Spain, Italy, Colombia: Tax Rates & Visa Options Compared

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

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🇪🇸Spain
69
Worldwide
🇨🇴Colombia
59
Worldwide
🇮🇹Italy
70
Worldwide

Dimension Profile

Shape = jurisdiction fingerprint. Gap = your decision.

Tax Regime Comparison1
🇪🇸SpainWorldwide47%
🇨🇴ColombiaWorldwide39%
🇮🇹ItalyWorldwide43%
Exit tax applies in one jurisdictionCritical

Spain has 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
🇨🇴Colombia59
🇮🇹Italy70
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
32
0
32
Funding
100
85
100
Visa
90
60
90
Residency
43
70
68
Tax Res.
45
50
55
Practical
96
86
83
Remote Work
64
79
64
Family
95
80
85
Ecosystem
60
60
65
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate25%35%27.9%
Capital Gains Tax28%10%26%
Tax Treaties9617100
Territorial SystemNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs1005580
Government GrantsYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleYesNoYes
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaYesNoYes
Processing Time454560
Min Investment-$27K-
E-ResidencyNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaYesYesYes
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available234
Citizenship Timeline10510
Dual CitizenshipNoYesYes
Immigration Score776
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days183183183
Personal Tax Top Rate473943
Territorial TaxationNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeYesNoYes
Exit TaxYesNoNo
Practical Details
Banking Difficultyeasymoderatemoderate
100% Foreign OwnershipYesYesYes
Company Formation7530
Virtual Office OKYesYesYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaYesYesYes
Tourist Workgray_areatoleratedgray_area
Tourist Visa Days909090
PE Risk Levelmoderatelowmoderate
Days Before Tax Res.183183183
Internet Speed22045117
Coworking/mo$250$120$275
Family Details
Safety Index724465
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYes
Homeschoolinglegal_with_restrictionslegallegal_with_restrictions
Healthcare Quality826582
Cost of Living554255
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns559
English Business EnvNoNoNo
Talent Pool Quality706265

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