Germany, Greece, Argentina, Spain: Tax Rates & Residency Pathways Compared

Side-by-side breakdown of tax rates, residency pathways, remote work, and 6 more dimensions for founders choosing where to incorporate in 2026.

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🇩🇪Germany
64
Worldwide
🇪🇸Spain
69
Worldwide
🇦🇷Argentina
58
Worldwide
🇬🇷Greece
70
Worldwide

Dimension Profile

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Tax Regime Comparison2
🇩🇪GermanyWorldwide47.5%
🇪🇸SpainWorldwide47%
🇦🇷ArgentinaWorldwide35%
🇬🇷GreeceWorldwide44%
Exit tax applies in one jurisdictionCritical

Germany and Spain and Greece have an exit tax. If you establish residency and later wish to leave, you may owe tax on unrealized gains or assets at departure. The other country in this comparison does not have an exit tax.

12.5pp personal tax rate spreadNote

Both countries tax worldwide income, but the top personal income tax rates differ materially. Germany: 47.5% vs Argentina: 35%. Both apply to all global earnings once you establish residency.

Not tax advice. Tax laws change frequently. Verify with a qualified professional before making residency decisions.

Field-by-Field Breakdown

Green = best value per row
Metric
🇩🇪Germany64
🇪🇸Spain69
🇦🇷Argentina58
🇬🇷Greece70
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
15
32
0
52
Funding
100
100
85
85
Visa
80
90
90
85
Residency
75
43
91
60
Tax Res.
30
45
55
45
Practical
75
96
81
83
Remote Work
34
64
79
79
Family
80
95
85
85
Ecosystem
90
60
80
65
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate29.9%25%35%22%
Capital Gains Tax25%28%15%22%
Tax Treaties100962257
Territorial SystemNoNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs2801006516
Government GrantsYesYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleYesYesNoYes
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaYesYesYesYes
Processing Time904560120
Min Investment$0-$5K$272K
E-ResidencyNoNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaNoYesYesYes
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available3236
Citizenship Timeline51027
Dual CitizenshipYesNoYesYes
Immigration Score6786
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days183183365183
Personal Tax Top Rate48473544
Territorial TaxationNoNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeNoYesNoYes
Exit TaxYesYesNoYes
Practical Details
Banking Difficultydifficulteasydifficultmoderate
100% Foreign OwnershipYesYesYesYes
Company Formation147110
Virtual Office OKNoYesYesYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaNoYesYesYes
Tourist Workillegalgray_areagray_areaillegal
Tourist Visa Days90909090
PE Risk Levelvery_highmoderatemoderatemoderate
Days Before Tax Res.183183365183
Internet Speed7522013093
Coworking/mo$250$250$150$175
Family Details
Safety Index72724554
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYesYes
Homeschoolingillegallegal_with_restrictionslegal_with_restrictionslegal_with_restrictions
Healthcare Quality87827259
Cost of Living88555040
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns525142
English Business EnvYesNoNoYes
Talent Pool Quality85707868

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