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Luxembourg vs France
Tax Rate Comparison

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๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡บ Luxembourg
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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France
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๐Ÿ’ฐ Personal Income Tax Calculator

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Individual Income Tax (Top Marginal Rate)
Top Income Tax Rate
0โ€“42%
Tax reform package continuing; thresholds indexed
No change
0โ€“45%
Surcharges normalized; inflation adjustment
No change
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
3โ€“17%
Standard 17% maintained
No change
5.5โ€“20%
Standard 20% maintained
No change
Corporate Tax Rate
Corporate Tax Rate
~24.94%
Global minimum tax fully embedded in domestic law
No change
25%
Large company surcharge expired; flat 25%
No change
Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax
0โ€“42%
No major reform
No change
30%
PFU at 30% maintained
No change
Social Security & Payroll
Social Security / Payroll
~27%
Pension reform discussions; contribution structure stable
No change
~45%
Contribution rates stable; healthcare costs rising
No change
State, Regional & Local Taxes

๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡บ Luxembourg โ€” Municipal Business & Property Taxes

Luxembourg's 102 communes levy the Gewerbesteuer (business tax) on companies at rates set by each commune (base rate 3% + municipal multiplier 175%โ€“400% = effective 6โ€“10.5%), and communal income tax additionals on individuals. Luxembourg City has higher rates than rural communes. The combined corporate tax (national + municipal) ranges from ~24.9% to ~26.01%. Luxembourg is a major holding company and fund domicile jurisdiction with extensive tax treaty networks.

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France โ€” Local & Regional Contributions

France's 18 regions and 96 metropolitan departments do not set income tax but levy business taxes (CFE; CVAE abolished 2024). Taxe fonciรจre (property tax) is set by communes and has risen sharply. Taxe d'habitation was abolished for primary residences. Employers pay apprenticeship tax (0.68%) and professional training levies.

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.

Luxembourg vs France: Key Tax Differences (2026)

๐Ÿ’ฐ Income Tax: ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France has a higher top income tax rate (0โ€“42% vs 0โ€“45%). ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡บ Luxembourg is more favourable for high earners.

๐Ÿ›’ VAT/Sales Tax: France has a higher consumption tax (3โ€“17% vs 5.5โ€“20%).

๐Ÿข Corporate Tax: Corporate rates are similar in both countries (~24.94% vs 25%).

๐Ÿ“ˆ Capital Gains: ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France taxes investment gains at a lower rate (30% vs 42%), benefiting investors.

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