Singapore or Tajikistan: which taxes less?

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

Level pegging: Singapore and Tajikistan weigh about the same on the taxpayer.

Tax Singapore Tajikistan Gap
Corporate income tax headline rate 17% 18% −1.0 points
Personal income tax top bracket 0% to 24% 12% +12.0 points
VAT standard rate 7% 14% −7.0 points

Detailed schedules

Corporate income tax

Singapore

n/a

Tajikistan

General case and natural resources Article 183 of the tax code 18%
Goods production Was 13% until December 31, 2025 18%
Banks and mobile operators 20%

Personal income tax

Singapore

n/a

Tajikistan

Main employment salary Residents, after personal allowance 12%
Other income Without article 191 deductions 15%
Non-resident salary Tajik-source income 20%
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