Netherlands, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy: 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
🇬🇧United Kingdom
71
Worldwide
🇳🇱Netherlands
59
Worldwide
🇮🇹Italy
70
Worldwide

Dimension Profile

Shape = jurisdiction fingerprint. Gap = your decision.

Tax Regime Comparison1
🇪🇸SpainWorldwide47%
🇬🇧United KingdomWorldwide45%
🇳🇱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 countries in this comparison do 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
🇬🇧United Kingdom71
🇳🇱Netherlands59
🇮🇹Italy70
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
32
42
39
32
Funding
100
85
100
100
Visa
90
80
75
90
Residency
43
65
73
68
Tax Res.
45
45
45
55
Practical
96
100
100
83
Remote Work
64
43
39
64
Family
95
80
90
85
Ecosystem
60
100
100
65
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate25%25%25.8%27.9%
Capital Gains Tax28%24%36%26%
Tax Treaties96130100100
Territorial SystemNoNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs10065020080
Government GrantsYesYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleYesNoYesYes
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaYesYesYesYes
Processing Time45563060
Min Investment-$0--
E-ResidencyNoNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaYesNoNoYes
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available2334
Citizenship Timeline106510
Dual CitizenshipNoYesNoYes
Immigration Score7786
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days183183183183
Personal Tax Top Rate47455043
Territorial TaxationNoNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeYesNoYesYes
Exit TaxYesNoYesNo
Practical Details
Banking Difficultyeasyeasyeasymoderate
100% Foreign OwnershipYesYesYesYes
Company Formation71530
Virtual Office OKYesYesYesYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaYesNoNoYes
Tourist Workgray_areaillegalgray_areagray_area
Tourist Visa Days901809090
PE Risk Levelmoderatevery_highhighmoderate
Days Before Tax Res.183183183183
Internet Speed22085300117
Coworking/mo$250$400$300$275
Family Details
Safety Index72657865
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYesYes
Homeschoolinglegal_with_restrictionslegalillegallegal_with_restrictions
Healthcare Quality82788582
Cost of Living551058055
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns575129
English Business EnvNoYesYesNo
Talent Pool Quality70908265

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