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United Kingdom vs Spain

Side-by-side tax comparison for 2026

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United Kingdom

Europe

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Spain

Europe

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Scores

Personal Tax Score42
Business Tax Score68

Scores

Personal Tax Score38
Business Tax Score65
CategoryUnited KingdomSpain
Top Personal Tax Rate45%47-54%%
Corporate Tax Rate25%25%
Capital Gains Tax10-24%%19-28%%
Foreign IncomeWorldwideWorldwide
Residency Days183183
Wealth Tax
Inheritance Tax
VAT/GST20%21%
Withholding (Dividends)0%19%

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