Italy, Germany, Spain, Greece: Remote Work & Tax Rates Compared

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

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🇩🇪Germany
64
Worldwide
🇪🇸Spain
69
Worldwide
🇬🇷Greece
70
Worldwide
🇮🇹Italy
70
Worldwide

Dimension Profile

Shape = jurisdiction fingerprint. Gap = your decision.

Tax Regime Comparison1
🇩🇪GermanyWorldwide47.5%
🇪🇸SpainWorldwide47%
🇬🇷GreeceWorldwide44%
🇮🇹ItalyWorldwide43%
Exit tax applies in one jurisdictionCritical

Germany and Spain 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
🇩🇪Germany64
🇪🇸Spain69
🇬🇷Greece70
🇮🇹Italy70
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
15
32
52
32
Funding
100
100
85
100
Visa
80
90
85
90
Residency
75
43
60
68
Tax Res.
30
45
45
55
Practical
75
96
83
83
Remote Work
34
64
79
64
Family
80
95
85
85
Ecosystem
90
60
65
65
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate29.9%25%22%27.9%
Capital Gains Tax25%28%22%26%
Tax Treaties1009657100
Territorial SystemNoNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs2801001680
Government GrantsYesYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleYesYesYesYes
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaYesYesYesYes
Processing Time904512060
Min Investment$0-$272K-
E-ResidencyNoNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaNoYesYesYes
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available3264
Citizenship Timeline510710
Dual CitizenshipYesNoYesYes
Immigration Score6766
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days183183183183
Personal Tax Top Rate48474443
Territorial TaxationNoNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeNoYesYesYes
Exit TaxYesYesYesNo
Practical Details
Banking Difficultydifficulteasymoderatemoderate
100% Foreign OwnershipYesYesYesYes
Company Formation1471030
Virtual Office OKNoYesYesYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaNoYesYesYes
Tourist Workillegalgray_areaillegalgray_area
Tourist Visa Days90909090
PE Risk Levelvery_highmoderatemoderatemoderate
Days Before Tax Res.183183183183
Internet Speed7522093117
Coworking/mo$250$250$175$275
Family Details
Safety Index72725465
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYesYes
Homeschoolingillegallegal_with_restrictionslegal_with_restrictionslegal_with_restrictions
Healthcare Quality87825982
Cost of Living88554055
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns52529
English Business EnvYesNoYesNo
Talent Pool Quality85706865

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