Indonesia, Greece, 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
🇬🇷Greece
70
Worldwide

Dimension Profile

Shape = jurisdiction fingerprint. Gap = your decision.

Tax Regime Comparison2
🇮🇩IndonesiaWorldwide35%
🇲🇹MaltaRemittance-Based35%
🇬🇷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
🇬🇷Greece70
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
37
25
52
Funding
80
85
85
Visa
90
90
85
Residency
43
83
60
Tax Res.
55
70
45
Practical
45
86
83
Remote Work
67
84
79
Family
75
100
85
Ecosystem
70
50
65
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate22%35%22%
Capital Gains Tax-0%22%
Tax Treaties717757
Territorial SystemNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs301816
Government GrantsYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleNoYesYes
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaYesYesYes
Processing Time6060120
Min Investment-$27K$272K
E-ResidencyNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaYesYesYes
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available236
Citizenship Timeline1057
Dual CitizenshipNoYesYes
Immigration Score576
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days183183183
Personal Tax Top Rate353544
Territorial TaxationNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeNoYesYes
Exit TaxNoNoYes
Practical Details
Banking Difficultydifficultmoderatemoderate
100% Foreign OwnershipNoYesYes
Company Formation30710
Virtual Office OKNoYesYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaYesYesYes
Tourist Workgray_areatoleratedillegal
Tourist Visa Days309090
PE Risk Levellowlowmoderate
Days Before Tax Res.183183183
Internet Speed256593
Coworking/mo$100$200$175
Family Details
Safety Index557254
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYes
Homeschoolinglegallegal_with_restrictionslegal_with_restrictions
Healthcare Quality557459
Cost of Living327240
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns802
English Business EnvNoYesYes
Talent Pool Quality505568

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