Kintsugi Sales Tax Guides for Latin America
The ultimate guides to mastering VAT and consumption tax across Latin America. From Mexico’s IVA to Brazil’s evolving tax reform, our expert-crafted resources give you the clarity and confidence to navigate every scenario with ease.
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LATAM Sales Tax Guides
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Argentina
Argentina's VAT (IVA) is 21%. Foreign digital services aren't taxed at the source; Argentine card issuers add the 21% to the customer's payment instead.
Read MoreBarbados
Barbados charges 17.5% VAT, with 22% on telecoms and 7.5% on tourism accommodation. Foreign digital sellers register above BBD 200,000. See 2026 rules.
Read MoreBrazil
Brazil's dual VAT (CBS + IBS, est. ~28%) replaces PIS, COFINS, IPI, ICMS, and ISS by 2033. 2026 is a test year; foreign digital sellers collect from 2027.
Read MoreChile
Chile's VAT (IVA) is 19%, and foreign B2C digital services are taxable from the first sale with no threshold. See 2026 rates, registration, and rules.
Read MoreColombia
Colombia's VAT (IVA) is 19%, and foreign digital services are taxable with no threshold. See 2026 rates, bi-monthly filing, and penalties.
Read MoreCosta Rica
Costa Rica's VAT (IVA) is 13%, and foreign digital services are taxable via registration or card withholding. See 2026 rates and rules.
Read MoreEcuador
Ecuador's VAT (IVA) is 15%, and foreign digital services are taxable. See 2026 rates, registration, withholding, and filing rules.
Read MoreGuatemala
Guatemala's VAT (IVA) is 12%, and there is no dedicated regime for foreign digital sellers. See 2026 rates, filing, and penalties.
Read MoreMexico
Mexico's VAT (IVA) is 16%, and digital services are taxable. New 2026 rules make platforms withhold VAT on foreign sellers. See 2026 rates and rules.
Read MorePanama
Panama's VAT (ITBMS) is 7%, and there is still no active collection regime for foreign digital sellers. See 2026 rates, rules, and filing.
Read MorePeru
Peru's VAT (IGV) is 18%, and since December 2024 foreign digital sellers must register with SUNAT and collect it. See 2026 rates and rules.
Read MoreSuriname
Suriname's VAT (BTW) is 10%, in force since 2023, with 25% on luxury goods and new 2026 penalties. See rates, digital rules, and filing.
Read MoreBahamas
The Bahamas charges 10% VAT, and non-resident digital sellers register once supplies pass BSD 100,000. See 2026 rates, filing, and penalties.
Read MoreUruguay
Uruguay's VAT (IVA) is 22%, with a 10% reduced rate. See 2026 rates, SaaS and digital services registration, import IVA, and filing deadlines.
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