Germany vs Kenya
Tax Rate Comparison
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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.
π°πͺ Kenya β County & Local Authority Taxes
Kenya's 47 counties levy business permits (single business permit), property rates, and various local service charges. County governments have own-source revenue from markets, parking, land rates, and entertainment taxes. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) administers national taxes. A housing levy of 1.5% of gross salary (employer+employee) was introduced in 2023. The digital service tax (DST) at 1.5% on digital marketplace revenues was replaced by a significant economic presence tax framework.
Germany vs Kenya: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π©πͺ Germany has a higher top income tax rate (14β45% vs 10β35%). π°πͺ Kenya is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Germany has a higher consumption tax (7β19% vs 16%).
π’ Corporate Tax: π©πͺ Germany offers a lower corporate rate (29% vs 30%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: π°πͺ Kenya taxes investment gains at a lower rate (15% vs 25%), benefiting investors.