Ireland, Germany, Greece, 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
🇩🇪Germany
64
Worldwide
🇬🇷Greece
70
Worldwide

Dimension Profile

Shape = jurisdiction fingerprint. Gap = your decision.

Tax Regime Comparison3
🇮🇪IrelandRemittance-Based40%
🇮🇩IndonesiaWorldwide35%
🇩🇪GermanyWorldwide47.5%
🇬🇷GreeceWorldwide44%
Exit tax applies in one jurisdictionCritical

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

12.5pp personal tax rate spreadNote

Both countries tax worldwide income, but the top personal income tax rates differ materially. Germany: 47.5% vs Indonesia: 35%. Both apply to all global earnings once you establish residency.

CFC rules apply in one jurisdictionReview

Ireland and Germany 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
🇮🇩Indonesia61
🇩🇪Germany64
🇬🇷Greece70
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
83
37
15
52
Funding
100
80
100
85
Visa
80
90
80
85
Residency
75
43
75
60
Tax Res.
60
55
30
45
Practical
86
45
75
83
Remote Work
39
67
34
79
Family
80
75
80
85
Ecosystem
75
70
90
65
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate12.5%22%29.9%22%
Capital Gains Tax33%-25%22%
Tax Treaties767110057
Territorial SystemNoNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs653028016
Government GrantsYesYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleYesNoYesYes
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaYesYesYesYes
Processing Time906090120
Min Investment$55K-$0$272K
E-ResidencyNoNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaNoYesNoYes
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available3236
Citizenship Timeline51057
Dual CitizenshipYesNoYesYes
Immigration Score5566
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days183183183183
Personal Tax Top Rate40354844
Territorial TaxationNoNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeYesNoNoYes
Exit TaxYesNoYesYes
Practical Details
Banking Difficultymoderatedifficultdifficultmoderate
100% Foreign OwnershipYesNoYesYes
Company Formation5301410
Virtual Office OKYesNoNoYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaNoYesNoYes
Tourist Workgray_areagray_areaillegalillegal
Tourist Visa Days90309090
PE Risk Levelhighlowvery_highmoderate
Days Before Tax Res.183183183183
Internet Speed90257593
Coworking/mo$300$100$250$175
Family Details
Safety Index62557254
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYesYes
Homeschoolinglegallegalillegallegal_with_restrictions
Healthcare Quality75558759
Cost of Living95328840
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns128522
English Business EnvYesNoYesYes
Talent Pool Quality60508568

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