Greece, Spain, United Kingdom: Startup Ecosystem & Remote Work Compared

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

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🇪🇸Spain
69
Worldwide
🇬🇧United Kingdom
71
Worldwide
🇬🇷Greece
70
Worldwide

Dimension Profile

Shape = jurisdiction fingerprint. Gap = your decision.

Tax Regime Comparison1
🇪🇸SpainWorldwide47%
🇬🇧United KingdomWorldwide45%
🇬🇷GreeceWorldwide44%
Exit tax applies in one jurisdictionCritical

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.

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
🇪🇸Spain69
🇬🇧United Kingdom71
🇬🇷Greece70
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
32
42
52
Funding
100
85
85
Visa
90
80
85
Residency
43
65
60
Tax Res.
45
45
45
Practical
96
100
83
Remote Work
64
43
79
Family
95
80
85
Ecosystem
60
100
65
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate25%25%22%
Capital Gains Tax28%24%22%
Tax Treaties9613057
Territorial SystemNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs10065016
Government GrantsYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleYesNoYes
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaYesYesYes
Processing Time4556120
Min Investment-$0$272K
E-ResidencyNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaYesNoYes
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available236
Citizenship Timeline1067
Dual CitizenshipNoYesYes
Immigration Score776
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days183183183
Personal Tax Top Rate474544
Territorial TaxationNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeYesNoYes
Exit TaxYesNoYes
Practical Details
Banking Difficultyeasyeasymoderate
100% Foreign OwnershipYesYesYes
Company Formation7110
Virtual Office OKYesYesYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaYesNoYes
Tourist Workgray_areaillegalillegal
Tourist Visa Days9018090
PE Risk Levelmoderatevery_highmoderate
Days Before Tax Res.183183183
Internet Speed2208593
Coworking/mo$250$400$175
Family Details
Safety Index726554
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYes
Homeschoolinglegal_with_restrictionslegallegal_with_restrictions
Healthcare Quality827859
Cost of Living5510540
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns5752
English Business EnvNoYesYes
Talent Pool Quality709068

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