Mexico vs Hong Kong
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.
ππ° Hong Kong β No Sub-Regional Tax Variation
Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region with a simple, low-tax structure. There are no sub-regional taxes. Profits tax applies only to profits arising in or derived from Hong Kong (territorial basis). Property rates are charged at ~5% of assessed rental value. Estate duty was abolished in 2006. Stamp duty on property has been progressively modified since 2022 to cool/stimulate the market. There is no VAT, capital gains tax, or withholding tax on dividends.
Mexico vs Hong Kong: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π²π½ Mexico has a higher top income tax rate (1.92β35% vs 2β17%). ππ° Hong Kong is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Mexico has a higher consumption tax (0β16% vs 0%).
π’ Corporate Tax: ππ° Hong Kong offers a lower corporate rate (16.5% vs 30%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: ππ° Hong Kong taxes investment gains at a lower rate (0% vs 35%), benefiting investors.