Thailand, Greece, Indonesia: Business Setup & Residency Pathways Compared

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

Select Countries

SingaporeCyprusEstoniaUruguayPanamaPortugalCosta RicaBelizeSwitzerlandMaltaUnited KingdomCanadaGreeceItalyParaguaySpainGeorgiaUnited Arab EmiratesGermanyIrelandIndonesiaColombiaNetherlandsArgentinaMexicoThailandSao Tome and Principe
3 selectedClear all
🇮🇩Indonesia
61
Worldwide
🇹🇭Thailand
57
Worldwide
🇬🇷Greece
70
Worldwide

Dimension Profile

Shape = jurisdiction fingerprint. Gap = your decision.

Tax Regime Comparison2
🇮🇩IndonesiaWorldwide35%
🇹🇭ThailandWorldwide35%
🇬🇷GreeceWorldwide44%
Exit tax applies in one jurisdictionCritical

Greece 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

Greece 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
🇮🇩Indonesia61
🇹🇭Thailand57
🇬🇷Greece70
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
37
43
52
Funding
80
70
85
Visa
90
90
85
Residency
43
58
60
Tax Res.
55
60
45
Practical
45
58
83
Remote Work
67
72
79
Family
75
80
85
Ecosystem
70
60
65
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate22%20%22%
Capital Gains Tax-0%22%
Tax Treaties716157
Territorial SystemNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs302016
Government GrantsYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleNoNoYes
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaYesYesYes
Processing Time6060120
Min Investment--$272K
E-ResidencyNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaYesYesYes
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available226
Citizenship Timeline10127
Dual CitizenshipNoNoYes
Immigration Score566
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days183180183
Personal Tax Top Rate353544
Territorial TaxationNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeNoNoYes
Exit TaxNoNoYes
Practical Details
Banking Difficultydifficultmoderatemoderate
100% Foreign OwnershipNoNoYes
Company Formation301410
Virtual Office OKNoYesYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaYesYesYes
Tourist Workgray_areagray_areaillegal
Tourist Visa Days303090
PE Risk Levellowlowmoderate
Days Before Tax Res.183180183
Internet Speed2520093
Coworking/mo$100$150$175
Family Details
Safety Index556254
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYes
Homeschoolinglegallegal_with_restrictionslegal_with_restrictions
Healthcare Quality557259
Cost of Living324040
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns832
English Business EnvNoNoYes
Talent Pool Quality505568

Next steps

Ready to take action?

Ready to incorporate in Indonesia?

Recommended services used by founders targeting this jurisdiction.

Affiliate links - we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Open a business bank account

Best options for founders incorporated in or targeting Indonesia.

Affiliate links - we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Discussion (0)

A community of sovereign individuals - founders, families, and remote operators. Share what you know, ask what you don't.

No comments yet - be the first to share what you know about this page.

BEYOND SCORES

Track entities, compliance, and residency days

NomadSignal is more than country scores. Manage your multi-jurisdiction business with pathway playbooks, presence tracking, compliance alerts, and an AI advisor that knows your data.

See the platformPricing