Cyprus, Greece, Malta, Colombia: 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
🇨🇴Colombia
59
Worldwide
🇨🇾Cyprus
81
Worldwide
🇬🇷Greece
70
Worldwide

Dimension Profile

Shape = jurisdiction fingerprint. Gap = your decision.

Tax Regime Comparison2
🇲🇹MaltaRemittance-Based35%
🇨🇴ColombiaWorldwide39%
🇨🇾CyprusWorldwide35%
🇬🇷GreeceWorldwide44%
Exit tax applies in one jurisdictionCritical

Greece 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

Colombia 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 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
🇨🇴Colombia59
🇨🇾Cyprus81
🇬🇷Greece70
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
25
0
83
52
Funding
85
85
85
85
Visa
90
60
90
85
Residency
83
70
65
60
Tax Res.
70
50
70
45
Practical
86
86
86
83
Remote Work
84
79
64
79
Family
100
80
100
85
Ecosystem
50
60
65
65
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate35%35%12.5%22%
Capital Gains Tax0%10%0%22%
Tax Treaties77176557
Territorial SystemNoNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs18552016
Government GrantsYesYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleYesNoYesYes
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaYesNoYesYes
Processing Time604560120
Min Investment$27K$27K$30K$272K
E-ResidencyNoNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaYesYesYesYes
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available3336
Citizenship Timeline5577
Dual CitizenshipYesYesYesYes
Immigration Score7776
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days183183183183
Personal Tax Top Rate35393544
Territorial TaxationNoNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeYesNoYesYes
Exit TaxNoNoNoYes
Practical Details
Banking Difficultymoderatemoderatemoderatemoderate
100% Foreign OwnershipYesYesYesYes
Company Formation75510
Virtual Office OKYesYesYesYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaYesYesYesYes
Tourist Worktoleratedtoleratedgray_areaillegal
Tourist Visa Days90909090
PE Risk Levellowlowmoderatemoderate
Days Before Tax Res.18318360183
Internet Speed65456593
Coworking/mo$200$120$180$175
Family Details
Safety Index72448054
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYesYes
Homeschoolinglegal_with_restrictionslegallegal_with_restrictionslegal_with_restrictions
Healthcare Quality74657559
Cost of Living72427040
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns0512
English Business EnvYesNoYesYes
Talent Pool Quality55626068

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