Ireland, Thailand, Indonesia: Tax Rates & Business Setup Compared

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

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🇮🇪Ireland
62
Remittance-Based
🇮🇩Indonesia
61
Worldwide
🇹🇭Thailand
57
Worldwide

Dimension Profile

Shape = jurisdiction fingerprint. Gap = your decision.

Tax Regime Comparison2
🇮🇪IrelandRemittance-Based40%
🇮🇩IndonesiaWorldwide35%
🇹🇭ThailandWorldwide35%
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
🇹🇭Thailand57
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
83
37
43
Funding
100
80
70
Visa
80
90
90
Residency
75
43
58
Tax Res.
60
55
60
Practical
86
45
58
Remote Work
39
67
72
Family
80
75
80
Ecosystem
75
70
60
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate12.5%22%20%
Capital Gains Tax33%-0%
Tax Treaties767161
Territorial SystemNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs653020
Government GrantsYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleYesNoNo
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaYesYesYes
Processing Time906060
Min Investment$55K--
E-ResidencyNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaNoYesYes
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available322
Citizenship Timeline51012
Dual CitizenshipYesNoNo
Immigration Score556
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days183183180
Personal Tax Top Rate403535
Territorial TaxationNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeYesNoNo
Exit TaxYesNoNo
Practical Details
Banking Difficultymoderatedifficultmoderate
100% Foreign OwnershipYesNoNo
Company Formation53014
Virtual Office OKYesNoYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaNoYesYes
Tourist Workgray_areagray_areagray_area
Tourist Visa Days903030
PE Risk Levelhighlowlow
Days Before Tax Res.183183180
Internet Speed9025200
Coworking/mo$300$100$150
Family Details
Safety Index625562
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYes
Homeschoolinglegallegallegal_with_restrictions
Healthcare Quality755572
Cost of Living953240
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns1283
English Business EnvYesNoNo
Talent Pool Quality605055

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