Mexico, Greece, Malta, Ireland: Tax Rates & Remote Work Compared

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

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🇮🇪Ireland
62
Remittance-Based
🇲🇹Malta
72
Remittance-Based
🇲🇽Mexico
58
Worldwide
🇬🇷Greece
70
Worldwide

Dimension Profile

Shape = jurisdiction fingerprint. Gap = your decision.

Tax Regime Comparison2
🇮🇪IrelandRemittance-Based40%
🇲🇹MaltaRemittance-Based35%
🇲🇽MexicoWorldwide35%
🇬🇷GreeceWorldwide44%
Exit tax applies in one jurisdictionCritical

Ireland and Mexico 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 Mexico 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
🇲🇹Malta72
🇲🇽Mexico58
🇬🇷Greece70
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
83
25
15
52
Funding
100
85
85
85
Visa
80
90
50
85
Residency
75
83
65
60
Tax Res.
60
70
40
45
Practical
86
86
73
83
Remote Work
39
84
56
79
Family
80
100
80
85
Ecosystem
75
50
70
65
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate12.5%35%30%22%
Capital Gains Tax33%0%30%22%
Tax Treaties76776557
Territorial SystemNoNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs65188216
Government GrantsYesYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleYesYesNoYes
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaYesYesNoYes
Processing Time906030120
Min Investment$55K$27K$40K$272K
E-ResidencyNoNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaNoYesNoYes
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available3336
Citizenship Timeline5557
Dual CitizenshipYesYesYesYes
Immigration Score5776
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days183183183183
Personal Tax Top Rate40353544
Territorial TaxationNoNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeYesYesNoYes
Exit TaxYesNoYesYes
Practical Details
Banking Difficultymoderatemoderatemoderatemoderate
100% Foreign OwnershipYesYesYesYes
Company Formation571010
Virtual Office OKYesYesYesYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaNoYesNoYes
Tourist Workgray_areatoleratedtoleratedillegal
Tourist Visa Days909018090
PE Risk Levelhighlowmoderatemoderate
Days Before Tax Res.183183183183
Internet Speed90655593
Coworking/mo$300$200$150$175
Family Details
Safety Index62724154
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYesYes
Homeschoolinglegallegal_with_restrictionslegallegal_with_restrictions
Healthcare Quality75746559
Cost of Living95724840
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns120182
English Business EnvYesYesNoYes
Talent Pool Quality60556868

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