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Iran vs South Korea: tax rates compared
South Korea's corporate tax rate is 1.4pp higher than Iran's (26.4% vs 25%). The 201-country average is 22.6%: both sit above it.
Verified data covers two of the six tracked tax types for both countries; every rate below is cited to its source and dated.
At a glance
| Tax | IR | KR | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Tax | 25% | 26.4% | KR +1.4 pplargest gap |
| Wealth Tax | 0% | 0% | match |
Corporate Tax
| Country | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | 25% | Source: Tax Foundation — Worldwide Corporate Tax Rates · as of 2025-01-01 |
| South Korea | 26.4% | Source: Tax Foundation — Worldwide Corporate Tax Rates · as of 2025-01-01 |
| Difference | −1.4 pp | South Korea higher |
Wealth Tax
| Country | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | 0% | Source: Iranian National Tax Administration (itec.gov.ir) — official .gov.ir domain · as of 2026-07-18 |
| South Korea | 0% | Source: PWC Worldwide Tax Summaries — Korea, Republic of (Individual, Other taxes) · as of 2026-07-02 |
| Difference | 0 pp | displayed rates match |
Iran's wealth tax rate is identical to South Korea's — both sit at 0%. The 193-country average is 0.1%: both sit below it.
Not covered for both countries yet: Income Tax, VAT, Capital Gains Tax, Crypto Tax.