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

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

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🇩🇪Germany
64
Worldwide
🇮🇪Ireland
62
Remittance-Based
🇬🇷Greece
70
Worldwide
🇮🇹Italy
70
Worldwide

Dimension Profile

Shape = jurisdiction fingerprint. Gap = your decision.

Tax Regime Comparison1
🇩🇪GermanyWorldwide47.5%
🇮🇪IrelandRemittance-Based40%
🇬🇷GreeceWorldwide44%
🇮🇹ItalyWorldwide43%
Exit tax applies in one jurisdictionCritical

Germany and 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
🇩🇪Germany64
🇮🇪Ireland62
🇬🇷Greece70
🇮🇹Italy70
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
15
83
52
32
Funding
100
100
85
100
Visa
80
80
85
90
Residency
75
75
60
68
Tax Res.
30
60
45
55
Practical
75
86
83
83
Remote Work
34
39
79
64
Family
80
80
85
85
Ecosystem
90
75
65
65
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate29.9%12.5%22%27.9%
Capital Gains Tax25%33%22%26%
Tax Treaties1007657100
Territorial SystemNoNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs280651680
Government GrantsYesYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleYesYesYesYes
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaYesYesYesYes
Processing Time909012060
Min Investment$0$55K$272K-
E-ResidencyNoNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaNoNoYesYes
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available3364
Citizenship Timeline55710
Dual CitizenshipYesYesYesYes
Immigration Score6566
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days183183183183
Personal Tax Top Rate48404443
Territorial TaxationNoNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeNoYesYesYes
Exit TaxYesYesYesNo
Practical Details
Banking Difficultydifficultmoderatemoderatemoderate
100% Foreign OwnershipYesYesYesYes
Company Formation1451030
Virtual Office OKNoYesYesYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaNoNoYesYes
Tourist Workillegalgray_areaillegalgray_area
Tourist Visa Days90909090
PE Risk Levelvery_highhighmoderatemoderate
Days Before Tax Res.183183183183
Internet Speed759093117
Coworking/mo$250$300$175$275
Family Details
Safety Index72625465
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYesYes
Homeschoolingillegallegallegal_with_restrictionslegal_with_restrictions
Healthcare Quality87755982
Cost of Living88954055
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns521229
English Business EnvYesYesYesNo
Talent Pool Quality85606865

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