

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan โ€” Prefectural & Municipal Inhabitant Tax

Japan's 47 prefectures levy inhabitant tax (ไฝๆฐ‘็จŽ) at a flat 10% on top of national income tax โ€” 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.

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.

Croatia vs Japan: Key Tax Differences (2026)

๐Ÿ’ฐ Income Tax: ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan has a higher top income tax rate (20โ€“30% vs 5โ€“45%). ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Croatia is more favourable for high earners.

๐Ÿ›’ VAT/Sales Tax: Croatia has a higher consumption tax (5โ€“25% vs 8โ€“10%).

๐Ÿข Corporate Tax: ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Croatia offers a lower corporate rate (18% vs 30.62%), which can influence business location decisions.

๐Ÿ“ˆ Capital Gains: ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Croatia taxes investment gains at a lower rate (10% vs 20.315%), benefiting investors.

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