In the fascinating universe of the digital economy, it is crucial to understand the specifics of Value Added Tax (VAT) on digital services for non-resident companies operating in Latin America and the Caribbean. We invite you to explore its application in the region:
Argentina 🇦🇷 - Imposes VAT on certain digital services provided by non-residents. Local financial intermediaries, such as card providers, must collect and remit 21% VAT, as well as the Gross Income Tax (IIBB) from certain jurisdictions and the PAIS tax.
Aruba 🇦🇼 - Requires non-resident providers to register and pay taxes for B2C operations.
Bahamas 🇧🇸 - Some digital services from non-residents may be subject to VAT under certain conditions. Specific regulations are still awaited.
Barbados 🇧🇧 - Requires non-resident providers to register and collect VAT for both B2C and B2B transactions.
Bolivia 🇧🇴 - Although specific regulations are yet to be established, a bill is being considered to apply VAT to digital services. It proposes registration and payment by non-resident providers, as well as retention mechanisms.
Brazil 🇧🇷 - The recent tax reform allows for the taxation of digital services. The dual VAT regulation (CBS and IBS) is in process.
Chile 🇨🇱 - Imposes a 19% VAT on certain digital services provided by non-residents. It has a simplified mechanism for registration, settlement, and payment.
Colombia 🇨🇴 - Requires non-resident providers to register and collect 19% VAT, with the option to use the retention mechanism through local financial intermediaries.
Costa Rica 🇨🇷 - Taxes non-resident providers offering services to local consumers, with two collection mechanisms (13%): registration or retention by local financial institutions.
Ecuador 🇪🇨 - Imposes a 12% VAT on digital services provided by non-residents. Collection is carried out through local financial institutions and payment service providers.
El Salvador 🇸🇻 - Currently, there are no specific regulations for digital services by non-resident providers.
Guatemala 🇬🇹 - Currently, there are no specific regulations for digital services by non-resident providers.
Honduras ðŸ‡ðŸ‡³ - Currently, there are no specific regulations for digital services by non-resident providers.
Mexico 🇲🇽 - Requires non-resident providers to register, settle, and collect 16% VAT. In the case of intermediary platforms, they must withhold taxes applicable to transactions with Mexican suppliers.
Nicaragua 🇳🇮 - Currently, there are no specific regulations for digital services by non-resident providers.
Panama 🇵🇦 - Currently, there are no specific regulations for digital services by non-resident providers, but regulation is anticipated in the future.
Paraguay 🇵🇾 - Imposes a 10% VAT on certain digital services from non-residents. Collection is done through local financial intermediaries.
Peru 🇵🇪 - Currently, there are no specific regulations for digital services by non-resident providers, but there is a bill in progress for their regulation.
Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 - Currently, there are no specific regulations for digital services by non-resident providers, but there is a bill in progress for their regulation.
Uruguay 🇺🇾 - Taxes non-resident providers of certain digital services with a 12% Income Tax (IRNR) and a 22% VAT. A simplified mechanism for registration, settlement, and payment has been implemented.
In this dynamic environment, with various applicable regulations, Brinta enables companies to simplify and centralize compliance with tax obligations in different countries. This provides businesses with the ability to implement and adapt quickly to changing tax requirements in the region.