Greece, Malta, Argentina, Cyprus: Tax Rates & Residency Pathways Compared

Side-by-side breakdown of tax rates, residency pathways, startup ecosystem, and 6 more dimensions for founders choosing where to incorporate in 2026.

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🇦🇷Argentina
58
Worldwide
🇲🇹Malta
72
Remittance-Based
🇨🇾Cyprus
81
Worldwide
🇬🇷Greece
70
Worldwide

Dimension Profile

Shape = jurisdiction fingerprint. Gap = your decision.

Tax Regime Comparison2
🇦🇷ArgentinaWorldwide35%
🇲🇹MaltaRemittance-Based35%
🇨🇾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

Argentina 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
🇦🇷Argentina58
🇲🇹Malta72
🇨🇾Cyprus81
🇬🇷Greece70
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
0
25
83
52
Funding
85
85
85
85
Visa
90
90
90
85
Residency
91
83
65
60
Tax Res.
55
70
70
45
Practical
81
86
86
83
Remote Work
79
84
64
79
Family
85
100
100
85
Ecosystem
80
50
65
65
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate35%35%12.5%22%
Capital Gains Tax15%0%0%22%
Tax Treaties22776557
Territorial SystemNoNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs65182016
Government GrantsYesYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleNoYesYesYes
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaYesYesYesYes
Processing Time606060120
Min Investment$5K$27K$30K$272K
E-ResidencyNoNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaYesYesYesYes
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available3336
Citizenship Timeline2577
Dual CitizenshipYesYesYesYes
Immigration Score8776
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days365183183183
Personal Tax Top Rate35353544
Territorial TaxationNoNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeNoYesYesYes
Exit TaxNoNoNoYes
Practical Details
Banking Difficultydifficultmoderatemoderatemoderate
100% Foreign OwnershipYesYesYesYes
Company Formation17510
Virtual Office OKYesYesYesYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaYesYesYesYes
Tourist Workgray_areatoleratedgray_areaillegal
Tourist Visa Days90909090
PE Risk Levelmoderatelowmoderatemoderate
Days Before Tax Res.36518360183
Internet Speed130656593
Coworking/mo$150$200$180$175
Family Details
Safety Index45728054
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYesYes
Homeschoolinglegal_with_restrictionslegal_with_restrictionslegal_with_restrictionslegal_with_restrictions
Healthcare Quality72747559
Cost of Living50727040
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns14012
English Business EnvNoYesYesYes
Talent Pool Quality78556068

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