All comparisons

Italy vs Spain

Side-by-side tax comparison for 2026

🇮🇹

Italy

Europe

High Tax Comparator
🇪🇸

Spain

Europe

High Tax Comparator

Scores

Personal Tax Score42
Business Tax Score60

Scores

Personal Tax Score38
Business Tax Score65
CategoryItalySpain
Top Personal Tax Rate43%47-54%%
Corporate Tax Rate27.8%25%
Capital Gains Tax26%%19-28%%
Foreign IncomeWorldwideWorldwide
Residency Days183183
Wealth Tax
Inheritance Tax
VAT/GST22%21%
Withholding (Dividends)26%19%

Need someone to actually plan Italy or Spain for you?

TaxAtlas covers the rates and rules. For the personal side — exit planning, residency strategy, business structure, or filings — request a response and we'll point you to relevant research or a specialist who handles Italy or Spain cases.

Get help

Comparing more than two countries?

Get the 2026 cheat sheet — all 46 jurisdictions on one page — plus an email when rates change in any of them.

No spam. One email when rates materially change. Unsubscribe in one click.