Brazil vs Gambia
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%.
π¬π² Gambia β Gambia Tax System
The Gambia has progressive income tax up to 35%. Standard GST is 15%. Following the end of Yahya Jammeh's 22-year dictatorship in 2017, President Adama Barrow has been rebuilding democratic institutions. The economy is heavily tourism-dependent and relies on groundnut exports and remittances. GRA (Gambia Revenue Authority) administers tax collection.
Brazil vs Gambia: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π¬π² Gambia has a higher top income tax rate (0β27.5% vs 0β35%). π§π· Brazil is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Brazil has a higher consumption tax (~27.5% combined vs 15%).
π’ Corporate Tax: π¬π² Gambia offers a lower corporate rate (27% vs 34%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: π§π· Brazil taxes investment gains at a lower rate (22.5% vs 27%), benefiting investors.