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

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

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🇮🇪Ireland
62
Remittance-Based
🇩🇪Germany
64
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%
🇩🇪GermanyWorldwide47.5%
🇵🇹PortugalIFICI (Incentivo Fiscal para a Internacionalização de Competências e Investimento)48%
🇬🇷GreeceWorldwide44%
Tax system mismatchCritical

Germany and Greece tax all worldwide income once you become a tax resident (top rate: 47.5%). 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
🇩🇪Germany64
🇵🇹Portugal76
🇬🇷Greece70
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
83
15
55
52
Funding
100
100
95
85
Visa
80
80
90
85
Residency
75
75
78
60
Tax Res.
60
30
45
45
Practical
86
75
91
83
Remote Work
39
34
69
79
Family
80
80
95
85
Ecosystem
75
90
90
65
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate12.5%29.9%21%22%
Capital Gains Tax33%25%28%22%
Tax Treaties761007857
Territorial SystemNoNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs652804816
Government GrantsYesYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleYesYesYesYes
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaYesYesYesYes
Processing Time909090120
Min Investment$55K$0$0$272K
E-ResidencyNoNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaNoNoYesYes
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available3336
Citizenship Timeline5557
Dual CitizenshipYesYesYesYes
Immigration Score5686
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days183183183183
Personal Tax Top Rate40484844
Territorial TaxationNoNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeYesNoYesYes
Exit TaxYesYesYesYes
Practical Details
Banking Difficultymoderatedifficultmoderatemoderate
100% Foreign OwnershipYesYesYesYes
Company Formation514310
Virtual Office OKYesNoYesYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaNoNoYesYes
Tourist Workgray_areaillegalgray_areaillegal
Tourist Visa Days90909090
PE Risk Levelhighvery_highmoderatemoderate
Days Before Tax Res.183183183183
Internet Speed90758593
Coworking/mo$300$250$180$175
Family Details
Safety Index62728254
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYesYes
Homeschoolinglegalillegallegal_with_restrictionslegal_with_restrictions
Healthcare Quality75877659
Cost of Living95886840
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns125262
English Business EnvYesYesYesYes
Talent Pool Quality60857268

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