Mexico vs Norway
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.
π³π΄ Norway β Municipal Taxes & Resource Rent
Norway's 15 counties and 356 municipalities set local income tax within a national band; max combined rate ~22%. Norway has unique resource rent taxes on petroleum (78%) and hydropower (67% from 2024). Wealth tax (formuesskatt) applies at 1%β1.1% on net assets above NOK 1.7M. Dividends above a risk-free return are taxed at ~37.84% effective.
Mexico vs Norway: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π³π΄ Norway has a higher top income tax rate (1.92β35% vs 22β47.4%). π²π½ Mexico is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Norway has a higher consumption tax (0β16% vs 12β25%).
π’ Corporate Tax: π³π΄ Norway 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 37.84%), benefiting investors.