Mexico, Spain, Ireland, United Kingdom: Tax Rates & Visa Options Compared

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

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🇪🇸Spain
69
Worldwide
🇮🇪Ireland
62
Remittance-Based
🇲🇽Mexico
58
Worldwide
🇬🇧United Kingdom
71
Worldwide

Dimension Profile

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Tax Regime Comparison2
🇪🇸SpainWorldwide47%
🇮🇪IrelandRemittance-Based40%
🇲🇽MexicoWorldwide35%
🇬🇧United KingdomWorldwide45%
Exit tax applies in one jurisdictionCritical

Spain and Ireland and Mexico 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
🇮🇪Ireland62
🇲🇽Mexico58
🇬🇧United Kingdom71
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
32
83
15
42
Funding
100
100
85
85
Visa
90
80
50
80
Residency
43
75
65
65
Tax Res.
45
60
40
45
Practical
96
86
73
100
Remote Work
64
39
56
43
Family
95
80
80
80
Ecosystem
60
75
70
100
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate25%12.5%30%25%
Capital Gains Tax28%33%30%24%
Tax Treaties967665130
Territorial SystemNoNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs1006582650
Government GrantsYesYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleYesYesNoNo
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaYesYesNoYes
Processing Time45903056
Min Investment-$55K$40K$0
E-ResidencyNoNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaYesNoNoNo
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available2333
Citizenship Timeline10556
Dual CitizenshipNoYesYesYes
Immigration Score7577
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days183183183183
Personal Tax Top Rate47403545
Territorial TaxationNoNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeYesYesNoNo
Exit TaxYesYesYesNo
Practical Details
Banking Difficultyeasymoderatemoderateeasy
100% Foreign OwnershipYesYesYesYes
Company Formation75101
Virtual Office OKYesYesYesYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaYesNoNoNo
Tourist Workgray_areagray_areatoleratedillegal
Tourist Visa Days9090180180
PE Risk Levelmoderatehighmoderatevery_high
Days Before Tax Res.183183183183
Internet Speed220905585
Coworking/mo$250$300$150$400
Family Details
Safety Index72624165
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYesYes
Homeschoolinglegal_with_restrictionslegallegallegal
Healthcare Quality82756578
Cost of Living559548105
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns5121875
English Business EnvNoYesNoYes
Talent Pool Quality70606890

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