Mexico vs Namibia
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.
π³π¦ Namibia β Regional Councils & Local Authorities
Namibia's 14 regional councils and local authority councils levy property rates, business licences, and local fees. The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) administers national taxes. Namibia is a significant mining economy β diamonds (Namdeb/De Beers), uranium (one of world's largest producers), copper. A major TotalEnergies Orange Basin offshore oil discovery is advancing toward production. Non-resident shareholders' tax (NRST) at 10%β20% applies on dividends. Namibia has one of Africa's more functional tax administrations.
Mexico vs Namibia: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π³π¦ Namibia has a higher top income tax rate (1.92β35% vs 0β37%). π²π½ Mexico is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Mexico has a higher consumption tax (0β16% vs 15%).
π’ Corporate Tax: π²π½ Mexico offers a lower corporate rate (30% vs 32%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: π³π¦ Namibia taxes investment gains at a lower rate (0% vs 35%), benefiting investors.