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Last Updated: Jul 03, 2008

Effective income tax rates are low in Vanuatu at 12.5%

INDIVIDUAL TAXATION

Rental Income Tax

Gross rental income from leasing property is taxed in Vanuatu. The applicable rates are as follows:

6 MONTHS INCOME TAX RATES

TAXABLE INCOME, US$ MARGINAL TAX RATE
Up to US$2,000 nil
Over US$2,000 12.5% on band over US$2,000

Effective Tax Rate on Rental Income

Monthly Income US$1,500 US$6,000 US$12,000
Tax Rate 9.4% 9.4% 9.4%
Click here to see a worked example
Source: KPMG Vanuatu, BDO Vanuatu, & Loic Bernier Disclaimer

Capital Gains Tax

There is no capital gains tax imposed in Vanuatu.

PROPERTY TAX

Property taxes are levied on the property’s rental value.

 

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