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Japan vs Trinidad and Tobago
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๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
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๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡น Trinidad and Tobago
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Individual Income Tax (Top Marginal Rate)
Top Income Tax Rate
5โ€“45%
Basic deduction increase for low earners
No change
25โ€“30%
30% top; energy transition planning
No change
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
8โ€“10%
No rate change; digital services tax under review
No change
12.5%
12.5% maintained
No change
Corporate Tax Rate
Corporate Tax Rate
~30.62%
Global Minimum Tax applies to large MNCs
No change
25โ€“35%
CIT stable; LNG sector key
No change
Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax
20.315%
Expanded NISA (tax-free investment) ongoing
No change
0%
No CGT
No change
Social Security & Payroll
Social Security / Payroll
~28.5%
Coverage expansion to part-time workers ongoing
No change
~13.2%
NIS reform ongoing
No change
State, Regional & Local Taxes

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.

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡น Trinidad and Tobago โ€” Municipal & Regional Corporations

Trinidad and Tobago's 14 regional/municipal corporations (including Port of Spain City Corporation) levy property taxes and business licence fees. T&T is a significant energy producer in the Caribbean โ€” natural gas and oil revenues are major fiscal pillars. The country uses a Business Levy (0.6% of gross sales as minimum tax) and a Green Fund Levy (0.3%). T&T has the highest per-capita income in the Caribbean and a well-developed financial services sector.

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.

Japan vs Trinidad and Tobago: Key Tax Differences (2026)

๐Ÿ’ฐ Income Tax: ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan has a higher top income tax rate (5โ€“45% vs 25โ€“30%). ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡น Trinidad and Tobago is more favourable for high earners.

๐Ÿ›’ VAT/Sales Tax: Trinidad and Tobago has a higher consumption tax (8โ€“10% vs 12.5%).

๐Ÿข Corporate Tax: ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan offers a lower corporate rate (30.62% vs 35%), which can influence business location decisions.

๐Ÿ“ˆ Capital Gains: ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡น Trinidad and Tobago taxes investment gains at a lower rate (0% vs 20.315%), benefiting investors.

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