Corporate Tax
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A tax levied on the net profits of corporations, separate from the personal income tax paid by shareholders on distributed dividends.
## Corporate Tax
Corporate tax (corporation tax in the UK) is levied on business profits. It affects employees indirectly through its impact on company resources for compensation, hiring, and benefits.
### Global Rates
| Country | Rate |
|---------|------|
| US | 21% |
| UK | 25% (profits > £250K) |
| Germany | ~30% (incl. trade tax) |
| Ireland | 15% (OECD minimum) |
| Singapore | 17% |
| UAE | 9% (above AED 375K) |
### OECD Global Minimum Tax
The Pillar Two framework establishes a 15% global minimum tax for multinationals with revenue over €750 million, reducing the incentive for profit shifting.
### Impact on Compensation
Higher corporate taxes can reduce funds available for wages and hiring. Conversely, lower rates may enable higher pay. Tax incentives like R&D credits and stock-based compensation deductions reduce the effective corporate rate and can fund equity awards.