Rental Income Tax in El Salvador compared to Latin America
El Salvador: Rental income taxes (%).
Tax on the average annual rental income in the country, based on the following assumptions:
- Gross rental income: $1,500/month
- Owned by a foreign, non-resident individual
- No other local income, no mortgage
These figures are for reference only; always consult a reputable lawyer for accurate advice. In many countries, it is more tax-efficient to buy and rent through a company. For more information on property taxes, click on the country links. Updated biannually.
| Santiago | 35.00% |
| Mexico, Mexico City | 30.00% |
| Peru, Lima | 30.00% |
| Colombia, Medellin | 26.25% |
| Argentina, Buenos Aires | 25.49% |
| Jamaica, Kingston | 25.00% |
| Uruguay, Montevideo | 25.00% |
| Brazil, Sao Paolo | 15.00% |
| Costa Rica, San Jose | 15.00% |
| Dominican Republic, San Juan | 12.00% |
| Panama, Panama City | 5.83% |
| Belize | 3.00% |
| Puerto Rico, San Juan | 1.75% |
No house price statistics are published in El Salvador. The Centro Nacional de Registros publishes no housing statistics. The Banco Central de Reserva de El Salvador produces good general statistical time-series, which are up to date and nicely displayed. This is an exemplary site for a country of this size. There are also excellent statistics on the financial system and on many other aspects of life in El Salvador at the Superintendencia del Sistema Financiero.