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2-way tax comparison for 2026

Portugal vs Spain

Portugal

Europe

58
Personal Tax Score
68
Business Tax Score

Spain

Europe

38
Personal Tax Score
65
Business Tax Score

Tax, side by side

🇵🇹 Portugal
🇪🇸 Spain
Top Personal Tax Rate
48%
47-54%Lower
Corporate Tax Rate
19%Lower
25%
Capital Gains Tax
28%
19-30%Lower
Dividend Tax
28%
19-30%Lower
Foreign Income
Worldwide
Worldwide
Residency Days
183 days
183 days
Wealth Tax
None
Yes
Inheritance Tax
None
Yes
VAT/GST
23%
21%Lower
Withholding (Dividends)
25%
19%
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Living there, side by side

Live score (tax + life)
74/100
70/100
Main expat city
Lisbon
Madrid
Monthly budget (one person)
~$2,800
~$2,900
Safety
85/100
78/100
Healthcare
80/100
87/100
English
72/100
55/100
Internet
170 Mbps
250 Mbps
Newcomer regime
IFICI ("NHR 2.0") (20%)
Beckham Law (Special Inbound Regime) (24%)

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🇵🇹
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🇪🇸
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