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Ireland vs Netherlands vs Malta
3-way tax comparison for 2026
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Ireland
Europe
Low Rate
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Netherlands
Europe
Special RegimeHigh Tax Comparator
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Malta
Europe
Low RateSpecial Regime
Ireland scores
Personal Tax Score65
Business Tax Score90
Netherlands scores
Personal Tax Score35
Business Tax Score68
Malta scores
Personal Tax Score82
Business Tax Score88
| Category | Ireland | Netherlands | Malta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Personal Tax Rate | 40% | 49.5% | 35% |
| Corporate Tax Rate | 12.5% | 25.8% | 35% |
| Capital Gains Tax | 33% | 33%% | 0% |
| Foreign Income | Worldwide | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Residency Days | 183 | 183 | 183 |
| Wealth Tax | |||
| Inheritance Tax | |||
| VAT/GST | 23% | 21% | 18% |
| Withholding (Dividends) | 25% | 15% | 0% |
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