Mexico, Greece, Spain, United Kingdom: Visa Options & Startup Ecosystem Compared

Side-by-side breakdown of visa options, startup ecosystem, tax rates, and 6 more dimensions for founders choosing where to incorporate in 2026.

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🇪🇸Spain
69
Worldwide
🇲🇽Mexico
58
Worldwide
🇬🇧United Kingdom
71
Worldwide
🇬🇷Greece
70
Worldwide

Dimension Profile

Shape = jurisdiction fingerprint. Gap = your decision.

Tax Regime Comparison2
🇪🇸SpainWorldwide47%
🇲🇽MexicoWorldwide35%
🇬🇧United KingdomWorldwide45%
🇬🇷GreeceWorldwide44%
Exit tax applies in one jurisdictionCritical

Spain and Mexico 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.

12pp personal tax rate spreadNote

Both countries tax worldwide income, but the top personal income tax rates differ materially. Spain: 47% vs Mexico: 35%. Both apply to all global earnings once you establish residency.

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
🇲🇽Mexico58
🇬🇧United Kingdom71
🇬🇷Greece70
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
32
15
42
52
Funding
100
85
85
85
Visa
90
50
80
85
Residency
43
65
65
60
Tax Res.
45
40
45
45
Practical
96
73
100
83
Remote Work
64
56
43
79
Family
95
80
80
85
Ecosystem
60
70
100
65
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate25%30%25%22%
Capital Gains Tax28%30%24%22%
Tax Treaties966513057
Territorial SystemNoNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs1008265016
Government GrantsYesYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleYesNoNoYes
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaYesNoYesYes
Processing Time453056120
Min Investment-$40K$0$272K
E-ResidencyNoNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaYesNoNoYes
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available2336
Citizenship Timeline10567
Dual CitizenshipNoYesYesYes
Immigration Score7776
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days183183183183
Personal Tax Top Rate47354544
Territorial TaxationNoNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeYesNoNoYes
Exit TaxYesYesNoYes
Practical Details
Banking Difficultyeasymoderateeasymoderate
100% Foreign OwnershipYesYesYesYes
Company Formation710110
Virtual Office OKYesYesYesYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaYesNoNoYes
Tourist Workgray_areatoleratedillegalillegal
Tourist Visa Days9018018090
PE Risk Levelmoderatemoderatevery_highmoderate
Days Before Tax Res.183183183183
Internet Speed220558593
Coworking/mo$250$150$400$175
Family Details
Safety Index72416554
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYesYes
Homeschoolinglegal_with_restrictionslegallegallegal_with_restrictions
Healthcare Quality82657859
Cost of Living554810540
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns518752
English Business EnvNoNoYesYes
Talent Pool Quality70689068

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