Ireland, Cyprus, Malta, Indonesia: Tax Rates & Remote Work Compared

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

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🇮🇪Ireland
62
Remittance-Based
🇮🇩Indonesia
61
Worldwide
🇲🇹Malta
72
Remittance-Based
🇨🇾Cyprus
81
Worldwide

Dimension Profile

Shape = jurisdiction fingerprint. Gap = your decision.

Tax Regime Comparison2
🇮🇪IrelandRemittance-Based40%
🇮🇩IndonesiaWorldwide35%
🇲🇹MaltaRemittance-Based35%
🇨🇾CyprusWorldwide35%
Exit tax applies in one jurisdictionCritical

Ireland 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

Ireland 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
🇮🇪Ireland62
🇮🇩Indonesia61
🇲🇹Malta72
🇨🇾Cyprus81
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
83
37
25
83
Funding
100
80
85
85
Visa
80
90
90
90
Residency
75
43
83
65
Tax Res.
60
55
70
70
Practical
86
45
86
86
Remote Work
39
67
84
64
Family
80
75
100
100
Ecosystem
75
70
50
65
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate12.5%22%35%12.5%
Capital Gains Tax33%-0%0%
Tax Treaties76717765
Territorial SystemNoNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs65301820
Government GrantsYesYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleYesNoYesYes
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaYesYesYesYes
Processing Time90606060
Min Investment$55K-$27K$30K
E-ResidencyNoNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaNoYesYesYes
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available3233
Citizenship Timeline51057
Dual CitizenshipYesNoYesYes
Immigration Score5577
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days183183183183
Personal Tax Top Rate40353535
Territorial TaxationNoNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeYesNoYesYes
Exit TaxYesNoNoNo
Practical Details
Banking Difficultymoderatedifficultmoderatemoderate
100% Foreign OwnershipYesNoYesYes
Company Formation53075
Virtual Office OKYesNoYesYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaNoYesYesYes
Tourist Workgray_areagray_areatoleratedgray_area
Tourist Visa Days90309090
PE Risk Levelhighlowlowmoderate
Days Before Tax Res.18318318360
Internet Speed90256565
Coworking/mo$300$100$200$180
Family Details
Safety Index62557280
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYesYes
Homeschoolinglegallegallegal_with_restrictionslegal_with_restrictions
Healthcare Quality75557475
Cost of Living95327270
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns12801
English Business EnvYesNoYesYes
Talent Pool Quality60505560

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