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Ecuador vs Japan
Tax Rate Comparison

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πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ Ecuador
vs
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
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πŸ’° Personal Income Tax Calculator

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Individual Income Tax (Top Marginal Rate)
Top Income Tax Rate
0–37%
37% top; fiscal consolidation continuing
No change
5–45%
Basic deduction increase for low earners
No change
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
15%
15% VAT maintained for fiscal reasons
No change
8–10%
No rate change; digital services tax under review
No change
Corporate Tax Rate
Corporate Tax Rate
25%
25%; oil sector dominant; Pillar Two considerations
No change
~30.62%
Global Minimum Tax applies to large MNCs
No change
Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax
10%
10% on gains
No change
20.315%
Expanded NISA (tax-free investment) ongoing
No change
Social Security & Payroll
Social Security / Payroll
~32.09%
IESS; actuarial deficit concerns
No change
~28.5%
Coverage expansion to part-time workers ongoing
No change
State, Regional & Local Taxes

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ Ecuador β€” Municipal & Provincial Taxes

Ecuador's 24 provinces and 221 cantons (municipalities) levy the impuesto predial (property tax at 0.025%–0.5%), impuesto de patente (business licence), and municipal assets tax. Guayaquil and Quito have the highest municipal commercial charges. The Internal Revenue Service (SRI) administers national taxes. Ecuador uses the US dollar as official currency since 2000, providing monetary stability. Tax reform has been ongoing under successive administrations facing fiscal pressures from oil price volatility.

πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan β€” Prefectural & Municipal Inhabitant Tax

Japan's 47 prefectures levy inhabitant tax (δ½ζ°‘η¨Ž) 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.

⚠️ 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.

Ecuador vs Japan: Key Tax Differences (2026)

πŸ’° Income Tax: πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan has a higher top income tax rate (0–37% vs 5–45%). πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ Ecuador is more favourable for high earners.

πŸ›’ VAT/Sales Tax: Ecuador has a higher consumption tax (15% vs 8–10%).

🏒 Corporate Tax: πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ Ecuador offers a lower corporate rate (25% vs 30.62%), which can influence business location decisions.

πŸ“ˆ Capital Gains: πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ Ecuador taxes investment gains at a lower rate (10% vs 20.315%), benefiting investors.

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