Country tax profile · 2026
Bolivia VAT / sales tax
How Bolivia taxes VAT / sales
Bolivia charges a standard VAT/GST of 13% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Bolivia and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
How Bolivia's VAT / sales tax compares
Bolivia's VAT / sales tax of 13% is the 126th highest of the 196 countries we track, against a global average of 14.1% and a South America average of 16.1%.
Countries with a similar VAT / sales tax
Costa Rica (13%) · Nepal (13%) · El Salvador (13%) · Anguilla (13%) · China (13%) · Trinidad and Tobago (12.5%)
Who is a tax resident of Bolivia?
Domicile/residence based, but territorial: individuals are taxed only on Bolivian-source income regardless of nationality or residence.
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What is the VAT / sales tax rate in Bolivia?
Bolivia charges a standard VAT/GST of 13% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.