Espagne
Hong Kong
Espagne vs Hong Kong
Complete comparison for your tax relocation
Taxation
| Top income tax bracket | 47% | 17% |
| Corporate tax | 25% | 16.5% |
| Capital gains | 30% | 0% |
| VAT | 21% | 0% |
| Tax treaty with France | Yes | Yes |
| Special regime | Ley Beckham | Taxation territoriale stricte |
| Territorial taxation | No | Yes |
Ley Beckham
Duration: 6 ans (année d'arrivée + 5 ans)
Régime fiscal spécial pour les travailleurs déplacés en Espagne. Permet d'etre imposé comme non-résident avec un taux forfaitaire de 24 % sur les revenus espagnols jusqu'à 600 000 EUR.
Taxation territoriale stricte
Duration: Permanente (systeme par défaut)
Hong Kong ne taxe que les revenus de source hongkongaise. Les revenus de source étrangere, dividendes, intérets et plus-values sont totalement exonérés. Il n'y a ni TVA, ni impot sur les plus-values, ni impot sur les successions.
Cost of living
| Monthly cost (single) | 1 300 € | 2 000 € |
| Monthly cost (couple) | 2 100 € | 3 200 € |
| City center rent | 1 050 € | 2 200 € |
| Outside city rent | 650 € | 1 400 € |
Estimated total monthly budget (single, with city center rent)
Espagne is approximately 1 850 € cheaper per month in total.
Quality of life
| Average temperature | 18°C | 23°C |
| Safety | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Health index | 87/100 | 83/100 |
| Internet | 150 Mbps | 280 Mbps |
| Timezone vs Paris | +0h | +7h |
| French-speaking community | Medium | Small |
Settling in
| Residence permit delay | 4 months | 2 months |
| Company creation | 14 days | 3 days |
| Bank account | Moderate | Easy |
| Political stability | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Summary
Espagne
- Top IT: 47% | Corp. tax: 25%
- Cost of living: 1 300 €/mo
- Safety: 8/10 | Health: 87/100
- Regime: Ley Beckham (6 ans (année d'arrivée + 5 ans))
Hong Kong
- Top IT: 17% | Corp. tax: 16.5%
- Cost of living: 2 000 €/mo
- Safety: 8/10 | Health: 83/100
- Regime: Taxation territoriale stricte (Permanente (systeme par défaut))
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Disclaimer
The tax information presented is based on estimates from public sources (PwC, OECD, government sources). It does not constitute tax or legal advice. Tax rules change regularly and your personal situation may significantly affect the calculation. Consult a qualified professional before making any relocation decision.