Ireland, Greece, Italy, Colombia: Tax Rates & Remote Work Compared

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

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🇮🇪Ireland
62
Remittance-Based
🇨🇴Colombia
59
Worldwide
🇬🇷Greece
70
Worldwide
🇮🇹Italy
70
Worldwide

Dimension Profile

Shape = jurisdiction fingerprint. Gap = your decision.

Tax Regime Comparison1
🇮🇪IrelandRemittance-Based40%
🇨🇴ColombiaWorldwide39%
🇬🇷GreeceWorldwide44%
🇮🇹ItalyWorldwide43%
Exit tax applies in one jurisdictionCritical

Ireland 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 countries in this comparison do 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
🇮🇪Ireland62
🇨🇴Colombia59
🇬🇷Greece70
🇮🇹Italy70
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
83
0
52
32
Funding
100
85
85
100
Visa
80
60
85
90
Residency
75
70
60
68
Tax Res.
60
50
45
55
Practical
86
86
83
83
Remote Work
39
79
79
64
Family
80
80
85
85
Ecosystem
75
60
65
65
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate12.5%35%22%27.9%
Capital Gains Tax33%10%22%26%
Tax Treaties761757100
Territorial SystemNoNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs65551680
Government GrantsYesYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleYesNoYesYes
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaYesNoYesYes
Processing Time904512060
Min Investment$55K$27K$272K-
E-ResidencyNoNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaNoYesYesYes
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available3364
Citizenship Timeline55710
Dual CitizenshipYesYesYesYes
Immigration Score5766
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days183183183183
Personal Tax Top Rate40394443
Territorial TaxationNoNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeYesNoYesYes
Exit TaxYesNoYesNo
Practical Details
Banking Difficultymoderatemoderatemoderatemoderate
100% Foreign OwnershipYesYesYesYes
Company Formation551030
Virtual Office OKYesYesYesYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaNoYesYesYes
Tourist Workgray_areatoleratedillegalgray_area
Tourist Visa Days90909090
PE Risk Levelhighlowmoderatemoderate
Days Before Tax Res.183183183183
Internet Speed904593117
Coworking/mo$300$120$175$275
Family Details
Safety Index62445465
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYesYes
Homeschoolinglegallegallegal_with_restrictionslegal_with_restrictions
Healthcare Quality75655982
Cost of Living95424055
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns12529
English Business EnvYesNoYesNo
Talent Pool Quality60626865

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