Brazil vs Uruguay
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%.
πΊπΎ Uruguay β Departmental & Municipal Taxes
Uruguay's 19 departments (like Montevideo, Maldonado) each have their own departmental government (Intendencia) that levies property taxes (ContribuciΓ³n Inmobiliaria) at rates set per department, vehicle patents (Patente de Rodados), and commercial licence fees. Montevideo has higher rates than interior departments. National income tax (IRPF) and corporate tax are nationally administered by the DGI (DirecciΓ³n General Impositiva). Uruguay's territorial income tax system (prior to 2007 reform) was replaced with a worldwide system.
Brazil vs Uruguay: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: πΊπΎ Uruguay has a higher top income tax rate (0β27.5% vs 0β36%). π§π· Brazil is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Brazil has a higher consumption tax (~27.5% combined vs 10β22%).
π’ Corporate Tax: πΊπΎ Uruguay offers a lower corporate rate (25% vs 34%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: πΊπΎ Uruguay taxes investment gains at a lower rate (12% vs 22.5%), benefiting investors.