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

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

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🇮🇪Ireland
62
Remittance-Based
🇵🇹Portugal
76
IFICI (Incentivo Fiscal para a Internacionalização de Competências e Investimento)
🇳🇱Netherlands
59
Worldwide
🇬🇷Greece
70
Worldwide

Dimension Profile

Shape = jurisdiction fingerprint. Gap = your decision.

Tax Regime Comparison2
🇮🇪IrelandRemittance-Based40%
🇵🇹PortugalIFICI (Incentivo Fiscal para a Internacionalização de Competências e Investimento)48%
🇳🇱NetherlandsWorldwide49.5%
🇬🇷GreeceWorldwide44%
Tax system mismatchCritical

Netherlands and Greece tax all worldwide income once you become a tax resident (top rate: 49.5%). 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
🇵🇹Portugal76
🇳🇱Netherlands59
🇬🇷Greece70
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
83
55
39
52
Funding
100
95
100
85
Visa
80
90
75
85
Residency
75
78
73
60
Tax Res.
60
45
45
45
Practical
86
91
100
83
Remote Work
39
69
39
79
Family
80
95
90
85
Ecosystem
75
90
100
65
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate12.5%21%25.8%22%
Capital Gains Tax33%28%36%22%
Tax Treaties767810057
Territorial SystemNoNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs654820016
Government GrantsYesYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleYesYesYesYes
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaYesYesYesYes
Processing Time909030120
Min Investment$55K$0-$272K
E-ResidencyNoNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaNoYesNoYes
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available3336
Citizenship Timeline5557
Dual CitizenshipYesYesNoYes
Immigration Score5886
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days183183183183
Personal Tax Top Rate40485044
Territorial TaxationNoNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeYesYesYesYes
Exit TaxYesYesYesYes
Practical Details
Banking Difficultymoderatemoderateeasymoderate
100% Foreign OwnershipYesYesYesYes
Company Formation53510
Virtual Office OKYesYesYesYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaNoYesNoYes
Tourist Workgray_areagray_areagray_areaillegal
Tourist Visa Days90909090
PE Risk Levelhighmoderatehighmoderate
Days Before Tax Res.183183183183
Internet Speed908530093
Coworking/mo$300$180$300$175
Family Details
Safety Index62827854
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYesYes
Homeschoolinglegallegal_with_restrictionsillegallegal_with_restrictions
Healthcare Quality75768559
Cost of Living95688040
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns126122
English Business EnvYesYesYesYes
Talent Pool Quality60728268

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