Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain: Tax Rates & Visa Options Compared

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

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🇪🇸Spain
69
Worldwide
🇮🇪Ireland
62
Remittance-Based
🇲🇽Mexico
58
Worldwide
🇳🇱Netherlands
59
Worldwide

Dimension Profile

Shape = jurisdiction fingerprint. Gap = your decision.

Tax Regime Comparison1
🇪🇸SpainWorldwide47%
🇮🇪IrelandRemittance-Based40%
🇲🇽MexicoWorldwide35%
🇳🇱NetherlandsWorldwide49.5%
14.5pp personal tax rate spreadNote

Both countries tax worldwide income, but the top personal income tax rates differ materially. Netherlands: 49.5% vs Mexico: 35%. Both apply to all global earnings once you establish residency.

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
🇮🇪Ireland62
🇲🇽Mexico58
🇳🇱Netherlands59
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
32
83
15
39
Funding
100
100
85
100
Visa
90
80
50
75
Residency
43
75
65
73
Tax Res.
45
60
40
45
Practical
96
86
73
100
Remote Work
64
39
56
39
Family
95
80
80
90
Ecosystem
60
75
70
100
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate25%12.5%30%25.8%
Capital Gains Tax28%33%30%36%
Tax Treaties967665100
Territorial SystemNoNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs1006582200
Government GrantsYesYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleYesYesNoYes
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaYesYesNoYes
Processing Time45903030
Min Investment-$55K$40K-
E-ResidencyNoNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaYesNoNoNo
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available2333
Citizenship Timeline10555
Dual CitizenshipNoYesYesNo
Immigration Score7578
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days183183183183
Personal Tax Top Rate47403550
Territorial TaxationNoNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeYesYesNoYes
Exit TaxYesYesYesYes
Practical Details
Banking Difficultyeasymoderatemoderateeasy
100% Foreign OwnershipYesYesYesYes
Company Formation75105
Virtual Office OKYesYesYesYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaYesNoNoNo
Tourist Workgray_areagray_areatoleratedgray_area
Tourist Visa Days909018090
PE Risk Levelmoderatehighmoderatehigh
Days Before Tax Res.183183183183
Internet Speed2209055300
Coworking/mo$250$300$150$300
Family Details
Safety Index72624178
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYesYes
Homeschoolinglegal_with_restrictionslegallegalillegal
Healthcare Quality82756585
Cost of Living55954880
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns5121812
English Business EnvNoYesNoYes
Talent Pool Quality70606882

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