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United States vs Spain

Side-by-side tax comparison for 2026

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United States

North America

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Spain

Europe

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Scores

Personal Tax Score45
Business Tax Score65

Scores

Personal Tax Score38
Business Tax Score65
CategoryUnited StatesSpain
Top Personal Tax Rate37%47-54%%
Corporate Tax Rate21%25%
Capital Gains Tax0-20%%19-28%%
Foreign IncomeWorldwideWorldwide
Residency Days183183
Wealth Tax
Inheritance Tax
VAT/GST0%21%
Withholding (Dividends)30%19%

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