Colombia, Indonesia, Mexico: Business Setup & Visa Options Compared

Side-by-side breakdown of business setup, visa options, tax rates, and 6 more dimensions for founders choosing where to incorporate in 2026.

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🇮🇩Indonesia
61
Worldwide
🇲🇽Mexico
58
Worldwide
🇨🇴Colombia
59
Worldwide

Dimension Profile

Shape = jurisdiction fingerprint. Gap = your decision.

Tax Regime Comparison2
🇮🇩IndonesiaWorldwide35%
🇲🇽MexicoWorldwide35%
🇨🇴ColombiaWorldwide39%
Exit tax applies in one jurisdictionCritical

Mexico has an exit tax. If you establish residency and later wish to leave, you may owe tax on unrealized gains or assets at departure. The other countries in this comparison do not have an exit tax.

CFC rules apply in one jurisdictionReview

Mexico and Colombia have Controlled Foreign Corporation (CFC) rules. Owning a foreign company as a resident may trigger local tax on undistributed profits - even if the company pays no dividends. The other country in this comparison does not have CFC rules.

Not tax advice. Tax laws change frequently. Verify with a qualified professional before making residency decisions.

Field-by-Field Breakdown

Green = best value per row
Metric
🇮🇩Indonesia61
🇲🇽Mexico58
🇨🇴Colombia59
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
37
15
0
Funding
80
85
85
Visa
90
50
60
Residency
43
65
70
Tax Res.
55
40
50
Practical
45
73
86
Remote Work
67
56
79
Family
75
80
80
Ecosystem
70
70
60
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate22%30%35%
Capital Gains Tax-30%10%
Tax Treaties716517
Territorial SystemNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs308255
Government GrantsYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleNoNoNo
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaYesNoNo
Processing Time603045
Min Investment-$40K$27K
E-ResidencyNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaYesNoYes
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available233
Citizenship Timeline1055
Dual CitizenshipNoYesYes
Immigration Score577
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days183183183
Personal Tax Top Rate353539
Territorial TaxationNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeNoNoNo
Exit TaxNoYesNo
Practical Details
Banking Difficultydifficultmoderatemoderate
100% Foreign OwnershipNoYesYes
Company Formation30105
Virtual Office OKNoYesYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaYesNoYes
Tourist Workgray_areatoleratedtolerated
Tourist Visa Days3018090
PE Risk Levellowmoderatelow
Days Before Tax Res.183183183
Internet Speed255545
Coworking/mo$100$150$120
Family Details
Safety Index554144
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYes
Homeschoolinglegallegallegal
Healthcare Quality556565
Cost of Living324842
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns8185
English Business EnvNoNoNo
Talent Pool Quality506862

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