Mexico vs Canada
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¨π¦ Canada β Provincial Income & Sales Taxes
Canada's 10 provinces each levy their own income tax (4%β25.75% top). Combined federal+provincial top rates exceed 50% in Quebec, Nova Scotia, and Ontario. Quebec has its own QPP and QST (9.975%). Alberta has no provincial sales tax. HST replaces GST+PST in Atlantic provinces and Ontario. Property taxes are municipal.
Mexico vs Canada: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π²π½ Mexico has a higher top income tax rate (1.92β35% vs 15β33%). π¨π¦ Canada is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Mexico has a higher consumption tax (0β16% vs 5β15%).
π’ Corporate Tax: π¨π¦ Canada offers a lower corporate rate (15% vs 30%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: π¨π¦ Canada taxes investment gains at a lower rate (33.3% vs 35%), benefiting investors.