Mexico vs Cambodia
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°π Cambodia β Provincial & Communal Taxes
Cambodia's 25 provinces/municipalities and 1,652 communes/sangkats have limited independent taxing powers. Local administrations collect business patentes (licences) and some property taxes in urban areas. The General Department of Taxation (GDT) administers all national taxes centrally. Cambodia has been rapidly expanding its tax base β moving toward e-filing, expanding VAT registration, and improving compliance. A real property transfer tax of 4% applies. The garment and tourism sectors are dominant employers.
Mexico vs Cambodia: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π²π½ Mexico has a higher top income tax rate (1.92β35% vs 0β20%). π°π Cambodia is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Mexico has a higher consumption tax (0β16% vs 10%).
π’ Corporate Tax: π°π Cambodia offers a lower corporate rate (20% vs 30%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: π°π Cambodia taxes investment gains at a lower rate (20% vs 35%), benefiting investors.