Country tax profile · 2026
El Salvador VAT / sales tax
How El Salvador taxes VAT / sales
El Salvador charges a standard VAT/GST of 13% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for El Salvador and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
How El Salvador's VAT / sales tax compares
El Salvador'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 North America average of 10.2%.
Countries with a similar VAT / sales tax
Costa Rica (13%) · Nepal (13%) · Bolivia (13%) · Anguilla (13%) · China (13%) · Trinidad and Tobago (12.5%)
Who is a tax resident of El Salvador?
Resides temporarily or permanently in the country for more than 200 consecutive days in a calendar year, OR main source of income is located in El Salvador.
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What is the VAT / sales tax rate in El Salvador?
El Salvador charges a standard VAT/GST of 13% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.