Ireland, Netherlands, Italy, Greece: 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
🇳🇱Netherlands
59
Worldwide
🇬🇷Greece
70
Worldwide
🇮🇹Italy
70
Worldwide

Dimension Profile

Shape = jurisdiction fingerprint. Gap = your decision.

Tax Regime Comparison1
🇮🇪IrelandRemittance-Based40%
🇳🇱NetherlandsWorldwide49.5%
🇬🇷GreeceWorldwide44%
🇮🇹ItalyWorldwide43%
Exit tax applies in one jurisdictionCritical

Ireland and Netherlands 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
🇳🇱Netherlands59
🇬🇷Greece70
🇮🇹Italy70
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
83
39
52
32
Funding
100
100
85
100
Visa
80
75
85
90
Residency
75
73
60
68
Tax Res.
60
45
45
55
Practical
86
100
83
83
Remote Work
39
39
79
64
Family
80
90
85
85
Ecosystem
75
100
65
65
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate12.5%25.8%22%27.9%
Capital Gains Tax33%36%22%26%
Tax Treaties7610057100
Territorial SystemNoNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs652001680
Government GrantsYesYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleYesYesYesYes
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaYesYesYesYes
Processing Time903012060
Min Investment$55K-$272K-
E-ResidencyNoNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaNoNoYesYes
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available3364
Citizenship Timeline55710
Dual CitizenshipYesNoYesYes
Immigration Score5866
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days183183183183
Personal Tax Top Rate40504443
Territorial TaxationNoNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeYesYesYesYes
Exit TaxYesYesYesNo
Practical Details
Banking Difficultymoderateeasymoderatemoderate
100% Foreign OwnershipYesYesYesYes
Company Formation551030
Virtual Office OKYesYesYesYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaNoNoYesYes
Tourist Workgray_areagray_areaillegalgray_area
Tourist Visa Days90909090
PE Risk Levelhighhighmoderatemoderate
Days Before Tax Res.183183183183
Internet Speed9030093117
Coworking/mo$300$300$175$275
Family Details
Safety Index62785465
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYesYes
Homeschoolinglegalillegallegal_with_restrictionslegal_with_restrictions
Healthcare Quality75855982
Cost of Living95804055
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns121229
English Business EnvYesYesYesNo
Talent Pool Quality60826865

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