Northern Europe · Europe
Iceland
Iceland is a Northern Europe jurisdiction. with a standard worldwide income tax regime applicable to tax residents. Corporate profits are taxed at 20%. The jurisdiction offers a digital nomad visa for qualifying individuals.
Impuesto de Sociedades
20%
IRPF
46%
Ganancias de Capital
22%
IVA / GST
24%
Resumen
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Fiscalidad
Residencia y Visado
Empresa y Coste de Vida
Cumplimiento y Reputación
Residencia Fiscal Personal
Tax residency in Iceland is generally triggered by physical presence exceeding 183 days in a calendar year. Foreign income treatment: unknown. Controlled Foreign Corporation (CFC) rules are in force. Residents who own or control foreign entities may face attribution of that entity's undistributed profits under local anti-avoidance provisions.
National income tax 22.5% + municipal ~14.45% = up to ~46.3%. Capital gains and dividends flat 22%. Remote work long-term visa (6 months) available. EEA member. Geothermal energy, very low carbon. High cost of living. Top ranked for quality of life.
Constitución de Empresa e Impuestos de Sociedades
The standard corporate income tax rate is 20%. Establishing a legal presence here involves a higher degree of administrative complexity, often requiring local legal assistance.
Acceso Bancario y Financiero
Account opening in Iceland can be challenging for foreign nationals or non-resident businesses, and enhanced due diligence is common practice. Internet infrastructure is excellent, with widespread fibre broadband and reliable mobile connectivity across urban and suburban areas.
Cumplimiento y Reputación Internacional
Iceland is a member of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and meets its anti-money-laundering standards. EU tax blacklist status: not_listed. Structures involving this jurisdiction may attract additional scrutiny or reporting obligations under EU member state rules.
Para quién es más adecuada esta Jurisdicción
Based on our scoring model, Iceland ranks highest for Founder / Entrepreneur and High Net Worth Individual. It offers a reasonable proposition for founder / entrepreneur (score: 52/100). It offers a reasonable proposition for high net worth individual (score: 49/100). It scores lower for high net worth individual and freelancer and digital nomad, who may find other jurisdictions more suitable for their specific requirements.
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