Country tax profile · 2026
Mexico VAT / sales tax
How Mexico taxes VAT / sales
Mexico charges a standard VAT/GST of 16% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Mexico and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
How Mexico's VAT / sales tax compares
Mexico's VAT / sales tax of 16% is the 85th 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
DR Congo (16%) · Mauritania (16%) · Kazakhstan (16%) · Jordan (16%) · Kenya (16%) · Zambia (16%)
Who is a tax resident of Mexico?
Residents (home/center of vital interests in Mexico) are taxed on WORLDWIDE income regardless of nationality. No special expat/impatriate exemption regime.
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What is the VAT / sales tax rate in Mexico?
Mexico charges a standard VAT/GST of 16% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.