Greece, Germany, Argentina, Ireland: Tax Rates & Remote Work Compared

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

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🇮🇪Ireland
62
Remittance-Based
🇩🇪Germany
64
Worldwide
🇦🇷Argentina
58
Worldwide
🇬🇷Greece
70
Worldwide

Dimension Profile

Shape = jurisdiction fingerprint. Gap = your decision.

Tax Regime Comparison2
🇮🇪IrelandRemittance-Based40%
🇩🇪GermanyWorldwide47.5%
🇦🇷ArgentinaWorldwide35%
🇬🇷GreeceWorldwide44%
Exit tax applies in one jurisdictionCritical

Ireland and Germany 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
🇮🇪Ireland62
🇩🇪Germany64
🇦🇷Argentina58
🇬🇷Greece70
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
83
15
0
52
Funding
100
100
85
85
Visa
80
80
90
85
Residency
75
75
91
60
Tax Res.
60
30
55
45
Practical
86
75
81
83
Remote Work
39
34
79
79
Family
80
80
85
85
Ecosystem
75
90
80
65
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate12.5%29.9%35%22%
Capital Gains Tax33%25%15%22%
Tax Treaties761002257
Territorial SystemNoNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs652806516
Government GrantsYesYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleYesYesNoYes
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaYesYesYesYes
Processing Time909060120
Min Investment$55K$0$5K$272K
E-ResidencyNoNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaNoNoYesYes
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available3336
Citizenship Timeline5527
Dual CitizenshipYesYesYesYes
Immigration Score5686
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days183183365183
Personal Tax Top Rate40483544
Territorial TaxationNoNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeYesNoNoYes
Exit TaxYesYesNoYes
Practical Details
Banking Difficultymoderatedifficultdifficultmoderate
100% Foreign OwnershipYesYesYesYes
Company Formation514110
Virtual Office OKYesNoYesYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaNoNoYesYes
Tourist Workgray_areaillegalgray_areaillegal
Tourist Visa Days90909090
PE Risk Levelhighvery_highmoderatemoderate
Days Before Tax Res.183183365183
Internet Speed907513093
Coworking/mo$300$250$150$175
Family Details
Safety Index62724554
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYesYes
Homeschoolinglegalillegallegal_with_restrictionslegal_with_restrictions
Healthcare Quality75877259
Cost of Living95885040
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns1252142
English Business EnvYesYesNoYes
Talent Pool Quality60857868

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