Best Countries for Professional Services

23 countries scored for professional services startups. Top score: 88 - Average: 70.

Consulting firms, agencies, and freelancers. Personal tax optimization and substance rules define net take-home pay.

Industry

Industry-weighted scoring:Tax 8%Funding 2%Visa 5%Residency 10%Tax Res. 23%Practical 13%Remote Work 5%Family 17%Ecosystem 7%Freelancer Friendliness 5%Payment Processor Access 5%

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Showing 11 countries in Europe for Professional Services, sorted by Overall Score

Ireland

Remittance-Based

Corp Tax: 12.5%

Income Tax: 40%

Cyprus

Corp Tax: 12.5%

Income Tax: 35%

Estonia

Income Tax: 20%

Georgia

Income Tax: 20%

Malta

Remittance-Based

Income Tax: 35%

Portugal

Income Tax: 48%

Netherlands

Corp Tax: 25.8%

Income Tax: 49.5%

United Kingdom

Income Tax: 45%

Greece

Income Tax: 44%

Spain

Income Tax: 47%

Germany

Corp Tax: 29.9%

Income Tax: 47.5%

Score guide:

75

70+ Excellent

55

40-69 Moderate

25

<40 Poor