Greece, Singapore, Italy, Thailand: Tax Rates & Remote Work Compared

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

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🇸🇬Singapore
83
Territorial
🇹🇭Thailand
57
Worldwide
🇬🇷Greece
70
Worldwide
🇮🇹Italy
70
Worldwide

Dimension Profile

Shape = jurisdiction fingerprint. Gap = your decision.

Tax Regime Comparison3
🇸🇬SingaporeTerritorial22%
🇹🇭ThailandWorldwide35%
🇬🇷GreeceWorldwide44%
🇮🇹ItalyWorldwide43%
Tax system mismatchCritical

Thailand and Greece and Italy tax all worldwide income once you become a tax resident (top rate: 44%). Singapore does not - only locally-sourced income is taxed. This is a fundamental structural difference that affects your total effective tax burden.

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

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 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
🇸🇬Singapore83
🇹🇭Thailand57
🇬🇷Greece70
🇮🇹Italy70
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
100
43
52
32
Funding
85
70
85
100
Visa
75
90
85
90
Residency
75
58
60
68
Tax Res.
75
60
45
55
Practical
91
58
83
83
Remote Work
35
72
79
64
Family
90
80
85
85
Ecosystem
100
60
65
65
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate17%20%22%27.9%
Capital Gains Tax0%0%22%26%
Tax Treaties936157100
Territorial SystemYesNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs180201680
Government GrantsYesYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleNoNoYesYes
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaYesYesYesYes
Processing Time426012060
Min Investment$0-$272K-
E-ResidencyNoNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaNoYesYesYes
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available3264
Citizenship Timeline212710
Dual CitizenshipNoNoYesYes
Immigration Score7666
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days183180183183
Personal Tax Top Rate22354443
Territorial TaxationYesNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeNoNoYesYes
Exit TaxNoNoYesNo
Practical Details
Banking Difficultyeasymoderatemoderatemoderate
100% Foreign OwnershipYesNoYesYes
Company Formation1141030
Virtual Office OKYesYesYesYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaNoYesYesYes
Tourist Workillegalgray_areaillegalgray_area
Tourist Visa Days30309090
PE Risk Levelvery_highlowmoderatemoderate
Days Before Tax Res.183180183183
Internet Speed25020093117
Coworking/mo$400$150$175$275
Family Details
Safety Index91625465
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYesYes
Homeschoolinglegal_with_restrictionslegal_with_restrictionslegal_with_restrictionslegal_with_restrictions
Healthcare Quality90725982
Cost of Living115404055
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns25329
English Business EnvYesNoYesNo
Talent Pool Quality85556865

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