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Sri Lanka vs Brazil
Tax Rate Comparison

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๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Sri Lanka
vs
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Brazil
Tax Year:

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Individual Income Tax (Top Marginal Rate)
Top Income Tax Rate
6โ€“36%
Post-IMF program stabilization; rates held
No change
0โ€“27.5%
Zero-rate up to R$5,000/mo fully effective
No change
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
18%
18% stable; debt servicing requires revenue
No change
~27.5% combined
IBS+CBS advancing; ICMS/ISS phasing out
โ–ผ -0.5pp vs 2025
Corporate Tax Rate
Corporate Tax Rate
30%
30% maintained
No change
34%
34% maintained; reform discussions ongoing
No change
Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax
10%
10% CGT maintained
No change
15โ€“22.5%
Offshore income now fully captured
No change
Social Security & Payroll
Social Security / Payroll
~12%
EPF reform; adequacy improving
No change
~36%
Payroll simplification proposals ongoing
No change
State, Regional & Local Taxes

๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Sri Lanka โ€” Provincial & Local Authority Taxes

Sri Lanka's 9 provincial councils have some tax powers including turnover tax, certain business taxes, and stamp duties within their provinces. Local authorities (municipal councils, urban councils, pradeshiya sabhas) levy property tax (Assessment rate) at 25% of annual value and various service fees. The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) administers national taxes. Sri Lanka went through a severe debt crisis in 2022โ€“23; significant IMF-backed tax reforms dramatically raised income tax rates and broadened the tax base.

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Brazil โ€” State & Municipal Taxes

Brazil has one of the world's most complex tax systems. States levy ICMS at 7%โ€“18% varying by state. Municipalities levy ISS (services tax) at 2%โ€“5% and IPTU (urban property tax). A sweeping tax reform (EC 132/2023) is gradually replacing ICMS/ISS with unified IBS and CBS taxes through 2033. States impose ITCMD (inheritance/gift tax) up to 8%.

โš ๏ธ Disclaimer: Rates shown are standard top/headline rates for informational purposes. Actual tax liability depends on income level, residency, deductions, and tax treaties. 2025โ€“2026 data reflects announced or enacted rates and may be subject to change. Not financial or legal advice.

Sri Lanka vs Brazil: Key Tax Differences (2026)

๐Ÿ’ฐ Income Tax: ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Sri Lanka has a higher top income tax rate (6โ€“36% vs 0โ€“27.5%). ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Brazil is more favourable for high earners.

๐Ÿ›’ VAT/Sales Tax: Brazil has a higher consumption tax (18% vs ~27.5% combined).

๐Ÿข Corporate Tax: ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Sri Lanka offers a lower corporate rate (30% vs 34%), which can influence business location decisions.

๐Ÿ“ˆ Capital Gains: ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Sri Lanka taxes investment gains at a lower rate (10% vs 22.5%), benefiting investors.

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