Brazil vs Trinidad and Tobago
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%.
πΉπΉ Trinidad and Tobago β Municipal & Regional Corporations
Trinidad and Tobago's 14 regional/municipal corporations (including Port of Spain City Corporation) levy property taxes and business licence fees. T&T is a significant energy producer in the Caribbean β natural gas and oil revenues are major fiscal pillars. The country uses a Business Levy (0.6% of gross sales as minimum tax) and a Green Fund Levy (0.3%). T&T has the highest per-capita income in the Caribbean and a well-developed financial services sector.
Brazil vs Trinidad and Tobago: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: πΉπΉ Trinidad and Tobago has a higher top income tax rate (0β27.5% vs 25β30%). π§π· Brazil is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Brazil has a higher consumption tax (~27.5% combined vs 12.5%).
π’ Corporate Tax: π§π· Brazil offers a lower corporate rate (34% vs 35%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: πΉπΉ Trinidad and Tobago taxes investment gains at a lower rate (0% vs 22.5%), benefiting investors.