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Slovakia vs Sweden
Tax Rate Comparison

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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Slovakia
vs
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Sweden
Tax Year:

๐Ÿ’ฐ Personal Income Tax Calculator

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Individual Income Tax (Top Marginal Rate)
Top Income Tax Rate
19โ€“25%
Rates stable; fiscal consolidation ongoing
No change
32โ€“52%
Threshold adjustments; municipal variation continues
No change
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
5โ€“20%
New 5% super-reduced rate phasing in
No change
6โ€“25%
Standard 25% maintained
No change
Corporate Tax Rate
Corporate Tax Rate
15โ€“21%
21% large; 15% small; Pillar Two compliance
No change
20.6%
Pillar Two compliance for MNCs
No change
Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax
19โ€“25%
As income; no separate CGT
No change
30%
Capital income tax rate unchanged
No change
Social Security & Payroll
Social Security / Payroll
~48.6%
Highest in EU; reform pressure
No change
31.42%
Employer social contributions unchanged
No change
State, Regional & Local Taxes

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Slovakia โ€” Municipal Property & Business Taxes

Slovakia's 79 districts and 2,927 municipalities have limited taxing powers. Municipalities set property tax (daลˆ z nehnuteฤพnostรญ) within nationally defined limits and may apply local coefficients. Commercial property tax in Bratislava is higher than rural areas. Vehicle tax is set regionally. A local fee for municipal waste applies. Slovakia uses a progressive income tax system since abandoning its flat 19% rate in 2013. The 15% CIT rate for SMEs is one of the EU's most competitive.

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Sweden โ€” Municipal Income Tax

Sweden's 290 municipalities and 21 regions each set their own income tax, ranging from ~29% to 35% (avg ~32%). The state income tax of 20% only applies above ~SEK 598,500. Church of Sweden members pay ~1% church fee. No local corporate tax variation.

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.

Slovakia vs Sweden: Key Tax Differences (2026)

๐Ÿ’ฐ Income Tax: ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Sweden has a higher top income tax rate (19โ€“25% vs 32โ€“52%). ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Slovakia is more favourable for high earners.

๐Ÿ›’ VAT/Sales Tax: Sweden has a higher consumption tax (5โ€“20% vs 6โ€“25%).

๐Ÿข Corporate Tax: Corporate rates are similar in both countries (15โ€“21% vs 20.6%).

๐Ÿ“ˆ Capital Gains: ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Slovakia taxes investment gains at a lower rate (25% vs 30%), benefiting investors.

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