Cyprus, Greece, Ireland, Mexico: Tax Rates & Visa Options Compared

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

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🇮🇪Ireland
62
Remittance-Based
🇲🇽Mexico
58
Worldwide
🇨🇾Cyprus
81
Worldwide
🇬🇷Greece
70
Worldwide

Dimension Profile

Shape = jurisdiction fingerprint. Gap = your decision.

Tax Regime Comparison2
🇮🇪IrelandRemittance-Based40%
🇲🇽MexicoWorldwide35%
🇨🇾CyprusWorldwide35%
🇬🇷GreeceWorldwide44%
Exit tax applies in one jurisdictionCritical

Ireland and Mexico and Greece have 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 country in this comparison does not have an exit tax.

CFC rules apply in one jurisdictionReview

Ireland and Mexico and Greece 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
🇮🇪Ireland62
🇲🇽Mexico58
🇨🇾Cyprus81
🇬🇷Greece70
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
83
15
83
52
Funding
100
85
85
85
Visa
80
50
90
85
Residency
75
65
65
60
Tax Res.
60
40
70
45
Practical
86
73
86
83
Remote Work
39
56
64
79
Family
80
80
100
85
Ecosystem
75
70
65
65
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate12.5%30%12.5%22%
Capital Gains Tax33%30%0%22%
Tax Treaties76656557
Territorial SystemNoNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs65822016
Government GrantsYesYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleYesNoYesYes
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaYesNoYesYes
Processing Time903060120
Min Investment$55K$40K$30K$272K
E-ResidencyNoNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaNoNoYesYes
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available3336
Citizenship Timeline5577
Dual CitizenshipYesYesYesYes
Immigration Score5776
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days183183183183
Personal Tax Top Rate40353544
Territorial TaxationNoNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeYesNoYesYes
Exit TaxYesYesNoYes
Practical Details
Banking Difficultymoderatemoderatemoderatemoderate
100% Foreign OwnershipYesYesYesYes
Company Formation510510
Virtual Office OKYesYesYesYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaNoNoYesYes
Tourist Workgray_areatoleratedgray_areaillegal
Tourist Visa Days901809090
PE Risk Levelhighmoderatemoderatemoderate
Days Before Tax Res.18318360183
Internet Speed90556593
Coworking/mo$300$150$180$175
Family Details
Safety Index62418054
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYesYes
Homeschoolinglegallegallegal_with_restrictionslegal_with_restrictions
Healthcare Quality75657559
Cost of Living95487040
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns121812
English Business EnvYesNoYesYes
Talent Pool Quality60686068

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