Brazil vs Senegal
Tax Rate Comparison
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π§π· Brazil β State & Municipal Taxes
Brazil has one of the world's most complex tax systems. States levy ICMS at 7%β18% varying by state. Municipalities levy ISS (services tax) at 2%β5% and IPTU (urban property tax). A sweeping tax reform (EC 132/2023) is gradually replacing ICMS/ISS with unified IBS and CBS taxes through 2033. States impose ITCMD (inheritance/gift tax) up to 8%.
πΈπ³ Senegal β Regional & Communal Taxes
Senegal's 14 regions and 557 communes levy the Contribution FonciΓ¨re des PropriΓ©tΓ©s BΓ’ties (CFPB β built property tax), contribution of licences (business tax), and local service fees. The Direction GΓ©nΓ©rale des ImpΓ΄ts et Domaines (DGID) administers national taxes. Dakar is the dominant economic hub. Senegal recently became an oil and gas producer (Sangomar field 2024), which is transforming its fiscal landscape. The WAEMU (West African Economic and Monetary Union) coordinates some tax policy across 8 member states.
Brazil vs Senegal: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: πΈπ³ Senegal has a higher top income tax rate (0β27.5% vs 0β40%). π§π· Brazil is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Brazil has a higher consumption tax (~27.5% combined vs 18%).
π’ Corporate Tax: πΈπ³ Senegal offers a lower corporate rate (30% vs 34%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: π§π· Brazil taxes investment gains at a lower rate (22.5% vs 25%), benefiting investors.