South Africa or Tuvalu: which taxes less?

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

Level pegging: South Africa and Tuvalu weigh about the same on the taxpayer.

Tax South Africa Tuvalu Gap
Corporate income tax headline rate 27% 30% to 40% −13.0 points
Personal income tax top bracket 0% to 45% 30% to 40% +5.0 points
VAT standard rate 15% 5% +10.0 points
See the South Africa page See the Tuvalu page