Italy, Spain, Greece: Residency Pathways & Tax Rates Compared

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

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

Dimension Profile

Shape = jurisdiction fingerprint. Gap = your decision.

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

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
🇪🇸Spain69
🇬🇷Greece70
🇮🇹Italy70
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
32
52
32
Funding
100
85
100
Visa
90
85
90
Residency
43
60
68
Tax Res.
45
45
55
Practical
96
83
83
Remote Work
64
79
64
Family
95
85
85
Ecosystem
60
65
65
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate25%22%27.9%
Capital Gains Tax28%22%26%
Tax Treaties9657100
Territorial SystemNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs1001680
Government GrantsYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleYesYesYes
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaYesYesYes
Processing Time4512060
Min Investment-$272K-
E-ResidencyNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaYesYesYes
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available264
Citizenship Timeline10710
Dual CitizenshipNoYesYes
Immigration Score766
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days183183183
Personal Tax Top Rate474443
Territorial TaxationNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeYesYesYes
Exit TaxYesYesNo
Practical Details
Banking Difficultyeasymoderatemoderate
100% Foreign OwnershipYesYesYes
Company Formation71030
Virtual Office OKYesYesYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaYesYesYes
Tourist Workgray_areaillegalgray_area
Tourist Visa Days909090
PE Risk Levelmoderatemoderatemoderate
Days Before Tax Res.183183183
Internet Speed22093117
Coworking/mo$250$175$275
Family Details
Safety Index725465
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYes
Homeschoolinglegal_with_restrictionslegal_with_restrictionslegal_with_restrictions
Healthcare Quality825982
Cost of Living554055
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns529
English Business EnvNoYesNo
Talent Pool Quality706865

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