Ireland, Malta, Mexico, 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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🇮🇩Indonesia
61
Worldwide
🇮🇪Ireland
62
Remittance-Based
🇲🇹Malta
72
Remittance-Based
🇲🇽Mexico
58
Worldwide

Dimension Profile

Shape = jurisdiction fingerprint. Gap = your decision.

Tax Regime Comparison2
🇮🇩IndonesiaWorldwide35%
🇮🇪IrelandRemittance-Based40%
🇲🇹MaltaRemittance-Based35%
🇲🇽MexicoWorldwide35%
Exit tax applies in one jurisdictionCritical

Ireland and Mexico 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 Mexico 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
🇮🇩Indonesia61
🇮🇪Ireland62
🇲🇹Malta72
🇲🇽Mexico58
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
37
83
25
15
Funding
80
100
85
85
Visa
90
80
90
50
Residency
43
75
83
65
Tax Res.
55
60
70
40
Practical
45
86
86
73
Remote Work
67
39
84
56
Family
75
80
100
80
Ecosystem
70
75
50
70
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate22%12.5%35%30%
Capital Gains Tax-33%0%30%
Tax Treaties71767765
Territorial SystemNoNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs30651882
Government GrantsYesYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleNoYesYesNo
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaYesYesYesNo
Processing Time60906030
Min Investment-$55K$27K$40K
E-ResidencyNoNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaYesNoYesNo
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available2333
Citizenship Timeline10555
Dual CitizenshipNoYesYesYes
Immigration Score5577
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days183183183183
Personal Tax Top Rate35403535
Territorial TaxationNoNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeNoYesYesNo
Exit TaxNoYesNoYes
Practical Details
Banking Difficultydifficultmoderatemoderatemoderate
100% Foreign OwnershipNoYesYesYes
Company Formation305710
Virtual Office OKNoYesYesYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaYesNoYesNo
Tourist Workgray_areagray_areatoleratedtolerated
Tourist Visa Days309090180
PE Risk Levellowhighlowmoderate
Days Before Tax Res.183183183183
Internet Speed25906555
Coworking/mo$100$300$200$150
Family Details
Safety Index55627241
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYesYes
Homeschoolinglegallegallegal_with_restrictionslegal
Healthcare Quality55757465
Cost of Living32957248
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns812018
English Business EnvNoYesYesNo
Talent Pool Quality50605568

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