Best Countries for Biotech / Life Sciences

25 countries scored for biotech / life sciences startups. Top score: 73 - Average: 58.

Drug development, medical devices, diagnostics, and life science tools. Regulatory pathway clarity and R&D credits drive location decisions.

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Industry-weighted scoring:Tax 8%Funding 12%Visa 5%Residency 5%Tax Res. 5%Practical 5%Remote Work 2%Family 8%Ecosystem 10%Regulatory Approval Pathway 15%Clinical Trial Environment 10%Patent Regime for Biologics 5%

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Showing 13 countries in Europe for Biotech / Life Sciences, sorted by Overall Score

United Kingdom

Income Tax: 45%

Estonia

Income Tax: 20%

Italy

Corp Tax: 27.9%

Income Tax: 43%

Portugal

Income Tax: 48%

Cyprus

Corp Tax: 12.5%

Income Tax: 35%

Spain

Income Tax: 47%

Germany

Corp Tax: 29.9%

Income Tax: 47.5%

Greece

Income Tax: 44%

Malta

Remittance-Based

Income Tax: 35%

Switzerland

Corp Tax: 14.9%

Income Tax: 40%

Netherlands

Corp Tax: 25.8%

Income Tax: 49.5%

Ireland

Remittance-Based

Corp Tax: 12.5%

Income Tax: 40%

Georgia

Income Tax: 20%

Score guide:

75

70+ Excellent

55

40-69 Moderate

25

<40 Poor