Brazil vs Estonia
Tax Rate Comparison
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π§π· Brazil β State & Municipal Taxes
Brazil has one of the world's most complex tax systems. States levy ICMS at 7%β18% varying by state. Municipalities levy ISS (services tax) at 2%β5% 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%.
πͺπͺ Estonia β Local Income Tax Supplement
Estonia's 79 local governments levy a local income tax supplement of 11.4% of taxable income (2024), collected alongside the national 20% income tax. Together these form the effective total income tax. Estonia's unique fully distributed profit taxation system means companies pay no corporate income tax on retained earnings β only on distributed profits (dividends). This has driven significant foreign investment. Land tax (maamaks) is levied at 0.1%β2.5% of assessed land value by municipalities.
Brazil vs Estonia: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π§π· Brazil has a higher top income tax rate (0β27.5% vs 22%). πͺπͺ Estonia is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Brazil has a higher consumption tax (~27.5% combined vs 9β24%).
π’ Corporate Tax: πͺπͺ Estonia offers a lower corporate rate (22% vs 34%), which can influence business location decisions.