TaxAtlas

2-way tax comparison for 2026

Ireland vs Netherlands

Ireland

Europe

65
Personal Tax Score
90
Business Tax Score

Netherlands

Europe

35
Personal Tax Score
68
Business Tax Score

Tax, side by side

🇮🇪 Ireland
🇳🇱 Netherlands
Top Personal Tax Rate
40%Lower
49.5%
Corporate Tax Rate
12.5%Lower
25.8%
Capital Gains Tax
33%
31%Lower
Dividend Tax
0-33%Lower
24.5-31%
Foreign Income
Worldwide
Worldwide
Residency Days
183 days
183 days
Wealth Tax
None
Yes
Inheritance Tax
Yes
Yes
VAT/GST
23%
21%Lower
Withholding (Dividends)
25%
15%
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Living there, side by side

Live score (tax + life)
70/100
61/100
Main expat city
Dublin
Amsterdam
Monthly budget (one person)
~$4,300
~$4,300
Safety
82/100
80/100
Healthcare
78/100
88/100
English
100/100
92/100
Internet
190 Mbps
205 Mbps
Newcomer regime
Remittance Basis (0%)
30% Ruling (expat scheme) (35%)

Live scores and quality-of-life ratings from the best places to live ranking. Editorial composite ratings; verify before relocating.

🇮🇪
View full Ireland guide
🇳🇱
View full Netherlands guide

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