Spain, Mexico, Ireland: 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
🇮🇪Ireland
62
Remittance-Based
🇲🇽Mexico
58
Worldwide

Dimension Profile

Shape = jurisdiction fingerprint. Gap = your decision.

Tax Regime Comparison1
🇪🇸SpainWorldwide47%
🇮🇪IrelandRemittance-Based40%
🇲🇽MexicoWorldwide35%
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
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
32
83
15
Funding
100
100
85
Visa
90
80
50
Residency
43
75
65
Tax Res.
45
60
40
Practical
96
86
73
Remote Work
64
39
56
Family
95
80
80
Ecosystem
60
75
70
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate25%12.5%30%
Capital Gains Tax28%33%30%
Tax Treaties967665
Territorial SystemNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs1006582
Government GrantsYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleYesYesNo
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaYesYesNo
Processing Time459030
Min Investment-$55K$40K
E-ResidencyNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaYesNoNo
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available233
Citizenship Timeline1055
Dual CitizenshipNoYesYes
Immigration Score757
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days183183183
Personal Tax Top Rate474035
Territorial TaxationNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeYesYesNo
Exit TaxYesYesYes
Practical Details
Banking Difficultyeasymoderatemoderate
100% Foreign OwnershipYesYesYes
Company Formation7510
Virtual Office OKYesYesYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaYesNoNo
Tourist Workgray_areagray_areatolerated
Tourist Visa Days9090180
PE Risk Levelmoderatehighmoderate
Days Before Tax Res.183183183
Internet Speed2209055
Coworking/mo$250$300$150
Family Details
Safety Index726241
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYes
Homeschoolinglegal_with_restrictionslegallegal
Healthcare Quality827565
Cost of Living559548
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns51218
English Business EnvNoYesNo
Talent Pool Quality706068

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