Greece, Italy, Mexico, Thailand: Visa Options & Tax Rates Compared

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

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🇲🇽Mexico
58
Worldwide
🇹🇭Thailand
57
Worldwide
🇬🇷Greece
70
Worldwide
🇮🇹Italy
70
Worldwide

Dimension Profile

Shape = jurisdiction fingerprint. Gap = your decision.

Tax Regime Comparison2
🇲🇽MexicoWorldwide35%
🇹🇭ThailandWorldwide35%
🇬🇷GreeceWorldwide44%
🇮🇹ItalyWorldwide43%
Exit tax applies in one jurisdictionCritical

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 countries in this comparison do not have an exit tax.

CFC rules apply in one jurisdictionReview

Mexico and Greece and Italy 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
🇲🇽Mexico58
🇹🇭Thailand57
🇬🇷Greece70
🇮🇹Italy70
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
15
43
52
32
Funding
85
70
85
100
Visa
50
90
85
90
Residency
65
58
60
68
Tax Res.
40
60
45
55
Practical
73
58
83
83
Remote Work
56
72
79
64
Family
80
80
85
85
Ecosystem
70
60
65
65
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate30%20%22%27.9%
Capital Gains Tax30%0%22%26%
Tax Treaties656157100
Territorial SystemNoNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs82201680
Government GrantsYesYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleNoNoYesYes
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaNoYesYesYes
Processing Time306012060
Min Investment$40K-$272K-
E-ResidencyNoNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaNoYesYesYes
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available3264
Citizenship Timeline512710
Dual CitizenshipYesNoYesYes
Immigration Score7666
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days183180183183
Personal Tax Top Rate35354443
Territorial TaxationNoNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeNoNoYesYes
Exit TaxYesNoYesNo
Practical Details
Banking Difficultymoderatemoderatemoderatemoderate
100% Foreign OwnershipYesNoYesYes
Company Formation10141030
Virtual Office OKYesYesYesYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaNoYesYesYes
Tourist Worktoleratedgray_areaillegalgray_area
Tourist Visa Days180309090
PE Risk Levelmoderatelowmoderatemoderate
Days Before Tax Res.183180183183
Internet Speed5520093117
Coworking/mo$150$150$175$275
Family Details
Safety Index41625465
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYesYes
Homeschoolinglegallegal_with_restrictionslegal_with_restrictionslegal_with_restrictions
Healthcare Quality65725982
Cost of Living48404055
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns18329
English Business EnvNoNoYesNo
Talent Pool Quality68556865

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