Greece, Thailand, Indonesia, Malta: Business Setup & Residency Pathways Compared

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

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🇮🇩Indonesia
61
Worldwide
🇲🇹Malta
72
Remittance-Based
🇹🇭Thailand
57
Worldwide
🇬🇷Greece
70
Worldwide

Dimension Profile

Shape = jurisdiction fingerprint. Gap = your decision.

Tax Regime Comparison2
🇮🇩IndonesiaWorldwide35%
🇲🇹MaltaRemittance-Based35%
🇹🇭ThailandWorldwide35%
🇬🇷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

Greece has 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
🇮🇩Indonesia61
🇲🇹Malta72
🇹🇭Thailand57
🇬🇷Greece70
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
37
25
43
52
Funding
80
85
70
85
Visa
90
90
90
85
Residency
43
83
58
60
Tax Res.
55
70
60
45
Practical
45
86
58
83
Remote Work
67
84
72
79
Family
75
100
80
85
Ecosystem
70
50
60
65
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate22%35%20%22%
Capital Gains Tax-0%0%22%
Tax Treaties71776157
Territorial SystemNoNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs30182016
Government GrantsYesYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleNoYesNoYes
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaYesYesYesYes
Processing Time606060120
Min Investment-$27K-$272K
E-ResidencyNoNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaYesYesYesYes
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available2326
Citizenship Timeline105127
Dual CitizenshipNoYesNoYes
Immigration Score5766
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days183183180183
Personal Tax Top Rate35353544
Territorial TaxationNoNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeNoYesNoYes
Exit TaxNoNoNoYes
Practical Details
Banking Difficultydifficultmoderatemoderatemoderate
100% Foreign OwnershipNoYesNoYes
Company Formation3071410
Virtual Office OKNoYesYesYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaYesYesYesYes
Tourist Workgray_areatoleratedgray_areaillegal
Tourist Visa Days30903090
PE Risk Levellowlowlowmoderate
Days Before Tax Res.183183180183
Internet Speed256520093
Coworking/mo$100$200$150$175
Family Details
Safety Index55726254
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYesYes
Homeschoolinglegallegal_with_restrictionslegal_with_restrictionslegal_with_restrictions
Healthcare Quality55747259
Cost of Living32724040
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns8032
English Business EnvNoYesNoYes
Talent Pool Quality50555568

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