What each regime adds
On €60,000 a year the largest gain is in Italy: +€12,083 a year. 7 of the 10 regimes leave you more than standard rules at this salary. Some only start at a higher salary, and a flat rate can leave you less than the normal rates.
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| Country | Standard | With the regime | Difference a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | €37,555 | €49,637 | +€12,083 |
| Greece | €38,407 | €48,018 | +€9,612 |
| Cyprus | €45,291 | €52,730 | +€7,439 |
| Netherlands | €44,094 | €50,143 | +€6,050 |
| Poland | €37,021 | €42,375 | +€5,354 |
| Switzerland | €49,746 | €52,286 | +€2,540 |
| Spain | €41,124 | €41,700 | +€576 |
| Malta | €45,492 | from €65,000 | – |
| Ireland | €44,925 | from €125,000 | – |
| Norway | €45,272 | €45,000 | −€272 |
| Germany | €37,561 | no regime | – |
Before you count on one
Every regime has conditions: usually that you didn't live in the country for several years before, that you moved for work, and that you apply in time. Each one lasts a set number of years. The guides cover who qualifies and how to apply.
- The Beckham Law, Spain
- The 30% ruling, the Netherlands
- The impatriate regime, Italy
- The 50% tax break, Greece
- The 50% exemption, Cyprus
- The return relief, Poland
- Highly Skilled Individuals, Malta
- SARP, Ireland
- The PAYE scheme, Norway
- Expat deductions, Switzerland
Germany has no regime for people moving in; here's what you can still deduct. The tax benefits page lists every regime in the 32 countries.
Who these figures are for
A single employee with no children, employed for the whole of 2026, who qualifies for the regime in its first full year. Spain is Catalonia, Italy is Milan, Switzerland is the city of Zurich, and Ireland's SARP is for someone arriving in 2026. Złoty, kroner and francs are converted at the rates on our methodology page.
Cite this study
You can quote and chart these figures with a link to this page. Suggested citation:
netlands, “What an expat tax regime adds to €60,000”, rules checked 15 Nov 2026. https://www.netlands.co/en/data/expat-tax-regimes-compared/