Haiti vs Japan
Tax Rate Comparison
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ππΉ Haiti β Haiti Tax Overview
Haiti's tax system is administered by the Direction GΓ©nΓ©rale des ImpΓ΄ts (DGI). Persistent political instability, gang control of large territories, and institutional collapse since 2021 have severely undermined tax collection. Most economic activity is informal. A CARICOM member, Haiti has the lowest per-capita tax revenue in the Western Hemisphere.
π―π΅ Japan β Prefectural & Municipal Inhabitant Tax
Japan's 47 prefectures levy inhabitant tax (δ½ζ°η¨) 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.
Haiti vs Japan: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π―π΅ Japan has a higher top income tax rate (0β30% vs 5β45%). ππΉ Haiti is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Both countries have comparable consumption tax rates (10% vs 8β10%).
π’ Corporate Tax: ππΉ Haiti offers a lower corporate rate (30% vs 30.62%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: π―π΅ Japan taxes investment gains at a lower rate (20.315% vs 30%), benefiting investors.