Ireland, Colombia, Greece, Cyprus: Tax Rates & Remote Work Compared

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

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🇮🇪Ireland
62
Remittance-Based
🇨🇴Colombia
59
Worldwide
🇨🇾Cyprus
81
Worldwide
🇬🇷Greece
70
Worldwide

Dimension Profile

Shape = jurisdiction fingerprint. Gap = your decision.

Tax Regime Comparison2
🇮🇪IrelandRemittance-Based40%
🇨🇴ColombiaWorldwide39%
🇨🇾CyprusWorldwide35%
🇬🇷GreeceWorldwide44%
Exit tax applies in one jurisdictionCritical

Ireland and Greece 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 countries in this comparison do not have an exit tax.

CFC rules apply in one jurisdictionReview

Ireland and Colombia and Greece 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
🇮🇪Ireland62
🇨🇴Colombia59
🇨🇾Cyprus81
🇬🇷Greece70
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
83
0
83
52
Funding
100
85
85
85
Visa
80
60
90
85
Residency
75
70
65
60
Tax Res.
60
50
70
45
Practical
86
86
86
83
Remote Work
39
79
64
79
Family
80
80
100
85
Ecosystem
75
60
65
65
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate12.5%35%12.5%22%
Capital Gains Tax33%10%0%22%
Tax Treaties76176557
Territorial SystemNoNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs65552016
Government GrantsYesYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleYesNoYesYes
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaYesNoYesYes
Processing Time904560120
Min Investment$55K$27K$30K$272K
E-ResidencyNoNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaNoYesYesYes
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available3336
Citizenship Timeline5577
Dual CitizenshipYesYesYesYes
Immigration Score5776
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days183183183183
Personal Tax Top Rate40393544
Territorial TaxationNoNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeYesNoYesYes
Exit TaxYesNoNoYes
Practical Details
Banking Difficultymoderatemoderatemoderatemoderate
100% Foreign OwnershipYesYesYesYes
Company Formation55510
Virtual Office OKYesYesYesYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaNoYesYesYes
Tourist Workgray_areatoleratedgray_areaillegal
Tourist Visa Days90909090
PE Risk Levelhighlowmoderatemoderate
Days Before Tax Res.18318360183
Internet Speed90456593
Coworking/mo$300$120$180$175
Family Details
Safety Index62448054
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYesYes
Homeschoolinglegallegallegal_with_restrictionslegal_with_restrictions
Healthcare Quality75657559
Cost of Living95427040
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns12512
English Business EnvYesNoYesYes
Talent Pool Quality60626068

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