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Gambia vs Japan
Tax Rate Comparison

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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฒ Gambia
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๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
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Individual Income Tax (Top Marginal Rate)
Top Income Tax Rate
0โ€“35%
No change
5โ€“45%
Basic deduction increase for low earners
No change
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
15%
No change
8โ€“10%
No rate change; digital services tax under review
No change
Corporate Tax Rate
Corporate Tax Rate
27%
No change
~30.62%
Global Minimum Tax applies to large MNCs
No change
Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax
Taxed as income
No change
20.315%
Expanded NISA (tax-free investment) ongoing
No change
Social Security & Payroll
Social Security / Payroll
5% + 10%
No change
~28.5%
Coverage expansion to part-time workers ongoing
No change
State, Regional & Local Taxes

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฒ Gambia โ€” Gambia Tax System

The Gambia has progressive income tax up to 35%. Standard GST is 15%. Following the end of Yahya Jammeh's 22-year dictatorship in 2017, President Adama Barrow has been rebuilding democratic institutions. The economy is heavily tourism-dependent and relies on groundnut exports and remittances. GRA (Gambia Revenue Authority) administers tax collection.

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.

Gambia vs Japan: Key Tax Differences (2026)

๐Ÿ’ฐ Income Tax: ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan has a higher top income tax rate (0โ€“35% vs 5โ€“45%). ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฒ Gambia is more favourable for high earners.

๐Ÿ›’ VAT/Sales Tax: Gambia has a higher consumption tax (15% vs 8โ€“10%).

๐Ÿข Corporate Tax: ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฒ Gambia offers a lower corporate rate (27% vs 30.62%), which can influence business location decisions.

๐Ÿ“ˆ Capital Gains: ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan taxes investment gains at a lower rate (20.315% vs 27%), benefiting investors.

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