Mexico vs Singapore
Tax Rate Comparison
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π° Personal Income Tax Calculator
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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.
πΈπ¬ Singapore β City-State β No Sub-National Variation
As a city-state, Singapore has no states or regions to create tax variation. Property tax is levied at progressive rates (0β32% owner-occupied; 12% investment/commercial). CPF (Central Provident Fund) contributions serve as combined social security and retirement savings. There is no inheritance tax or capital gains tax.
Mexico vs Singapore: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π²π½ Mexico has a higher top income tax rate (1.92β35% vs 0β24%). πΈπ¬ Singapore is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Mexico has a higher consumption tax (0β16% vs 9%).
π’ Corporate Tax: πΈπ¬ Singapore offers a lower corporate rate (17% vs 30%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: πΈπ¬ Singapore taxes investment gains at a lower rate (0% vs 35%), benefiting investors.