Yemen vs Afghanistan
Tax Rate Comparison
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πΎπͺ Yemen β Yemen Tax System
Yemen's tax system has fragmented amid civil war (since 2015) between the Houthi movement (controlling Sanaa and the north) and the internationally recognised government (IRG, based in Aden). Each side collects taxes in their territory. Income tax nominally up to 15%. The conflict has caused one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. Oil and gas revenues (historically 70% of state income) have mostly stopped due to pipeline attacks and production collapse.
π¦π« Afghanistan β Afghanistan Tax System
Afghanistan's formal tax system has largely collapsed since the Taliban takeover in August 2021. The Taliban government (Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan) has implemented its own revenue collection based on Islamic principles β zakat (2.5% wealth tax on assets held for a year), ushr (10% agricultural tithe), and customs duties. International sanctions have frozen most government assets. USAID and World Bank tax programs ended. The formal income tax system from the previous government nominally exists but is not enforced.
Yemen vs Afghanistan: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π¦π« Afghanistan has a higher top income tax rate (0β15% vs 0β20%). πΎπͺ Yemen is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Afghanistan has a higher consumption tax (5% vs 10%).
π’ Corporate Tax: Corporate rates are similar in both countries (20% vs 20%).
π Capital Gains: π¦π« Afghanistan taxes investment gains at a lower rate (0% vs 15%), benefiting investors.