Fiji vs Germany
Tax Rate Comparison
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π° Personal Income Tax Calculator
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π«π― Fiji β Municipal & Town Council Taxes
Fiji's municipalities (including Suva City Council) levy rates on property, trade licences, and local service fees. Fiji's economy relies on tourism (60%+ of GDP), sugar exports, and remittances. COVID-19 devastated Fiji's economy in 2020β21. A new government elected in 2022 has implemented fiscal reforms including raising VAT. Fiji has one of the Pacific's most developed tax systems and is positioning itself as a climate-vulnerable small island developing state seeking climate finance.
π©πͺ 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 ~7β17% effective. Church tax (Kirchensteuer) of 8β9% of income tax applies to registered members. The solidarity surcharge (Soli) now only applies to the top ~10% of earners.
Fiji vs Germany: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π©πͺ Germany has a higher top income tax rate (0β20% vs 14β45%). π«π― Fiji is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Germany has a higher consumption tax (15% vs 7β19%).
π’ Corporate Tax: π«π― Fiji offers a lower corporate rate (20% vs 29%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: π«π― Fiji taxes investment gains at a lower rate (10% vs 25%), benefiting investors.