São Tomé and Príncipe or Saudi Arabia: which taxes less?

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

Lighter: Saudi Arabia, ahead by 1.7 FiScore point.

Tax São Tomé and Príncipe Saudi Arabia Gap
Corporate income tax headline rate 25% 20% +5.0 points
Personal income tax top bracket 10% to 20% 0% +20.0 points
VAT standard rate 15% 15% Same rate

Detailed schedules

Corporate income tax

São Tomé and Príncipe

n/a

Saudi Arabia

Share of profit for foreign partners 20%
Share for Saudi or Gulf partners zakat, based on equity 2.5%
Oil and gas up to 85% depending on concession n/a