Compare all 33 schemes across 30 countries. Results separate salary relief from foreign-income rules and link to the official conditions.
Calculation assumptions and exchange rates
Figures assume a full eligible year and that the entered salary is qualifying income. For partial-exemption schemes, the calculator shows relief and the remaining tax base; it does not invent progressive tax rates. For flat-rate schemes, it shows income after the modelled tax, with exclusions on each result.
Fixed indicative rates, not live exchange rates. Legal thresholds use the official currency and salary definition. Bonus, equity, part-year and household adjustments are not modelled.
Compare published-rate tax illustrations
Only schemes with a direct rate appear here. Partial-exemption and foreign-income schemes remain in the results below. Read each exclusion before comparing figures.
Understand what a match means
The finder screens salary and profile information, but cannot determine legal eligibility. Prior residence, employer status, professional qualifications, work location and application timing can be decisive. Every card keeps the official source within reach.
Three different kinds of result
| Mechanism | What the tool shows | What still needs checking |
|---|---|---|
| Published special rate | Tax under that rate and income remaining | Qualifying income, social insurance and other deductions |
| Partial exemption or deduction | Relief amount and salary left in the tax base | Ordinary progressive tax, deductions and household circumstances |
| Foreign-income or package-dependent relief | Rules and conditions, without an invented salary figure | Income source, remittances, residence status and actual compensation |
Worked example: an exemption is not net pay
On €100,000 of fully qualifying salary, a 50% exemption would leave €50,000 in the tax base before other adjustments. It does not mean €50,000 tax or a 50% effective tax rate. The national tax calculation still has to be applied to the relevant base.
Why a scheme can stay visible below its threshold
A researcher route may have different salary rules from an ordinary employee route. Some tests use guaranteed monthly pay or basic salary excluding bonuses. Results therefore retain the scheme with a warning instead of silently claiming that the salary settles every route.
Build a shortlist you can act on
- Choose the countries, profile and income type that fit your move.
- Open the conditions and record which ones you have confirmed.
- Ask payroll for an ordinary-tax and special-regime simulation with the same assumptions.
- Compare the first year, a normal year and the year after relief expires.
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Common questions
Does a digital-nomad visa automatically give tax relief?
No. Immigration permission and tax treatment are separate. Some rules depend on where the work is physically performed, not where the employer or bank account is located.
Why is a legacy scheme included?
Existing participants may still need it. A legacy label means new determinations are closed or transitional conditions apply. It is not a recommendation for a new arrival.
Are salary and travel inputs uploaded?
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