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Kenya vs Germany
Tax Rate Comparison

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πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ Kenya
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πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany
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πŸ’° Personal Income Tax Calculator

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Individual Income Tax (Top Marginal Rate)
Top Income Tax Rate
10–35%
Ruto administration fiscal consolidation; rates stable
No change
14–45%
Basic allowance ~€12,336; bracket creep relief
No change
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
16%
16% maintained; exemption list under review
No change
7–19%
Standard 19% unchanged
No change
Corporate Tax Rate
Corporate Tax Rate
30%
30% stable; East Africa harmonization discussions
No change
~29%
Coalition discussions on lowering to 25% ongoing
β–Ό -0.5pp vs 2025
Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax
15%
15% property CGT unchanged
No change
25%
Investment income reform proposals under review
No change
Social Security & Payroll
Social Security / Payroll
~14%
Universal health coverage (SHA) replacing NHIF from 2024
No change
~41.5%
Health insurance rising; pension base up
β–² +0.5pp vs 2025
State, Regional & Local Taxes

πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ 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.

πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ 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 ~7–17% effective. Church tax (Kirchensteuer) of 8–9% of income tax applies to registered members. The solidarity surcharge (Soli) now only applies to the top ~10% of earners.

⚠️ Disclaimer: Rates shown are standard top/headline rates for informational purposes. Actual tax liability depends on income level, residency, deductions, and tax treaties. 2025–2026 data reflects announced or enacted rates and may be subject to change. Not financial or legal advice.

Kenya vs Germany: Key Tax Differences (2026)

πŸ’° Income Tax: πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany has a higher top income tax rate (10–35% vs 14–45%). πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ Kenya is more favourable for high earners.

πŸ›’ VAT/Sales Tax: Germany has a higher consumption tax (16% vs 7–19%).

🏒 Corporate Tax: πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany offers a lower corporate rate (29% vs 30%), which can influence business location decisions.

πŸ“ˆ Capital Gains: πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ Kenya taxes investment gains at a lower rate (15% vs 25%), benefiting investors.

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