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Australia vs United Kingdom

Side-by-side tax comparison for 2026

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Australia

Oceania

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United Kingdom

Europe

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Scores

Personal Tax Score45
Business Tax Score65

Scores

Personal Tax Score42
Business Tax Score68
CategoryAustraliaUnited Kingdom
Top Personal Tax Rate45%45%
Corporate Tax Rate30%25%
Capital Gains Tax0-45%%10-24%%
Foreign IncomeWorldwideWorldwide
Residency Days183183
Wealth Tax
Inheritance Tax
VAT/GST10%20%
Withholding (Dividends)30%0%

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