Mexico vs Austria
Tax Rate Comparison
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π° Personal Income Tax Calculator
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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¦πΉ Austria β Municipal & Church Taxes
Austria's 9 BundeslΓ€nder (states) do not set separate income tax rates β this is federal. However, municipalities levy Kommunalsteuer (municipal payroll tax) at 3% on wages paid by employers, and a Dienstgeberabgabe (employer levy). Church tax (Kirchenbeitrag) is compulsory for registered Catholics at ~1% of income. Vienna and other large cities have additional levies. Property tax (Grundsteuer) rates are set by municipalities within federal parameters.
Mexico vs Austria: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π¦πΉ Austria has a higher top income tax rate (1.92β35% vs 0β55%). π²π½ Mexico is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Austria has a higher consumption tax (0β16% vs 10β20%).
π’ Corporate Tax: π¦πΉ Austria offers a lower corporate rate (21% vs 30%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: π¦πΉ Austria taxes investment gains at a lower rate (27.5% vs 35%), benefiting investors.