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Sweden vs Taiwan
Tax Rate Comparison

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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Sweden
vs
๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ Taiwan
Tax Year:

๐Ÿ’ฐ Personal Income Tax Calculator

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Individual Income Tax (Top Marginal Rate)
Top Income Tax Rate
32โ€“52%
Threshold adjustments; municipal variation continues
No change
5โ€“40%
Stable system; cross-strait tax issues remain complex
No change
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
6โ€“25%
Standard 25% maintained
No change
5%
5% maintained; one of world's lowest VAT rates
No change
Corporate Tax Rate
Corporate Tax Rate
20.6%
Pillar Two compliance for MNCs
No change
20%
20% maintained; Pillar Two compliance
No change
Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax
30%
Capital income tax rate unchanged
No change
0%
No CGT on securities; land value tax on property
No change
Social Security & Payroll
Social Security / Payroll
31.42%
Employer social contributions unchanged
No change
~31%
NHI funding adequacy review; labor insurance adjustments
No change
State, Regional & Local Taxes

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.

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ Taiwan โ€” Municipal & County Tax Levies

Taiwan's 6 special municipalities (including Taipei, New Taipei, Kaohsiung), 3 cities, and 13 counties each levy local taxes including land value tax (1%โ€“5.5% of announced land value), house tax (1.5%โ€“3.6% on residential; 3%โ€“5% commercial), and vehicle license tax. Land Value Increment Tax (LVIT) on land price gains is a major revenue source. The National Taxation Bureau administers national income and business taxes.

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.

Sweden vs Taiwan: Key Tax Differences (2026)

๐Ÿ’ฐ Income Tax: ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Sweden has a higher top income tax rate (32โ€“52% vs 5โ€“40%). ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ Taiwan is more favourable for high earners.

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

๐Ÿข Corporate Tax: ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ Taiwan offers a lower corporate rate (20% vs 20.6%), which can influence business location decisions.

๐Ÿ“ˆ Capital Gains: ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ Taiwan taxes investment gains at a lower rate (0% vs 30%), benefiting investors.

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