Mexico vs Australia
Tax Rate Comparison
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π²π½ Mexico β State & Municipal Taxes
Mexico's 31 states and Mexico City each have their own regimes. States charge local payroll tax (Impuesto Sobre NΓ³mina) at 1%β4% (employer-paid). Municipal property tax (predial) rates vary significantly. Some states have lodging and entertainment levies. The Maquila sector benefits from special IMMEX programs. Nearshoring boom is driving new investment.
π¦πΊ Australia β State & Territory Taxes
Australia's 6 states and 2 territories levy payroll tax (4.75%β6.85%), stamp duty on property, and land tax on investment properties. There is no state income tax β income tax is federal only. The Stage 3 tax cuts (effective July 2024) restructured brackets significantly. The ACT is progressively replacing stamp duty with broad-based land value tax. Councils levy rates on property owners.
Mexico vs Australia: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π¦πΊ Australia has a higher top income tax rate (1.92β35% vs 0β45%). π²π½ Mexico is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Mexico has a higher consumption tax (0β16% vs 10%).
π’ Corporate Tax: Corporate rates are similar in both countries (30% vs 25β30%).
π Capital Gains: π¦πΊ Australia taxes investment gains at a lower rate (22.5% vs 35%), benefiting investors.