Mexico, Colombia, Thailand: Tax Rates & Visa Options Compared

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

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🇲🇽Mexico
58
Worldwide
🇨🇴Colombia
59
Worldwide
🇹🇭Thailand
57
Worldwide

Dimension Profile

Shape = jurisdiction fingerprint. Gap = your decision.

Tax Regime Comparison2
🇲🇽MexicoWorldwide35%
🇨🇴ColombiaWorldwide39%
🇹🇭ThailandWorldwide35%
Exit tax applies in one jurisdictionCritical

Mexico 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

Mexico and Colombia 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
🇲🇽Mexico58
🇨🇴Colombia59
🇹🇭Thailand57
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
15
0
43
Funding
85
85
70
Visa
50
60
90
Residency
65
70
58
Tax Res.
40
50
60
Practical
73
86
58
Remote Work
56
79
72
Family
80
80
80
Ecosystem
70
60
60
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate30%35%20%
Capital Gains Tax30%10%0%
Tax Treaties651761
Territorial SystemNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs825520
Government GrantsYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleNoNoNo
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaNoNoYes
Processing Time304560
Min Investment$40K$27K-
E-ResidencyNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaNoYesYes
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available332
Citizenship Timeline5512
Dual CitizenshipYesYesNo
Immigration Score776
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days183183180
Personal Tax Top Rate353935
Territorial TaxationNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeNoNoNo
Exit TaxYesNoNo
Practical Details
Banking Difficultymoderatemoderatemoderate
100% Foreign OwnershipYesYesNo
Company Formation10514
Virtual Office OKYesYesYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaNoYesYes
Tourist Worktoleratedtoleratedgray_area
Tourist Visa Days1809030
PE Risk Levelmoderatelowlow
Days Before Tax Res.183183180
Internet Speed5545200
Coworking/mo$150$120$150
Family Details
Safety Index414462
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYes
Homeschoolinglegallegallegal_with_restrictions
Healthcare Quality656572
Cost of Living484240
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns1853
English Business EnvNoNoNo
Talent Pool Quality686255

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