Mexico, Indonesia, Malta, Greece: Business Setup & Visa Options Compared

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

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🇮🇩Indonesia
61
Worldwide
🇲🇹Malta
72
Remittance-Based
🇲🇽Mexico
58
Worldwide
🇬🇷Greece
70
Worldwide

Dimension Profile

Shape = jurisdiction fingerprint. Gap = your decision.

Tax Regime Comparison2
🇮🇩IndonesiaWorldwide35%
🇲🇹MaltaRemittance-Based35%
🇲🇽MexicoWorldwide35%
🇬🇷GreeceWorldwide44%
Exit tax applies in one jurisdictionCritical

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 countries in this comparison do not have an exit tax.

CFC rules apply in one jurisdictionReview

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 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
🇲🇹Malta72
🇲🇽Mexico58
🇬🇷Greece70
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
37
25
15
52
Funding
80
85
85
85
Visa
90
90
50
85
Residency
43
83
65
60
Tax Res.
55
70
40
45
Practical
45
86
73
83
Remote Work
67
84
56
79
Family
75
100
80
85
Ecosystem
70
50
70
65
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate22%35%30%22%
Capital Gains Tax-0%30%22%
Tax Treaties71776557
Territorial SystemNoNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs30188216
Government GrantsYesYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleNoYesNoYes
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaYesYesNoYes
Processing Time606030120
Min Investment-$27K$40K$272K
E-ResidencyNoNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaYesYesNoYes
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available2336
Citizenship Timeline10557
Dual CitizenshipNoYesYesYes
Immigration Score5776
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days183183183183
Personal Tax Top Rate35353544
Territorial TaxationNoNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeNoYesNoYes
Exit TaxNoNoYesYes
Practical Details
Banking Difficultydifficultmoderatemoderatemoderate
100% Foreign OwnershipNoYesYesYes
Company Formation3071010
Virtual Office OKNoYesYesYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaYesYesNoYes
Tourist Workgray_areatoleratedtoleratedillegal
Tourist Visa Days309018090
PE Risk Levellowlowmoderatemoderate
Days Before Tax Res.183183183183
Internet Speed25655593
Coworking/mo$100$200$150$175
Family Details
Safety Index55724154
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYesYes
Homeschoolinglegallegal_with_restrictionslegallegal_with_restrictions
Healthcare Quality55746559
Cost of Living32724840
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns80182
English Business EnvNoYesNoYes
Talent Pool Quality50556868

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