Greece, Spain, Portugal, 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
🇪🇸Spain
69
Worldwide
🇵🇹Portugal
76
IFICI (Incentivo Fiscal para a Internacionalização de Competências e Investimento)
🇬🇷Greece
70
Worldwide

Dimension Profile

Shape = jurisdiction fingerprint. Gap = your decision.

Tax Regime Comparison2
🇮🇪IrelandRemittance-Based40%
🇪🇸SpainWorldwide47%
🇵🇹PortugalIFICI (Incentivo Fiscal para a Internacionalização de Competências e Investimento)48%
🇬🇷GreeceWorldwide44%
Tax system mismatchCritical

Spain and Greece tax all worldwide income once you become a tax resident (top rate: 47%). Portugal does not - only locally-sourced income is taxed. This is a fundamental structural difference that affects your total effective tax burden.

Special tax regime available in one jurisdictionNote

Portugal (IFICI (Incentivo Fiscal para a Internacionalização de Competências e Investimento)) offers a qualifying program that may exempt foreign-source income from local tax for up to 10 years. This can significantly reduce your effective rate compared to the standard regime.

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
🇵🇹Portugal76
🇬🇷Greece70
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
83
32
55
52
Funding
100
100
95
85
Visa
80
90
90
85
Residency
75
43
78
60
Tax Res.
60
45
45
45
Practical
86
96
91
83
Remote Work
39
64
69
79
Family
80
95
95
85
Ecosystem
75
60
90
65
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate12.5%25%21%22%
Capital Gains Tax33%28%28%22%
Tax Treaties76967857
Territorial SystemNoNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs651004816
Government GrantsYesYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleYesYesYesYes
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaYesYesYesYes
Processing Time904590120
Min Investment$55K-$0$272K
E-ResidencyNoNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaNoYesYesYes
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available3236
Citizenship Timeline51057
Dual CitizenshipYesNoYesYes
Immigration Score5786
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days183183183183
Personal Tax Top Rate40474844
Territorial TaxationNoNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeYesYesYesYes
Exit TaxYesYesYesYes
Practical Details
Banking Difficultymoderateeasymoderatemoderate
100% Foreign OwnershipYesYesYesYes
Company Formation57310
Virtual Office OKYesYesYesYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaNoYesYesYes
Tourist Workgray_areagray_areagray_areaillegal
Tourist Visa Days90909090
PE Risk Levelhighmoderatemoderatemoderate
Days Before Tax Res.183183183183
Internet Speed902208593
Coworking/mo$300$250$180$175
Family Details
Safety Index62728254
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYesYes
Homeschoolinglegallegal_with_restrictionslegal_with_restrictionslegal_with_restrictions
Healthcare Quality75827659
Cost of Living95556840
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns12562
English Business EnvYesNoYesYes
Talent Pool Quality60707268

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