Country tax profile · 2026
Madagascar VAT / sales tax
How Madagascar taxes VAT / sales
Madagascar charges a standard VAT/GST of 20% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Madagascar and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
How Madagascar's VAT / sales tax compares
Madagascar's VAT / sales tax of 20% is the 27th highest of the 196 countries we track, against a global average of 14.1% and a Africa average of 15.5%.
Countries with a similar VAT / sales tax
Belarus (20%) · Bulgaria (20%) · United Kingdom (20%) · France (20%) · Turkey (20%) · Morocco (20%)
Who is a tax resident of Madagascar?
Generally residence if present more than 183 days in the year.
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What is the VAT / sales tax rate in Madagascar?
Madagascar charges a standard VAT/GST of 20% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.