Mexico vs United Kingdom
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.
π¬π§ United Kingdom β Devolved, Council & Business Rates
Scotland sets its own income tax bands (six bands; top rate 48%). Wales has limited income tax-varying powers. Northern Ireland follows UK rates. All residents pay Council Tax to local authorities (typically Β£1,200βΒ£4,000+/year). Business rates are set nationally but collected locally. SDLT applies to property purchases (LBTT in Scotland, LTT in Wales).
Mexico vs United Kingdom: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π¬π§ United Kingdom has a higher top income tax rate (1.92β35% vs 0β45%). π²π½ Mexico is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: United Kingdom has a higher consumption tax (0β16% vs 0β20%).
π’ Corporate Tax: π¬π§ United Kingdom offers a lower corporate rate (25% vs 30%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: π¬π§ United Kingdom taxes investment gains at a lower rate (24% vs 35%), benefiting investors.