Indonesia, Thailand, Sao Tome and Principe: Startup Funding & Visa Options Compared

Side-by-side breakdown of startup funding, visa options, startup ecosystem, and 6 more dimensions for founders choosing where to incorporate in 2026.

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🇮🇩Indonesia
61
Worldwide
🇹🇭Thailand
57
Worldwide
🇸🇹Sao Tome and Principe
46
Worldwide

Dimension Profile

Shape = jurisdiction fingerprint. Gap = your decision.

Tax Regime Comparison1
🇮🇩IndonesiaWorldwide35%
🇹🇭ThailandWorldwide35%
🇸🇹Sao Tome and PrincipeWorldwide25%
10pp personal tax rate spreadNote

Both countries tax worldwide income, but the top personal income tax rates differ materially. Indonesia: 35% vs Sao Tome and Principe: 25%. Both apply to all global earnings once you establish residency.

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
🇹🇭Thailand57
🇸🇹Sao Tome and Principe46
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
37
43
17
Funding
80
70
40
Visa
90
90
50
Residency
43
58
56
Tax Res.
55
60
55
Practical
45
58
55
Remote Work
67
72
52
Family
75
80
70
Ecosystem
70
60
40
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate22%20%25%
Capital Gains Tax-0%0%
Tax Treaties71613
Territorial SystemNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs30200
Government GrantsYesYesNo
EU Funding EligibleNoNoNo
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaYesYesNo
Processing Time606042
Min Investment--$90K
E-ResidencyNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaYesYesNo
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available222
Citizenship Timeline1012-
Dual CitizenshipNoNoYes
Immigration Score567
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days183180183
Personal Tax Top Rate353525
Territorial TaxationNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeNoNoNo
Exit TaxNoNoNo
Practical Details
Banking Difficultydifficultmoderatevery_difficult
100% Foreign OwnershipNoNoYes
Company Formation301430
Virtual Office OKNoYesNo
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaYesYesNo
Tourist Workgray_areagray_areaillegal
Tourist Visa Days303015
PE Risk Levellowlowlow
Days Before Tax Res.183180183
Internet Speed2520010
Coworking/mo$100$150-
Family Details
Safety Index556265
Int'l SchoolsYesYesNo
Homeschoolinglegallegal_with_restrictions-
Healthcare Quality557230
Cost of Living324028
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns830
English Business EnvNoNoNo
Talent Pool Quality505510

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