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Japan vs South Africa: tax rates compared
Japan's corporate tax rate is 2.7pp higher than South Africa's (29.7% vs 27%). 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.
Corporate Tax
| Country | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | 29.7% | Source: Tax Foundation — Worldwide Corporate Tax Rates · as of 2025-01-01 |
| South Africa | 27% | Source: Tax Foundation — Worldwide Corporate Tax Rates · as of 2025-01-01 |
| Difference | +2.7 pp | Japan higherlargest gap on this page |
Wealth Tax
| Country | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | 0% | Source: PWC Worldwide Tax Summaries — Japan (Individual, Other taxes) · as of 2026-01-13 |
| South Africa | 0% | Source: PWC Worldwide Tax Summaries — South Africa (Individual, Other taxes) · as of 2026-05-29 |
| Difference | 0 pp | displayed rates match |
Japan's wealth tax rate is identical to South Africa'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.