Thailand, Netherlands, Argentina: Tax Rates & Business Setup Compared

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

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🇦🇷Argentina
58
Worldwide
🇹🇭Thailand
57
Worldwide
🇳🇱Netherlands
59
Worldwide

Dimension Profile

Shape = jurisdiction fingerprint. Gap = your decision.

Tax Regime Comparison3
🇦🇷ArgentinaWorldwide35%
🇹🇭ThailandWorldwide35%
🇳🇱NetherlandsWorldwide49.5%
Exit tax applies in one jurisdictionCritical

Netherlands 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.

14.5pp personal tax rate spreadNote

Both countries tax worldwide income, but the top personal income tax rates differ materially. Netherlands: 49.5% vs Argentina: 35%. Both apply to all global earnings once you establish residency.

CFC rules apply in one jurisdictionReview

Argentina and Netherlands 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
🇦🇷Argentina58
🇹🇭Thailand57
🇳🇱Netherlands59
Dimension Scores
Corporate Tax
0
43
39
Funding
85
70
100
Visa
90
90
75
Residency
91
58
73
Tax Res.
55
60
45
Practical
81
58
100
Remote Work
79
72
39
Family
85
80
90
Ecosystem
80
60
100
Corporate Tax Details
Corporate Tax Rate35%20%25.8%
Capital Gains Tax15%0%36%
Tax Treaties2261100
Territorial SystemNoNoNo
Funding Details
Active VCs6520200
Government GrantsYesYesYes
EU Funding EligibleNoNoYes
Visa Details
Has Startup VisaYesYesYes
Processing Time606030
Min Investment$5K--
E-ResidencyNoNoNo
Digital Nomad VisaYesYesNo
Residency Details
Visa Programs Available323
Citizenship Timeline2125
Dual CitizenshipYesNoNo
Immigration Score868
Tax Res. Details
Tax Residency Days365180183
Personal Tax Top Rate353550
Territorial TaxationNoNoNo
Special Tax RegimeNoNoYes
Exit TaxNoNoYes
Practical Details
Banking Difficultydifficultmoderateeasy
100% Foreign OwnershipYesNoYes
Company Formation1145
Virtual Office OKYesYesYes
Remote Work Details
Nomad VisaYesYesNo
Tourist Workgray_areagray_areagray_area
Tourist Visa Days903090
PE Risk Levelmoderatelowhigh
Days Before Tax Res.365180183
Internet Speed130200300
Coworking/mo$150$150$300
Family Details
Safety Index456278
Int'l SchoolsYesYesYes
Homeschoolinglegal_with_restrictionslegal_with_restrictionsillegal
Healthcare Quality727285
Cost of Living504080
Ecosystem Details
Unicorns14312
English Business EnvNoNoYes
Talent Pool Quality785582

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