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

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

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🇪🇸Spain
69
Worldwide
🇮🇪Ireland
62
Remittance-Based
🇬🇷Greece
70
Worldwide
🇮🇹Italy
70
Worldwide

Dimension Profile

Shape = jurisdiction fingerprint. Gap = your decision.

Tax Regime Comparison1
🇪🇸SpainWorldwide47%
🇮🇪IrelandRemittance-Based40%
🇬🇷GreeceWorldwide44%
🇮🇹ItalyWorldwide43%
Exit tax applies in one jurisdictionCritical

Spain 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
🇪🇸Spain69
🇮🇪Ireland62
🇬🇷Greece70
🇮🇹Italy70
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
32
83
52
32
Funding
100
100
85
100
Visa
90
80
85
90
Residency
43
75
60
68
Tax Res.
45
60
45
55
Practical
96
86
83
83
Remote Work
64
39
79
64
Family
95
80
85
85
Ecosystem
60
75
65
65
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate25%12.5%22%27.9%
Capital Gains Tax28%33%22%26%
Tax Treaties967657100
Territorial SystemNoNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs100651680
Government GrantsYesYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleYesYesYesYes
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaYesYesYesYes
Processing Time459012060
Min Investment-$55K$272K-
E-ResidencyNoNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaYesNoYesYes
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available2364
Citizenship Timeline105710
Dual CitizenshipNoYesYesYes
Immigration Score7566
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days183183183183
Personal Tax Top Rate47404443
Territorial TaxationNoNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeYesYesYesYes
Exit TaxYesYesYesNo
Practical Details
Banking Difficultyeasymoderatemoderatemoderate
100% Foreign OwnershipYesYesYesYes
Company Formation751030
Virtual Office OKYesYesYesYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaYesNoYesYes
Tourist Workgray_areagray_areaillegalgray_area
Tourist Visa Days90909090
PE Risk Levelmoderatehighmoderatemoderate
Days Before Tax Res.183183183183
Internet Speed2209093117
Coworking/mo$250$300$175$275
Family Details
Safety Index72625465
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYesYes
Homeschoolinglegal_with_restrictionslegallegal_with_restrictionslegal_with_restrictions
Healthcare Quality82755982
Cost of Living55954055
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns51229
English Business EnvNoYesYesNo
Talent Pool Quality70606865

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