Greece, Argentina, Spain, Ireland: 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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🇮🇪Ireland
62
Remittance-Based
🇪🇸Spain
69
Worldwide
🇦🇷Argentina
58
Worldwide
🇬🇷Greece
70
Worldwide

Dimension Profile

Shape = jurisdiction fingerprint. Gap = your decision.

Tax Regime Comparison2
🇮🇪IrelandRemittance-Based40%
🇪🇸SpainWorldwide47%
🇦🇷ArgentinaWorldwide35%
🇬🇷GreeceWorldwide44%
Exit tax applies in one jurisdictionCritical

Ireland 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.

12pp personal tax rate spreadNote

Both countries tax worldwide income, but the top personal income tax rates differ materially. Spain: 47% 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
🇮🇪Ireland62
🇪🇸Spain69
🇦🇷Argentina58
🇬🇷Greece70
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
83
32
0
52
Funding
100
100
85
85
Visa
80
90
90
85
Residency
75
43
91
60
Tax Res.
60
45
55
45
Practical
86
96
81
83
Remote Work
39
64
79
79
Family
80
95
85
85
Ecosystem
75
60
80
65
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate12.5%25%35%22%
Capital Gains Tax33%28%15%22%
Tax Treaties76962257
Territorial SystemNoNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs651006516
Government GrantsYesYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleYesYesNoYes
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaYesYesYesYes
Processing Time904560120
Min Investment$55K-$5K$272K
E-ResidencyNoNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaNoYesYesYes
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available3236
Citizenship Timeline51027
Dual CitizenshipYesNoYesYes
Immigration Score5786
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days183183365183
Personal Tax Top Rate40473544
Territorial TaxationNoNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeYesYesNoYes
Exit TaxYesYesNoYes
Practical Details
Banking Difficultymoderateeasydifficultmoderate
100% Foreign OwnershipYesYesYesYes
Company Formation57110
Virtual Office OKYesYesYesYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaNoYesYesYes
Tourist Workgray_areagray_areagray_areaillegal
Tourist Visa Days90909090
PE Risk Levelhighmoderatemoderatemoderate
Days Before Tax Res.183183365183
Internet Speed9022013093
Coworking/mo$300$250$150$175
Family Details
Safety Index62724554
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYesYes
Homeschoolinglegallegal_with_restrictionslegal_with_restrictionslegal_with_restrictions
Healthcare Quality75827259
Cost of Living95555040
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns125142
English Business EnvYesNoNoYes
Talent Pool Quality60707868

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