Bangladesh or Saint Lucia: which taxes less?

Both tax systems side by side, headline rates and the gap between them.

Level pegging: Bangladesh and Saint Lucia weigh about the same on the taxpayer.

Tax Bangladesh Saint Lucia Gap
Corporate income tax headline rate 27.5% 30% −2.5 points
Personal income tax top bracket 0% to 30% 10% to 30% Same rate
VAT standard rate 15% 12.5% +2.5 points

Detailed schedules

Corporate income tax

Bangladesh

Unlisted company reduced to 25% if all transactions go through a bank 27.5%
Listed company stock market listing of at least 10% of capital 22.5%
Listed banks and insurance 37.5%
Unlisted banks and insurance 40%
Tobacco and mobile operators 45%
Private universities and schools 5%

Saint Lucia

n/a