Mauritania vs Spain
Tax Rate Comparison
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π° Personal Income Tax Calculator
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π²π· Mauritania β Mauritania Tax System
Mauritania has progressive income tax up to 40%. TVA is 16%. The economy is transitioning with new offshore gas production (Grand Tortue Ahmeyim LNG, launched 2024) set to significantly boost government revenues. Iron ore and fisheries are established export sectors. The DGI administers taxation. A 2022 amnesty for offshore assets repatriation was offered.
πͺπΈ Spain β Autonomous Community & Municipal Taxes
Spain's 17 autonomous communities set their own half of income tax. Madrid applies significant reductions while Catalonia has higher regional rates. The Basque Country and Navarre have special tax regimes (concierto econΓ³mico). Municipal taxes include IBI (property tax) and IAE (business activity tax). Effective top rates (national + regional) range from ~43% (Madrid) to ~54% in some communities.
Mauritania vs Spain: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: πͺπΈ Spain has a higher top income tax rate (0β40% vs 19β47%). π²π· Mauritania is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Spain has a higher consumption tax (16% vs 4β21%).
π’ Corporate Tax: Corporate rates are similar in both countries (25% vs 25%).
π Capital Gains: π²π· Mauritania taxes investment gains at a lower rate (25% vs 28%), benefiting investors.