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set_base_tax Console Command

Documentation and examples for the set_base_tax command in Europa Universalis IV.

set_base_tax

Province

Sets a province's base tax

ParameterDescription
Province IDNumberrequired
ValueNumberrequired

Command builder

Fill in the parameters to build a ready-to-paste set_base_tax command. Fields with a dropdown let you pick a valid ID.

Province ID
Value

Overview

Sets a province's base tax development to a chosen value. Base tax drives local tax income and contributes to the province's overall development total.

Frequently asked questions

How do you use the set_base_tax command in EU4?

Open the console with the grave (`) key while in-game, type set_base_tax followed by its parameters, then press Enter. The console can't be opened in Ironman games.

What does the set_base_tax command do?

Sets a province's base tax.

What are the parameters for the set_base_tax command?

The syntax is set_base_tax [province id] [value]. It takes 2 arguments: province id, value.

Does the set_base_tax command require any DLC?

No. set_base_tax is part of the base game and works without any DLC.

Can you use set_base_tax in Ironman mode?

No. The console is disabled in Ironman games, so set_base_tax can't be entered. Because achievements are only earned in Ironman, console commands like set_base_tax can't be used to unlock them.