Mexico vs Croatia
Tax Rate Comparison
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π° Personal Income Tax Calculator
Enter your income to see your estimated annual tax liability in each country β side by side.
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.
ππ· Croatia β County & Municipal Surtax
Croatia's 20 counties (ΕΎupanije) and 556 local government units levy prirez (surtax) on income tax of 0%β18%. Zagreb applies the maximum 18% surtax. The surtax is calculated on the national income tax liability. Property transfer tax is 3% on real estate. Municipalities may levy local fees. Croatia adopted the euro in 2023, replacing the kuna. The abolition of the second income tax bracket (36%) in 2024 simplified the system considerably.
Mexico vs Croatia: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π²π½ Mexico has a higher top income tax rate (1.92β35% vs 20β30%). ππ· Croatia is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Croatia has a higher consumption tax (0β16% vs 5β25%).
π’ Corporate Tax: ππ· Croatia offers a lower corporate rate (18% vs 30%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: ππ· Croatia taxes investment gains at a lower rate (10% vs 35%), benefiting investors.