Mexico vs Uruguay
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.
πΊπΎ Uruguay β Departmental & Municipal Taxes
Uruguay's 19 departments (like Montevideo, Maldonado) each have their own departmental government (Intendencia) that levies property taxes (ContribuciΓ³n Inmobiliaria) at rates set per department, vehicle patents (Patente de Rodados), and commercial licence fees. Montevideo has higher rates than interior departments. National income tax (IRPF) and corporate tax are nationally administered by the DGI (DirecciΓ³n General Impositiva). Uruguay's territorial income tax system (prior to 2007 reform) was replaced with a worldwide system.
Mexico vs Uruguay: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: πΊπΎ Uruguay has a higher top income tax rate (1.92β35% vs 0β36%). π²π½ Mexico is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Uruguay has a higher consumption tax (0β16% vs 10β22%).
π’ Corporate Tax: πΊπΎ Uruguay offers a lower corporate rate (25% vs 30%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: πΊπΎ Uruguay taxes investment gains at a lower rate (12% vs 35%), benefiting investors.