Indonesia, Mexico, Ireland: Tax Rates & Business Setup Compared

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

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🇮🇩Indonesia
61
Worldwide
🇮🇪Ireland
62
Remittance-Based
🇲🇽Mexico
58
Worldwide

Dimension Profile

Shape = jurisdiction fingerprint. Gap = your decision.

Tax Regime Comparison2
🇮🇩IndonesiaWorldwide35%
🇮🇪IrelandRemittance-Based40%
🇲🇽MexicoWorldwide35%
Exit tax applies in one jurisdictionCritical

Ireland and Mexico 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 country in this comparison does not have an exit tax.

CFC rules apply in one jurisdictionReview

Ireland and Mexico 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
🇮🇩Indonesia61
🇮🇪Ireland62
🇲🇽Mexico58
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
37
83
15
Funding
80
100
85
Visa
90
80
50
Residency
43
75
65
Tax Res.
55
60
40
Practical
45
86
73
Remote Work
67
39
56
Family
75
80
80
Ecosystem
70
75
70
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate22%12.5%30%
Capital Gains Tax-33%30%
Tax Treaties717665
Territorial SystemNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs306582
Government GrantsYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleNoYesNo
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaYesYesNo
Processing Time609030
Min Investment-$55K$40K
E-ResidencyNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaYesNoNo
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available233
Citizenship Timeline1055
Dual CitizenshipNoYesYes
Immigration Score557
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days183183183
Personal Tax Top Rate354035
Territorial TaxationNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeNoYesNo
Exit TaxNoYesYes
Practical Details
Banking Difficultydifficultmoderatemoderate
100% Foreign OwnershipNoYesYes
Company Formation30510
Virtual Office OKNoYesYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaYesNoNo
Tourist Workgray_areagray_areatolerated
Tourist Visa Days3090180
PE Risk Levellowhighmoderate
Days Before Tax Res.183183183
Internet Speed259055
Coworking/mo$100$300$150
Family Details
Safety Index556241
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYes
Homeschoolinglegallegallegal
Healthcare Quality557565
Cost of Living329548
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns81218
English Business EnvNoYesNo
Talent Pool Quality506068

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