LA · Asia ↔ ST · Africa
Laos vs São Tomé and Príncipe: tax rates compared
São Tomé and Príncipe has a corporate tax rate of 25%, 5pp above Laos's 20%. The 201-country average is 22.6%: Laos sits below it, São Tomé and Príncipe sits above it.
Verified data covers one of the six tracked tax types for both countries; every rate below is cited to its source and dated.
Corporate Tax
| Country | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Laos | 20% | Source: Tax Foundation — Worldwide Corporate Tax Rates · as of 2025-01-01 |
| São Tomé and Príncipe | 25% | Source: Tax Foundation — Worldwide Corporate Tax Rates · as of 2025-01-01 |
| Difference | −5 pp | São Tomé and Príncipe higher |
Not covered for both countries yet: Income Tax, VAT, Capital Gains Tax, Crypto Tax, Wealth Tax.