Mexico vs Trinidad and Tobago
Tax Rate Comparison
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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.
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.
Mexico vs Trinidad and Tobago: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π²π½ Mexico has a higher top income tax rate (1.92β35% vs 25β30%). πΉπΉ Trinidad and Tobago is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Mexico has a higher consumption tax (0β16% vs 12.5%).
π’ Corporate Tax: π²π½ Mexico offers a lower corporate rate (30% vs 35%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: πΉπΉ Trinidad and Tobago taxes investment gains at a lower rate (0% vs 35%), benefiting investors.