Germany vs Sweden
Tax Rate Comparison
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π° Personal Income Tax Calculator
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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.
πΈπͺ Sweden β Municipal Income Tax
Sweden's 290 municipalities and 21 regions each set their own income tax, ranging from ~29% to 35% (avg ~32%). The state income tax of 20% only applies above ~SEK 598,500. Church of Sweden members pay ~1% church fee. No local corporate tax variation.
Germany vs Sweden: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: πΈπͺ Sweden has a higher top income tax rate (14β45% vs 32β52%). π©πͺ Germany is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Sweden has a higher consumption tax (7β19% vs 6β25%).
π’ Corporate Tax: πΈπͺ Sweden offers a lower corporate rate (20.6% vs 29%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: π©πͺ Germany taxes investment gains at a lower rate (25% vs 30%), benefiting investors.