Italy, Ireland, Spain, Netherlands: Tax Rates & Startup Ecosystem Compared

Side-by-side breakdown of tax rates, startup ecosystem, 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
🇳🇱Netherlands
59
Worldwide
🇮🇹Italy
70
Worldwide

Dimension Profile

Shape = jurisdiction fingerprint. Gap = your decision.

Tax Regime Comparison1
🇪🇸SpainWorldwide47%
🇮🇪IrelandRemittance-Based40%
🇳🇱NetherlandsWorldwide49.5%
🇮🇹ItalyWorldwide43%
Exit tax applies in one jurisdictionCritical

Spain and Ireland and Netherlands 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
🇳🇱Netherlands59
🇮🇹Italy70
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
32
83
39
32
Funding
100
100
100
100
Visa
90
80
75
90
Residency
43
75
73
68
Tax Res.
45
60
45
55
Practical
96
86
100
83
Remote Work
64
39
39
64
Family
95
80
90
85
Ecosystem
60
75
100
65
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate25%12.5%25.8%27.9%
Capital Gains Tax28%33%36%26%
Tax Treaties9676100100
Territorial SystemNoNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs1006520080
Government GrantsYesYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleYesYesYesYes
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaYesYesYesYes
Processing Time45903060
Min Investment-$55K--
E-ResidencyNoNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaYesNoNoYes
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available2334
Citizenship Timeline105510
Dual CitizenshipNoYesNoYes
Immigration Score7586
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days183183183183
Personal Tax Top Rate47405043
Territorial TaxationNoNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeYesYesYesYes
Exit TaxYesYesYesNo
Practical Details
Banking Difficultyeasymoderateeasymoderate
100% Foreign OwnershipYesYesYesYes
Company Formation75530
Virtual Office OKYesYesYesYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaYesNoNoYes
Tourist Workgray_areagray_areagray_areagray_area
Tourist Visa Days90909090
PE Risk Levelmoderatehighhighmoderate
Days Before Tax Res.183183183183
Internet Speed22090300117
Coworking/mo$250$300$300$275
Family Details
Safety Index72627865
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYesYes
Homeschoolinglegal_with_restrictionslegalillegallegal_with_restrictions
Healthcare Quality82758582
Cost of Living55958055
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns512129
English Business EnvNoYesYesNo
Talent Pool Quality70608265

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