Best Countries for Biotech / Life Sciences

23 countries scored for biotech / life sciences startups. Top score: 73 - Average: 61.

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

Industry

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

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Ireland

Europe
Remittance-Based
Overall Score
73
Tax
Funding
Visa
Residency
Tax Res.
Practical
Remote
Family
Ecosystem
Corp Tax: 12.5%
Income Tax: 40%
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Netherlands

Europe
Worldwide
Overall Score
72
Tax
Funding
Visa
Residency
Tax Res.
Practical
Remote
Family
Ecosystem
Corp Tax: 25.8%
Income Tax: 49.5%
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United Kingdom

Europe
Worldwide
Overall Score
70
Tax
Funding
Visa
Residency
Tax Res.
Practical
Remote
Family
Ecosystem
Corp Tax: 25%
Income Tax: 45%
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Estonia

Europe
Worldwide
Overall Score
68
Tax
Funding
Visa
Residency
Tax Res.
Practical
Remote
Family
Ecosystem
Corp Tax: 20%
Income Tax: 20%
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Portugal

Europe
Special Regime
Overall Score
68
Tax
Funding
Visa
Residency
Tax Res.
Practical
Remote
Family
Ecosystem
Corp Tax: 21%
Income Tax: 48%
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Cyprus

Europe
Worldwide
Overall Score
65
Tax
Funding
Visa
Residency
Tax Res.
Practical
Remote
Family
Ecosystem
Corp Tax: 12.5%
Income Tax: 35%
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Spain

Europe
Worldwide
Overall Score
65
Tax
Funding
Visa
Residency
Tax Res.
Practical
Remote
Family
Ecosystem
Corp Tax: 25%
Income Tax: 47%
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Germany

Europe
Worldwide
Overall Score
64
Tax
Funding
Visa
Residency
Tax Res.
Practical
Remote
Family
Ecosystem
Corp Tax: 29.9%
Income Tax: 47.5%
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Greece

Europe
Worldwide
Overall Score
61
Tax
Funding
Visa
Residency
Tax Res.
Practical
Remote
Family
Ecosystem
Corp Tax: 22%
Income Tax: 44%
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Malta

Europe
Remittance-Based
Overall Score
61
Tax
Funding
Visa
Residency
Tax Res.
Practical
Remote
Family
Ecosystem
Corp Tax: 35%
Income Tax: 35%
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Georgia

Europe
Special Regime
Overall Score
55
Tax
Funding
Visa
Residency
Tax Res.
Practical
Remote
Family
Ecosystem
Corp Tax: 15%
Income Tax: 20%
Score guide:
75
70+ Excellent
55
40-69 Moderate
25
<40 Poor