Brazil vs Argentina
Tax Rate Comparison
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🇧🇷 Brazil — State & Municipal Taxes
Brazil has one of the world's most complex tax systems. States levy ICMS at 7%–18% varying by state. Municipalities levy ISS (services tax) at 2%–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%.
🇦🇷 Argentina — Provincial & Municipal Taxes
Argentina's 23 provinces and CABA each levy their own Ingresos Brutos (gross receipts tax) at 1%–8%, 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.
Brazil vs Argentina: Key Tax Differences (2026)
💰 Income Tax: 🇦🇷 Argentina has a higher top income tax rate (0–27.5% vs 5–35%). 🇧🇷 Brazil is more favourable for high earners.
🛒 VAT/Sales Tax: Brazil has a higher consumption tax (~27.5% combined vs 10.5–21%).
🏢 Corporate Tax: 🇧🇷 Brazil offers a lower corporate rate (34% vs 35%), which can influence business location decisions.
📈 Capital Gains: 🇦🇷 Argentina taxes investment gains at a lower rate (15% vs 22.5%), benefiting investors.