Where should you incorporate?
The FSI ranks all 27 EU member states across the four dimensions that determine whether a jurisdiction is genuinely sustainable for a founder-led business — not just the headline tax rate.
EU Economic Intelligence · 27 Member States
One platform. All 27 EU member states. Tax rates, incorporation costs, employment burdens, digital infrastructure, and two proprietary indices that help you decide where in Europe your business belongs.
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The FSI ranks all 27 EU member states across the four dimensions that determine whether a jurisdiction is genuinely sustainable for a founder-led business — not just the headline tax rate.
The DNVS scores every EU member state on five dimensions that actually determine whether a remote worker will thrive — not just visa availability, but the full picture of life quality and financial impact.
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Every country. Every metric. Verified quarterly. These are just six of the 27 member states covered in full.
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Choosing where to incorporate is a 10-year decision. Tax rate is one factor. Business formation speed, labour market flexibility, digital infrastructure, and regulatory burden are the others — and they vary enormously across the EU-27.
A €60,000 gross salary costs dramatically different amounts to an employer in Germany vs. Bulgaria vs. Ireland. Social contributions, employer taxes, and pension obligations shift the number by tens of thousands. You need the full picture before headcount decisions.
Portugal has NHR. Estonia has e-Residency. Bulgaria has a 10% flat rate. But what about internet speed? Cost of living? How long does it actually take to open a bank account? The headline numbers are just the start of the real analysis.
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