Mexico vs Netherlands
Tax Rate Comparison
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π° Personal Income Tax Calculator
Enter your income to see your estimated annual tax liability in each country β side by side.
π²π½ Mexico β State & Municipal Taxes
Mexico's 31 states and Mexico City each have their own regimes. States charge local payroll tax (Impuesto Sobre NΓ³mina) at 1%β4% (employer-paid). Municipal property tax (predial) rates vary significantly. Some states have lodging and entertainment levies. The Maquila sector benefits from special IMMEX programs. Nearshoring boom is driving new investment.
π³π± Netherlands β Municipal & Water Board Taxes
The Netherlands is a unitary state β income tax is set nationally. Municipalities levy property taxes (OZB) and water boards (waterschappen) charge annual water management levies. The Box 3 system is under ongoing reform following Supreme Court rulings. New Box 3 reform taxes actual returns from 2027.
Mexico vs Netherlands: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π³π± Netherlands has a higher top income tax rate (1.92β35% vs 9.32β49.5%). π²π½ Mexico is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Netherlands has a higher consumption tax (0β16% vs 9β21%).
π’ Corporate Tax: π³π± Netherlands offers a lower corporate rate (25.8% vs 30%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: π²π½ Mexico taxes investment gains at a lower rate (35% vs 38%), benefiting investors.