GlobalTaxBook

Compare tax rates: country vs country

These pages put two countries side by side on the taxes that matter for a move or an expansion: top personal income tax, corporate income tax, standard VAT/GST and capital gains treatment. Pick a popular matchup below, or build your own with the tax comparison calculator. Headline statutory rates only — not tax advice.

Source: PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries. Data as of June 2026.

United States vs United Kingdom

Income tax 37% vs 45%

Portugal vs Spain

Income tax 48% vs 47%

United Arab Emirates vs United Kingdom

Income tax 0% (no personal income tax) vs 45%

Singapore vs Hong Kong

Income tax 24% vs 16%

United States vs Canada

Income tax 37% vs 33%

Germany vs Switzerland

Income tax 45% vs 11.5%

Ireland vs United Kingdom

Income tax 40% vs 45%

Portugal vs United States

Income tax 48% vs 37%

United Arab Emirates vs United States

Income tax 0% (no personal income tax) vs 37%

Spain vs United Kingdom

Income tax 47% vs 45%

Australia vs New Zealand

Income tax 45% vs 39%

France vs Germany

Income tax 45% vs 45%

Estonia vs Portugal

Income tax 22% vs 48%

Cyprus vs Malta

Income tax 35% vs 35%

Monaco vs Switzerland

Income tax 0% (no personal income tax) vs 11.5%

Italy vs Spain

Income tax 43% vs 47%

Netherlands vs Germany

Income tax 49.5% vs 45%

Singapore vs United Arab Emirates

Income tax 24% vs 0% (no personal income tax)

Canada vs Australia

Income tax 33% vs 45%

Japan vs South Korea

Income tax 45% vs 45%

Need a pair we haven't listed? The calculator compares any two of our countries. See the methodology for how the rough estimate is built. Figures are statutory headline rates; verify with each country's official tax authority.

Last updated: 2026-06-20