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

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

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🇮🇪Ireland
62
Remittance-Based
🇨🇾Cyprus
81
Worldwide
🇹🇭Thailand
57
Worldwide
🇬🇷Greece
70
Worldwide

Dimension Profile

Shape = jurisdiction fingerprint. Gap = your decision.

Tax Regime Comparison2
🇮🇪IrelandRemittance-Based40%
🇨🇾CyprusWorldwide35%
🇹🇭ThailandWorldwide35%
🇬🇷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 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 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
🇮🇪Ireland62
🇨🇾Cyprus81
🇹🇭Thailand57
🇬🇷Greece70
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
83
83
43
52
Funding
100
85
70
85
Visa
80
90
90
85
Residency
75
65
58
60
Tax Res.
60
70
60
45
Practical
86
86
58
83
Remote Work
39
64
72
79
Family
80
100
80
85
Ecosystem
75
65
60
65
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate12.5%12.5%20%22%
Capital Gains Tax33%0%0%22%
Tax Treaties76656157
Territorial SystemNoNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs65202016
Government GrantsYesYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleYesYesNoYes
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaYesYesYesYes
Processing Time906060120
Min Investment$55K$30K-$272K
E-ResidencyNoNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaNoYesYesYes
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available3326
Citizenship Timeline57127
Dual CitizenshipYesYesNoYes
Immigration Score5766
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days183183180183
Personal Tax Top Rate40353544
Territorial TaxationNoNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeYesYesNoYes
Exit TaxYesNoNoYes
Practical Details
Banking Difficultymoderatemoderatemoderatemoderate
100% Foreign OwnershipYesYesNoYes
Company Formation551410
Virtual Office OKYesYesYesYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaNoYesYesYes
Tourist Workgray_areagray_areagray_areaillegal
Tourist Visa Days90903090
PE Risk Levelhighmoderatelowmoderate
Days Before Tax Res.18360180183
Internet Speed906520093
Coworking/mo$300$180$150$175
Family Details
Safety Index62806254
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYesYes
Homeschoolinglegallegal_with_restrictionslegal_with_restrictionslegal_with_restrictions
Healthcare Quality75757259
Cost of Living95704040
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns12132
English Business EnvYesYesNoYes
Talent Pool Quality60605568

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