Ireland, 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
🇹🇭Thailand
57
Worldwide
🇬🇷Greece
70
Worldwide

Dimension Profile

Shape = jurisdiction fingerprint. Gap = your decision.

Tax Regime Comparison2
🇮🇪IrelandRemittance-Based40%
🇹🇭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 country in this comparison does 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 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
🇹🇭Thailand57
🇬🇷Greece70
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
83
43
52
Funding
100
70
85
Visa
80
90
85
Residency
75
58
60
Tax Res.
60
60
45
Practical
86
58
83
Remote Work
39
72
79
Family
80
80
85
Ecosystem
75
60
65
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate12.5%20%22%
Capital Gains Tax33%0%22%
Tax Treaties766157
Territorial SystemNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs652016
Government GrantsYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleYesNoYes
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaYesYesYes
Processing Time9060120
Min Investment$55K-$272K
E-ResidencyNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaNoYesYes
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available326
Citizenship Timeline5127
Dual CitizenshipYesNoYes
Immigration Score566
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days183180183
Personal Tax Top Rate403544
Territorial TaxationNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeYesNoYes
Exit TaxYesNoYes
Practical Details
Banking Difficultymoderatemoderatemoderate
100% Foreign OwnershipYesNoYes
Company Formation51410
Virtual Office OKYesYesYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaNoYesYes
Tourist Workgray_areagray_areaillegal
Tourist Visa Days903090
PE Risk Levelhighlowmoderate
Days Before Tax Res.183180183
Internet Speed9020093
Coworking/mo$300$150$175
Family Details
Safety Index626254
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYes
Homeschoolinglegallegal_with_restrictionslegal_with_restrictions
Healthcare Quality757259
Cost of Living954040
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns1232
English Business EnvYesNoYes
Talent Pool Quality605568

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