Mexico vs Turkey
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.
πΉπ· Turkey β Municipal & Special Provincial Taxes
Turkey's 81 provinces and 1,389 municipalities levy Real Estate Tax (Emlak Vergisi) at 0.1%β0.6% of assessed value (doubled in metro areas). Municipalities levy Environmental Cleansing Tax (Γ§evre temizlik vergisi) and Advertisement Tax. The Communication Tax and BSMV (banking and insurance transactions tax) are national. Municipalities receive shares of central tax revenues. High inflation has significantly eroded real tax burden but required frequent bracket adjustments.
Mexico vs Turkey: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: πΉπ· Turkey has a higher top income tax rate (1.92β35% vs 15β40%). π²π½ Mexico is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Turkey has a higher consumption tax (0β16% vs 1β20%).
π’ Corporate Tax: πΉπ· Turkey offers a lower corporate rate (25% vs 30%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: π²π½ Mexico taxes investment gains at a lower rate (35% vs 40%), benefiting investors.