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Costa Rica
South AmericaTerritorial
Overall Score
65
Tax
Funding
Visa
Residency
Tax Res.
Practical
Remote
Family
Ecosystem
Corp Tax: 30%
Income Tax: 25%
Best Countries for E-commerce / DTC
25 countries scored for e-commerce / dtc startups. Top score: 76 - Average: 61.
Direct-to-consumer brands, marketplaces, and retail technology. Sales tax complexity and cross-border trade access drive operational costs.
Founder Stage
Industry
Industry-weighted scoring:Tax 12%Funding 12%Visa 5%Residency 5%Tax Res. 8%Practical 8%Remote Work 3%Family 9%Ecosystem 10%Sales Tax / VAT Complexity 10%Consumer Protection 5%Cross-border Trade 5%
Showing 4 countries in South America for E-commerce / DTC, sorted by Overall Score
Score guide:
75
70+ Excellent55
40-69 Moderate25
<40 Poor