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Nicaragua Capital Gains Tax

Detailed capital gains tax rates and rules for Nicaragua in 2026.

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Capital gains in Nicaragua are taxed at a flat 10% rate. This applies to occasional gains from the sale of real estate, shares, and other assets.

Standard Rate

10%

Exemptions

  • Primary residence under certain conditions

How Nicaragua Capital Gains compares

Nicaragua’s capital gains tax rate of 10% is the 115th highest of 203 countries TaxAtlas tracks, below the global average of 13.8% and North America’s regional average of 8.9%.

Nicaragua
10%
North America average
8.9%
Global average
13.8%

Countries with a similar capital gains rate

Nicaragua Capital Gains FAQ