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Spain vs Uruguay
Tax Rate Comparison

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๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spain
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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡พ Uruguay
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Individual Income Tax (Top Marginal Rate)
Top Income Tax Rate
19โ€“47%
National rates stable; community variation continues
No change
0โ€“36%
Stable; new government maintaining tax structure
No change
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
4โ€“21%
Basic food VAT returning toward normal rates
No change
10โ€“22%
22% standard; no change
No change
Corporate Tax Rate
Corporate Tax Rate
25%
25% standard; digital services levy discussions
No change
25%
25% IRAE stable; FTA and trading hub status
No change
Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax
19โ€“28%
Progressive savings tax maintained
No change
12%
12% on capital income
No change
Social Security & Payroll
Social Security / Payroll
~37.2%
MEI surcharge continues gradual increase to 2032
โ–ฒ +0.2pp vs 2025
~22.5%
New pension system (mixed DB/DC) maturing
No change
State, Regional & Local Taxes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spain โ€” Autonomous Community & Municipal Taxes

Spain's 17 autonomous communities set their own half of income tax. Madrid applies significant reductions while Catalonia has higher regional rates. The Basque Country and Navarre have special tax regimes (concierto econรณmico). Municipal taxes include IBI (property tax) and IAE (business activity tax). Effective top rates (national + regional) range from ~43% (Madrid) to ~54% in some communities.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡พ Uruguay โ€” Departmental & Municipal Taxes

Uruguay's 19 departments (like Montevideo, Maldonado) each have their own departmental government (Intendencia) that levies property taxes (Contribuciรณn Inmobiliaria) at rates set per department, vehicle patents (Patente de Rodados), and commercial licence fees. Montevideo has higher rates than interior departments. National income tax (IRPF) and corporate tax are nationally administered by the DGI (Direcciรณn General Impositiva). Uruguay's territorial income tax system (prior to 2007 reform) was replaced with a worldwide system.

โš ๏ธ Disclaimer: Rates shown are standard top/headline rates for informational purposes. Actual tax liability depends on income level, residency, deductions, and tax treaties. 2025โ€“2026 data reflects announced or enacted rates and may be subject to change. Not financial or legal advice.

Spain vs Uruguay: Key Tax Differences (2026)

๐Ÿ’ฐ Income Tax: ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spain has a higher top income tax rate (19โ€“47% vs 0โ€“36%). ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡พ Uruguay is more favourable for high earners.

๐Ÿ›’ VAT/Sales Tax: Uruguay has a higher consumption tax (4โ€“21% vs 10โ€“22%).

๐Ÿข Corporate Tax: Corporate rates are similar in both countries (25% vs 25%).

๐Ÿ“ˆ Capital Gains: ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡พ Uruguay taxes investment gains at a lower rate (12% vs 28%), benefiting investors.

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