Mexico vs Denmark
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° Denmark β Municipal Income Tax
Denmark's 98 municipalities set local income tax (kommuneskat) at ~22.8%β27.8%. The national state tax adds 15% (top bracket). Combined rates including AM contribution (8% of gross) make Denmark one of the world's highest-tax nations at ~55β56% effective top. Church tax (~0.7%) applies to members. Property value tax is nationally set.
Mexico vs Denmark: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π©π° Denmark has a higher top income tax rate (1.92β35% vs ~55.9%). π²π½ Mexico is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Denmark has a higher consumption tax (0β16% vs 25%).
π’ Corporate Tax: π©π° Denmark offers a lower corporate rate (22% vs 30%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: π²π½ Mexico taxes investment gains at a lower rate (35% vs 42%), benefiting investors.