Best Countries for Professional Services

23 countries scored for professional services startups. Top score: 88 - Average: 70.

Consulting firms, agencies, and freelancers. Personal tax optimization and substance rules define net take-home pay.

Industry

Industry-weighted scoring:Tax 8%Funding 2%Visa 5%Residency 10%Tax Res. 23%Practical 13%Remote Work 5%Family 17%Ecosystem 7%Freelancer Friendliness 5%Payment Processor Access 5%

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Showing 23 countries for Professional Services, sorted by Overall Score

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United Arab Emirates

Middle East
Territorial
Overall Score
88
Tax
Funding
Visa
Residency
Tax Res.
Practical
Remote
Family
Ecosystem
Corp Tax: 9%
Income Tax: 0%
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Singapore

Southeast Asia
Territorial
Overall Score
81
Tax
Funding
Visa
Residency
Tax Res.
Practical
Remote
Family
Ecosystem
Corp Tax: 17%
Income Tax: 22%
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Ireland

Europe
Remittance-Based
Overall Score
80
Tax
Funding
Visa
Residency
Tax Res.
Practical
Remote
Family
Ecosystem
Corp Tax: 12.5%
Income Tax: 40%
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Cyprus

Europe
Worldwide
Overall Score
79
Tax
Funding
Visa
Residency
Tax Res.
Practical
Remote
Family
Ecosystem
Corp Tax: 12.5%
Income Tax: 35%
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Estonia

Europe
Worldwide
Overall Score
79
Tax
Funding
Visa
Residency
Tax Res.
Practical
Remote
Family
Ecosystem
Corp Tax: 20%
Income Tax: 20%
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Georgia

Europe
Special Regime
Overall Score
75
Tax
Funding
Visa
Residency
Tax Res.
Practical
Remote
Family
Ecosystem
Corp Tax: 15%
Income Tax: 20%
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Malta

Europe
Remittance-Based
Overall Score
75
Tax
Funding
Visa
Residency
Tax Res.
Practical
Remote
Family
Ecosystem
Corp Tax: 35%
Income Tax: 35%
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Portugal

Europe
Special Regime
Overall Score
75
Tax
Funding
Visa
Residency
Tax Res.
Practical
Remote
Family
Ecosystem
Corp Tax: 21%
Income Tax: 48%
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Netherlands

Europe
Worldwide
Overall Score
72
Tax
Funding
Visa
Residency
Tax Res.
Practical
Remote
Family
Ecosystem
Corp Tax: 25.8%
Income Tax: 49.5%
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Panama

Central America
Territorial
Overall Score
71
Tax
Funding
Visa
Residency
Tax Res.
Practical
Remote
Family
Ecosystem
Corp Tax: 25%
Income Tax: 25%
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United Kingdom

Europe
Worldwide
Overall Score
71
Tax
Funding
Visa
Residency
Tax Res.
Practical
Remote
Family
Ecosystem
Corp Tax: 25%
Income Tax: 45%
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Canada

North America
Worldwide
Overall Score
70
Tax
Funding
Visa
Residency
Tax Res.
Practical
Remote
Family
Ecosystem
Corp Tax: 26.5%
Income Tax: 53.53%
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Paraguay

South America
Territorial
Overall Score
70
Tax
Funding
Visa
Residency
Tax Res.
Practical
Remote
Family
Ecosystem
Corp Tax: 10%
Income Tax: 10%
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Argentina

South America
Worldwide
Overall Score
69
Tax
Funding
Visa
Residency
Tax Res.
Practical
Remote
Family
Ecosystem
Corp Tax: 35%
Income Tax: 35%
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Costa Rica

South America
Territorial
Overall Score
68
Tax
Funding
Visa
Residency
Tax Res.
Practical
Remote
Family
Ecosystem
Corp Tax: 30%
Income Tax: 25%
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Greece

Europe
Worldwide
Overall Score
67
Tax
Funding
Visa
Residency
Tax Res.
Practical
Remote
Family
Ecosystem
Corp Tax: 22%
Income Tax: 44%
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Spain

Europe
Worldwide
Overall Score
67
Tax
Funding
Visa
Residency
Tax Res.
Practical
Remote
Family
Ecosystem
Corp Tax: 25%
Income Tax: 47%
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Thailand

Southeast Asia
Worldwide
Overall Score
64
Tax
Funding
Visa
Residency
Tax Res.
Practical
Remote
Family
Ecosystem
Corp Tax: 20%
Income Tax: 35%
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Colombia

South America
Worldwide
Overall Score
62
Tax
Funding
Visa
Residency
Tax Res.
Practical
Remote
Family
Ecosystem
Corp Tax: 35%
Income Tax: 39%
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Germany

Europe
Worldwide
Overall Score
61
Tax
Funding
Visa
Residency
Tax Res.
Practical
Remote
Family
Ecosystem
Corp Tax: 29.9%
Income Tax: 47.5%
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Mexico

North America
Worldwide
Overall Score
59
Tax
Funding
Visa
Residency
Tax Res.
Practical
Remote
Family
Ecosystem
Corp Tax: 30%
Income Tax: 35%
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Indonesia

Southeast Asia
Worldwide
Overall Score
58
Tax
Funding
Visa
Residency
Tax Res.
Practical
Remote
Family
Ecosystem
Corp Tax: 22%
Income Tax: 35%
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Sao Tome and Principe

Africa
Worldwide
Overall Score
52
Tax
Funding
Visa
Residency
Tax Res.
Practical
Remote
Family
Ecosystem
Corp Tax: 25%
Income Tax: 25%
Score guide:
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70+ Excellent
55
40-69 Moderate
25
<40 Poor