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Mexico Imposes 8% Tax on Violent Video Games, New Rules for Digital Platforms Effective 2026

  • An 8% tax will be imposed on violent video games sold in Mexico, whether physically or digitally, by resident or nonresident providers.
  • Digital intermediary platforms must withhold 100% of this tax on violent video game transactions as the final payment.
  • Digital service providers must comply with new reporting obligations under the VAT law.
  • The decree takes effect on January 1, 2026.

Source: news.bloombergtax.com

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.



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