Ireland, Greece, United Kingdom: 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
🇬🇧United Kingdom
71
Worldwide
🇬🇷Greece
70
Worldwide

Dimension Profile

Shape = jurisdiction fingerprint. Gap = your decision.

Tax Regime Comparison1
🇮🇪IrelandRemittance-Based40%
🇬🇧United KingdomWorldwide45%
🇬🇷GreeceWorldwide44%
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 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
🇮🇪Ireland62
🇬🇧United Kingdom71
🇬🇷Greece70
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
83
42
52
Funding
100
85
85
Visa
80
80
85
Residency
75
65
60
Tax Res.
60
45
45
Practical
86
100
83
Remote Work
39
43
79
Family
80
80
85
Ecosystem
75
100
65
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate12.5%25%22%
Capital Gains Tax33%24%22%
Tax Treaties7613057
Territorial SystemNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs6565016
Government GrantsYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleYesNoYes
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaYesYesYes
Processing Time9056120
Min Investment$55K$0$272K
E-ResidencyNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaNoNoYes
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available336
Citizenship Timeline567
Dual CitizenshipYesYesYes
Immigration Score576
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days183183183
Personal Tax Top Rate404544
Territorial TaxationNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeYesNoYes
Exit TaxYesNoYes
Practical Details
Banking Difficultymoderateeasymoderate
100% Foreign OwnershipYesYesYes
Company Formation5110
Virtual Office OKYesYesYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaNoNoYes
Tourist Workgray_areaillegalillegal
Tourist Visa Days9018090
PE Risk Levelhighvery_highmoderate
Days Before Tax Res.183183183
Internet Speed908593
Coworking/mo$300$400$175
Family Details
Safety Index626554
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYes
Homeschoolinglegallegallegal_with_restrictions
Healthcare Quality757859
Cost of Living9510540
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns12752
English Business EnvYesYesYes
Talent Pool Quality609068

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