Thailand, Indonesia, Costa Rica: Tax Rates & Business Setup Compared

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

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🇮🇩Indonesia
61
Worldwide
🇹🇭Thailand
57
Worldwide
🇨🇷Costa Rica
75
Territorial

Dimension Profile

Shape = jurisdiction fingerprint. Gap = your decision.

Tax Regime Comparison1
🇮🇩IndonesiaWorldwide35%
🇹🇭ThailandWorldwide35%
🇨🇷Costa RicaTerritorial25%
Tax system mismatchCritical

Indonesia and Thailand tax all worldwide income once you become a tax resident (top rate: 35%). Costa Rica does not - only locally-sourced income is taxed. This is a fundamental structural difference that affects your total effective tax burden.

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
🇨🇷Costa Rica75
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
37
43
100
Funding
80
70
60
Visa
90
90
90
Residency
43
58
58
Tax Res.
55
60
75
Practical
45
58
78
Remote Work
67
72
84
Family
75
80
80
Ecosystem
70
60
40
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate22%20%30%
Capital Gains Tax-0%15%
Tax Treaties716112
Territorial SystemNoNoYes
Funding Details
Active VCs30208
Government GrantsYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleNoNoNo
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaYesYesYes
Processing Time606045
Min Investment---
E-ResidencyNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaYesYesYes
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available222
Citizenship Timeline10127
Dual CitizenshipNoNoYes
Immigration Score567
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days183180-
Personal Tax Top Rate353525
Territorial TaxationNoNoYes
Special Tax RegimeNoNoNo
Exit TaxNoNoNo
Practical Details
Banking Difficultydifficultmoderatemoderate
100% Foreign OwnershipNoNoYes
Company Formation301414
Virtual Office OKNoYesYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaYesYesYes
Tourist Workgray_areagray_areatolerated
Tourist Visa Days303090
PE Risk Levellowlowlow
Days Before Tax Res.183180-
Internet Speed2520060
Coworking/mo$100$150$200
Family Details
Safety Index556255
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYes
Homeschoolinglegallegal_with_restrictionslegal
Healthcare Quality557275
Cost of Living324052
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns830
English Business EnvNoNoNo
Talent Pool Quality505545

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