Mexico vs Vietnam
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.
π»π³ Vietnam β Provincial & Local Taxes
Vietnam's 63 provinces and municipalities have limited independent taxing powers. The General Department of Taxation (GDT) administers national taxes through provincial tax departments. Provinces may levy natural resource taxes (NRT) on extractive industries at 1%β40% of resource value, and certain fees. Land use fees and land lease fees vary by province based on Land Prices Tables set annually by provincial People's Committees. Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi have the highest land prices.
Mexico vs Vietnam: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: Mexico and Vietnam have similar top income tax rates (1.92β35% vs 5β35%).
π VAT/Sales Tax: Mexico has a higher consumption tax (0β16% vs 0β10%).
π’ Corporate Tax: π»π³ Vietnam offers a lower corporate rate (20% vs 30%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: π»π³ Vietnam taxes investment gains at a lower rate (20% vs 35%), benefiting investors.