Brazil vs Somalia
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%.
πΈπ΄ Somalia β Somalia Tax System
Somalia's formal tax system is extremely limited. The Federal Government has been rebuilding fiscal capacity since 2012 after decades of civil war. Tax revenue is less than 2% of GDP. Customs duties at ports (especially Mogadishu) are the main revenue source. Al-Shabaab controls much of the south and runs a parallel extortion-based taxation system. Income tax legislation exists on paper but enforcement is minimal.
Brazil vs Somalia: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: πΈπ΄ Somalia has a higher top income tax rate (0β27.5% vs 0β30%). π§π· Brazil is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Brazil has a higher consumption tax (~27.5% combined vs 10%).
π’ Corporate Tax: πΈπ΄ Somalia offers a lower corporate rate (30% vs 34%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: πΈπ΄ Somalia taxes investment gains at a lower rate (0% vs 22.5%), benefiting investors.