France vs Uruguay
Tax Rate Comparison
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🇫🇷 France — Local & Regional Contributions
France's 18 regions and 96 metropolitan departments do not set income tax but levy business taxes (CFE; CVAE abolished 2024). Taxe foncière (property tax) is set by communes and has risen sharply. Taxe d'habitation was abolished for primary residences. Employers pay apprenticeship tax (0.68%) and professional training levies.
🇺🇾 Uruguay — Departmental & Municipal Taxes
Uruguay's 19 departments (like Montevideo, Maldonado) each have their own departmental government (Intendencia) that levies property taxes (Contribución Inmobiliaria) at rates set per department, vehicle patents (Patente de Rodados), and commercial licence fees. Montevideo has higher rates than interior departments. National income tax (IRPF) and corporate tax are nationally administered by the DGI (Dirección General Impositiva). Uruguay's territorial income tax system (prior to 2007 reform) was replaced with a worldwide system.
France vs Uruguay: Key Tax Differences (2026)
💰 Income Tax: 🇫🇷 France has a higher top income tax rate (0–45% vs 0–36%). 🇺🇾 Uruguay is more favourable for high earners.
🛒 VAT/Sales Tax: Uruguay has a higher consumption tax (5.5–20% vs 10–22%).
🏢 Corporate Tax: Corporate rates are similar in both countries (25% vs 25%).
📈 Capital Gains: 🇺🇾 Uruguay taxes investment gains at a lower rate (12% vs 30%), benefiting investors.