Ireland, Malta, Indonesia, Greece: 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
🇬🇷Greece
70
Worldwide

Dimension Profile

Shape = jurisdiction fingerprint. Gap = your decision.

Tax Regime Comparison2
🇮🇪IrelandRemittance-Based40%
🇮🇩IndonesiaWorldwide35%
🇲🇹MaltaRemittance-Based35%
🇬🇷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
🇮🇩Indonesia61
🇲🇹Malta72
🇬🇷Greece70
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
83
37
25
52
Funding
100
80
85
85
Visa
80
90
90
85
Residency
75
43
83
60
Tax Res.
60
55
70
45
Practical
86
45
86
83
Remote Work
39
67
84
79
Family
80
75
100
85
Ecosystem
75
70
50
65
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate12.5%22%35%22%
Capital Gains Tax33%-0%22%
Tax Treaties76717757
Territorial SystemNoNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs65301816
Government GrantsYesYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleYesNoYesYes
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaYesYesYesYes
Processing Time906060120
Min Investment$55K-$27K$272K
E-ResidencyNoNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaNoYesYesYes
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available3236
Citizenship Timeline51057
Dual CitizenshipYesNoYesYes
Immigration Score5576
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days183183183183
Personal Tax Top Rate40353544
Territorial TaxationNoNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeYesNoYesYes
Exit TaxYesNoNoYes
Practical Details
Banking Difficultymoderatedifficultmoderatemoderate
100% Foreign OwnershipYesNoYesYes
Company Formation530710
Virtual Office OKYesNoYesYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaNoYesYesYes
Tourist Workgray_areagray_areatoleratedillegal
Tourist Visa Days90309090
PE Risk Levelhighlowlowmoderate
Days Before Tax Res.183183183183
Internet Speed90256593
Coworking/mo$300$100$200$175
Family Details
Safety Index62557254
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYesYes
Homeschoolinglegallegallegal_with_restrictionslegal_with_restrictions
Healthcare Quality75557459
Cost of Living95327240
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns12802
English Business EnvYesNoYesYes
Talent Pool Quality60505568

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