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Oman vs China
Tax Rate Comparison

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๐Ÿ‡ด๐Ÿ‡ฒ Oman
vs
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China
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Individual Income Tax (Top Marginal Rate)
Top Income Tax Rate
0%
No personal income tax
No change
3โ€“45%
Continued deduction reforms; threshold adjustments likely
No change
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
5%
5% maintained; Vision 2040 diversification
No change
6โ€“13%
13%/9%/6% structure maintained
No change
Corporate Tax Rate
Corporate Tax Rate
15%
15% maintained
No change
25%
Pillar Two implementation progressing
No change
Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax
0%
No CGT
No change
20%
National property tax reform bill still pending
No change
Social Security & Payroll
Social Security / Payroll
~21.5%
PASI reform to improve adequacy
No change
~36%
Gradual unification of social insurance base ongoing
No change
State, Regional & Local Taxes

๐Ÿ‡ด๐Ÿ‡ฒ Oman โ€” Governorate Fees & Levies

Oman's 11 governorates do not levy independent income or corporate taxes. The Tax Authority (OTA) administers national taxes centrally. Municipalities collect commercial registration fees and municipal development levies. Social protection (PASI) for Omani nationals is nationally administered. Oman introduced corporate income tax on foreign companies in the 1970s and has been expanding its tax base since the 2017 fiscal consolidation to reduce oil dependence. VAT was introduced in 2021.

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China โ€” Provincial, Municipal & Surcharge Taxes

China's 34 provincial-level regions vary in social insurance rates (employer contributions: ~16โ€“23% depending on province). Cities impose Urban Maintenance & Construction Tax (1โ€“7% of VAT paid). Education surcharges add 3โ€“5%. Local governments levy land use taxes by city tier. Free Trade Zones often have preferential 15% corporate rates.

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.

Oman vs China: Key Tax Differences (2026)

๐Ÿ’ฐ Income Tax: ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China has a higher top income tax rate (0% vs 3โ€“45%). ๐Ÿ‡ด๐Ÿ‡ฒ Oman is more favourable for high earners.

๐Ÿ›’ VAT/Sales Tax: China has a higher consumption tax (5% vs 6โ€“13%).

๐Ÿข Corporate Tax: ๐Ÿ‡ด๐Ÿ‡ฒ Oman offers a lower corporate rate (15% vs 25%), which can influence business location decisions.

๐Ÿ“ˆ Capital Gains: ๐Ÿ‡ด๐Ÿ‡ฒ Oman taxes investment gains at a lower rate (0% vs 20%), benefiting investors.

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