France or São Tomé and Príncipe: which taxes less?

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

Lighter: São Tomé and Príncipe, ahead by 2 FiScore points.

Tax France São Tomé and Príncipe Gap
Corporate income tax headline rate 25% 25% Same rate
Personal income tax top bracket 0% to 45% 10% to 20% +25.0 points
VAT standard rate 20% 15% +5.0 points

Detailed schedules

Corporate income tax

France

General regime 25%
SMEs: first 42,500 euros profit Revenue < 10 M€, capital 75% held by individuals 15%

São Tomé and Príncipe

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