Map of the world showing national-level sales tax / VAT rates as of October 2019. Additional local taxes may apply.[citation needed] A comparison of tax rates by countries is difficult and somewhat subjective, as tax laws in most countries are extremely complex and the tax burden falls differently on different groups in each country and sub-national unit. The list focuses on the main types of taxe
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