Argentina vs Hong Kong
Tax Rate Comparison
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π¦π· Argentina β Provincial & Municipal Taxes
Argentina's 23 provinces and CABA each levy their own Ingresos Brutos (gross receipts tax) at 1%β8%, one of the most distortive taxes in the system. Municipalities add tasas (fees/rates) on commercial activity. Property taxes (inmobiliario) are provincial. The national IIBB cascades through supply chains, raising effective business costs significantly. Buenos Aires province has higher rates than interior provinces. Frequent tax amnesties and complex withholding regimes add compliance burden.
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.
Argentina vs Hong Kong: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π¦π· Argentina has a higher top income tax rate (5β35% vs 2β17%). ππ° Hong Kong is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Argentina has a higher consumption tax (10.5β21% vs 0%).
π’ Corporate Tax: ππ° Hong Kong offers a lower corporate rate (16.5% vs 35%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: ππ° Hong Kong taxes investment gains at a lower rate (0% vs 15%), benefiting investors.