Colombia, Mexico, Malta, Thailand: Tax Rates & Visa Options Compared

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

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🇲🇹Malta
72
Remittance-Based
🇲🇽Mexico
58
Worldwide
🇨🇴Colombia
59
Worldwide
🇹🇭Thailand
57
Worldwide

Dimension Profile

Shape = jurisdiction fingerprint. Gap = your decision.

Tax Regime Comparison2
🇲🇹MaltaRemittance-Based35%
🇲🇽MexicoWorldwide35%
🇨🇴ColombiaWorldwide39%
🇹🇭ThailandWorldwide35%
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 countries in this comparison do 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
🇲🇹Malta72
🇲🇽Mexico58
🇨🇴Colombia59
🇹🇭Thailand57
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
25
15
0
43
Funding
85
85
85
70
Visa
90
50
60
90
Residency
83
65
70
58
Tax Res.
70
40
50
60
Practical
86
73
86
58
Remote Work
84
56
79
72
Family
100
80
80
80
Ecosystem
50
70
60
60
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate35%30%35%20%
Capital Gains Tax0%30%10%0%
Tax Treaties77651761
Territorial SystemNoNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs18825520
Government GrantsYesYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleYesNoNoNo
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaYesNoNoYes
Processing Time60304560
Min Investment$27K$40K$27K-
E-ResidencyNoNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaYesNoYesYes
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available3332
Citizenship Timeline55512
Dual CitizenshipYesYesYesNo
Immigration Score7776
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days183183183180
Personal Tax Top Rate35353935
Territorial TaxationNoNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeYesNoNoNo
Exit TaxNoYesNoNo
Practical Details
Banking Difficultymoderatemoderatemoderatemoderate
100% Foreign OwnershipYesYesYesNo
Company Formation710514
Virtual Office OKYesYesYesYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaYesNoYesYes
Tourist Worktoleratedtoleratedtoleratedgray_area
Tourist Visa Days901809030
PE Risk Levellowmoderatelowlow
Days Before Tax Res.183183183180
Internet Speed655545200
Coworking/mo$200$150$120$150
Family Details
Safety Index72414462
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYesYes
Homeschoolinglegal_with_restrictionslegallegallegal_with_restrictions
Healthcare Quality74656572
Cost of Living72484240
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns01853
English Business EnvYesNoNoNo
Talent Pool Quality55686255

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