Portugal vs Czech Republic
Tax Rate Comparison
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π° Personal Income Tax Calculator
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π΅πΉ Portugal β Municipal & Regional Taxes
Portugal's 18 districts and 308 municipalities levy a municipal IRS surcharge (Derrama Municipal) of up to 1.5% of taxable income on residents. Municipalities also apply the Derrama Municipal on corporate profits (up to 1.5%). Madeira and Azores autonomous regions have their own lower tax regimes: Madeira has a 14.7% corporate rate in the MIBC (international business centre). Real estate transfer taxes (IMT) are municipal. The NHR (Non-Habitual Resident) regime attracted many foreigners until 2024 when it was replaced by IFICI.
π¨πΏ Czech Republic β Municipal Property & Road Taxes
The Czech Republic's 14 regions (kraje) and 6,254 municipalities do not levy independent income taxes β this is nationally set. Municipalities may apply a local coefficient (1β5x) to property tax (daΕ z nemovitΓ½ch vΔcΓ), significantly multiplying the base tax in cities like Prague. Prague applies a coefficient of 4x. Road tax (silniΔnΓ daΕ) applies to business vehicles. The flat tax regime (pauΕ‘Γ‘lnΓ daΕ) simplifies obligations for small self-employed.
Portugal vs Czech Republic: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π΅πΉ Portugal has a higher top income tax rate (13.25β48% vs 15β23%). π¨πΏ Czech Republic is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Portugal has a higher consumption tax (6β23% vs 12β21%).
π’ Corporate Tax: π΅πΉ Portugal offers a lower corporate rate (19% vs 21%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: π¨πΏ Czech Republic taxes investment gains at a lower rate (23% vs 28%), benefiting investors.