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Top jurisdictions people use for low-tax company setup, offshore banking, holding companies, funds, trusts, and wealth structures.
UAE Free Zones
International trading, consulting, e-commerce, service companies, regional operations
Dubai
Local UAE market access, service businesses, regional sales, regulated activities
Delaware
Startups, US credibility, C-corps, SaaS, holding companies, venture-backed companies
Wyoming
LLCs, simple US company formation, asset holding, privacy-focused small businesses
Singapore
Asia headquarters, serious trading businesses, holding companies, family offices, fintech
Hong Kong
Asia trading, import/export, holding companies, international business
Cyprus
EU company setup, non-dom tax residency, holding/service companies, online business
Malta
EU company structures, regulated iGaming, fintech, holding companies, investment services
Cayman Islands
Investment funds, private funds, holding companies, investment vehicles
British Virgin Islands / BVI
International business companies, holding structures, asset holding, corporate structuring
Bermuda
Insurance, reinsurance, funds, holding companies, international corporate structures
Jersey
Trusts, private wealth, funds, holding companies, family office structures
Guernsey
Funds, trusts, private wealth, investment structures
Isle of Man
Holding companies, trusts, e-gaming, aviation, yachts, international business
Liechtenstein
Foundations, wealth structures, holding companies, family office planning
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| Jurisdiction | Main use | Company tax basics | Banking | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE Free Zones | Free zone company | 0% on qualifying free zone income; 9% standard UAE corporate tax on non-qualifying taxable income above AED 375,000 | Medium | International trading, consulting, e-commerce, service companies, regional operations |
| Ras Al Khaimah / RAK | UAE free zone | UAE federal corporate tax rules apply; qualifying free zone income may be taxed at 0%, other taxable income can be 9% | Medium | Cost-effective UAE setup, trading, consulting, holding activity, international business |
| Delaware | US LLC / corporation | US federal tax depends on entity classification, owners, source of income and activity; Delaware state and franchise rules apply | Medium-Hard | Startups, US credibility, C-corps, SaaS, holding companies, venture-backed companies |
| Wyoming | US LLC | US federal tax depends on classification, owners, source of income and activity; Wyoming has no state corporate income tax | Medium-Hard | LLCs, simple US company formation, asset holding, privacy-focused small businesses |
| Singapore | International business hub | 17% headline corporate income tax; partial and start-up exemptions may apply | Medium | Asia headquarters, serious trading businesses, holding companies, family offices, fintech |
| Hong Kong | Trading / holding company | 16.5% profits tax for corporations; territorial system and concessions may apply depending on facts | Medium-Hard | Asia trading, import/export, holding companies, international business |
| Cyprus | EU company / tax residency | 15% corporate income tax from 1 January 2026; 12.5% applied before 2026 | Medium | EU company setup, non-dom tax residency, holding/service companies, online business |
| Malta | EU company / regulated business | 35% headline corporate income tax; shareholder refund mechanisms may change effective burden depending on facts | Medium | EU company structures, regulated iGaming, fintech, holding companies, investment services |
| Cayman Islands | Funds / holding structures | No corporate income, capital gains, payroll or other direct taxes are imposed on corporations in the Cayman Islands | Medium-Hard | Investment funds, private funds, holding companies, investment vehicles |
| British Virgin Islands / BVI | International business company | BVI does not levy corporate income or capital gains taxes on companies, according to BVI FSC FAQ | Hard | International business companies, holding structures, asset holding, corporate structuring |
| Bermuda | Insurance / funds / holding | Historically no broad profits tax; 15% CIT applies to certain large multinational enterprise groups from 2025 | Medium-Hard | Insurance, reinsurance, funds, holding companies, international corporate structures |
| Jersey | Trusts / funds / private wealth | Often used under 0/10 corporate tax framework, but regulated financial services and specific income can be taxed differently | Medium | Trusts, private wealth, funds, holding companies, family office structures |
| Guernsey | Funds / trusts / wealth | Often used under 0/10 corporate tax framework; regulated sectors and certain income can have special rules | Medium | Funds, trusts, private wealth, investment structures |
| Isle of Man | Holding / trusts / e-gaming | Generally known for a 0/10 corporate tax system with special rates for certain sectors | Medium | Holding companies, trusts, e-gaming, aviation, yachts, international business |
| Liechtenstein | Foundations / wealth structures | 12.5% corporate income tax is commonly cited; foundations and structures need professional advice | Medium | Foundations, wealth structures, holding companies, family office planning |
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