Italy, Netherlands, Spain: Startup Ecosystem & Residency Pathways Compared

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

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🇪🇸Spain
69
Worldwide
🇳🇱Netherlands
59
Worldwide
🇮🇹Italy
70
Worldwide

Dimension Profile

Shape = jurisdiction fingerprint. Gap = your decision.

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

Spain 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
🇳🇱Netherlands59
🇮🇹Italy70
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
32
39
32
Funding
100
100
100
Visa
90
75
90
Residency
43
73
68
Tax Res.
45
45
55
Practical
96
100
83
Remote Work
64
39
64
Family
95
90
85
Ecosystem
60
100
65
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate25%25.8%27.9%
Capital Gains Tax28%36%26%
Tax Treaties96100100
Territorial SystemNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs10020080
Government GrantsYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleYesYesYes
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaYesYesYes
Processing Time453060
Min Investment---
E-ResidencyNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaYesNoYes
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available234
Citizenship Timeline10510
Dual CitizenshipNoNoYes
Immigration Score786
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days183183183
Personal Tax Top Rate475043
Territorial TaxationNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeYesYesYes
Exit TaxYesYesNo
Practical Details
Banking Difficultyeasyeasymoderate
100% Foreign OwnershipYesYesYes
Company Formation7530
Virtual Office OKYesYesYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaYesNoYes
Tourist Workgray_areagray_areagray_area
Tourist Visa Days909090
PE Risk Levelmoderatehighmoderate
Days Before Tax Res.183183183
Internet Speed220300117
Coworking/mo$250$300$275
Family Details
Safety Index727865
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYes
Homeschoolinglegal_with_restrictionsillegallegal_with_restrictions
Healthcare Quality828582
Cost of Living558055
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns5129
English Business EnvNoYesNo
Talent Pool Quality708265

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