Jurisdictions

Company formation across 207 jurisdictions worldwide — from Denmark and the EU to Dubai, Singapore, the US and beyond.

22%

Denmark

Nordics / EU

Stable EU economy with world-class digital administration and full access to the single market.

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19–25%

United Kingdom

Europe

One of the world's most flexible incorporation regimes — a UK Ltd can be formed in 24 hours.

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~30% (effektiv)

Germany

Europe / EU

Europe's largest economy with strong industrial and export structures. The GmbH is the preferred vehicle.

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19–25.8%

Netherlands

Europe / EU

Classic holding jurisdiction with participation exemption and 100+ tax treaties.

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~24.9%

Luxembourg

Europe / EU

Leading EU financial centre for funds, holding and asset management.

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12.5% / 15%

Ireland

Europe / EU

The EU's most tax-friendly home base for trading companies, at 12.5% corporate tax.

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35% (5% effektivt)

Malta

Europe / EU

EU jurisdiction with full imputation: effective tax as low as 5% after shareholder refunds.

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12.5%

Cyprus

Europe / EU

EU member with 12.5% corporate tax and a wide treaty network — popular for holding and IP.

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20% (kun ved udlodning)

Estonia

Europe / EU

Digital pioneer: e-Residency, online incorporation in hours and 0% tax on reinvested profits.

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12–21%

Switzerland

Europe

Stable financial centre with competitive cantonal tax rates (12–21%).

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23%

Austria

Europe / EU

EU member with political stability and access to the CEE market.

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20–25%

Belgium

Europe / EU

Home of the EU institutions and a Western European logistics hub.

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25%

France

Europe / EU

The EU's second-largest economy with strong R&D incentives.

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15–25%

Spain

Europe / EU

EU member with a natural bridge to Latin America via language, culture and trade.

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21% (5% Madeira)

Portugal

Europe / EU

Attractive for digital nomads and holding structures (Madeira Free Trade Zone).

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9%

Hungary

Europe / EU

The EU's lowest corporate tax rate: 9% — popular for trading and holding.

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0% (10–20% bank/ejendom)

Isle of Man

British Crown Dependency

0% corporate tax for most trading activities, in a UK-style legal framework.

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0% (10% finans)

Jersey

British Crown Dependency

Recognised offshore jurisdiction for funds, trusts and holding — 0% corporate tax.

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0–9%

Dubai (UAE)

Middle East

9% corporate tax (0% in many free zones) and 0% personal income tax.

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17%

Singapore

Asia

Asia's leading financial centre with 17% corporate tax and strong legal infrastructure.

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8.25–16.5%

Hong Kong

Asia

Gateway to China with territorial taxation — 0% on income earned outside Hong Kong.

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3–15%

Mauritius

Africa

Gateway to India and Africa with an effective 3% tax rate for GBC companies.

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21% føderal + delstat

United States

North America

The world's largest consumer market — a Delaware LLC is the global standard for online business.

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10%

Bulgaria

Europe / EU

The EU's lowest corporate tax at 10%, combined with full single-market access.

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9–19%

Poland

Europe / EU

The largest Central European EU market, 38m consumers and a growing economy.

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21%

Czech Republic

Europe / EU

Central European manufacturing and IT hub with stable business climate and EU access.

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1–16%

Romania

Europe / EU

Low tax (16%) and low operating costs — popular for IT outsourcing.

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15–21%

Slovakia

Europe / EU

EU member in the eurozone with competitive tax rates and automotive heritage.

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19%

Slovenia

Europe / EU

Small, stable eurozone economy with a well-educated workforce.

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0/20%

Latvia

Europe / EU

EU/eurozone member with 0% tax on retained earnings — only distributions are taxed.

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0–15%

Lithuania

Europe / EU

Fintech-friendly EU/euro jurisdiction — central bank issues EMI/PI licences quickly.

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10–18%

Croatia

Europe / EU

EU/eurozone member since 2023 — Adriatic gateway with low SME tax.

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22%

Greece

Europe / EU

EU member with Golden Visa and favourable shipping and non-dom regimes.

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~28%

Italy

Europe / EU

G7 economy with access to 60m consumers and a strong industrial base.

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20.6%

Sweden

Nordics / EU

Stable Scandinavian market with a strong tech sector and 10m consumers.

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22%

Norway

Nordics / EEA

EEA member with strong oil, shipping and tech economy.

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20%

Finland

Nordics / EU

EU/euro member with strong tech, gaming and cleantech sectors.

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20%

Iceland

Nordics / EEA

EEA member with cheap green energy, strong fisheries and tourism.

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12.5%

Liechtenstein

Europe / EEA

Private banking hub and holding jurisdiction with stable Swiss franc.

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25%

Monaco

Europe

No personal income tax for residents — premium prestige jurisdiction.

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12.5%

Gibraltar

Europe

British Overseas Territory with 12.5% tax — popular for iGaming and crypto.

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10%

Andorra

Europe

Small Pyrenean principality with 10% tax and high quality of life.

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17%

San Marino

Europe

Small republic surrounded by Italy — 17% tax and favourable holding rules.

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0%

BVI (British Virgin Islands)

Caribbean / Offshore

The world's most-used offshore jurisdiction for holding and structuring.

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0%

Cayman Islands

Caribbean / Offshore

Leading offshore fund centre — 0% tax and premium legal infrastructure.

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0%

Bermuda

Atlantic / Offshore

Leading reinsurance hub and premium offshore jurisdiction — 0% tax.

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0%

Bahamas

Caribbean / Offshore

0% tax jurisdiction with strong private banking and fund infrastructure.

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5.5–9%

Barbados

Caribbean

Caribbean jurisdiction with 5.5–9% tax and strong tax treaties (notably Canada).

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0%

Belize

Caribbean / Offshore

Fast and affordable IBC formation — popular for SPV and holding.

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0%

Anguilla

Caribbean / Offshore

British Overseas Territory with 0% tax and fast IBC formation.

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0/25%

Panama

Central America

Classic offshore jurisdiction with territorial taxation and USD economy.

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0%

Seychelles

Africa / Offshore

Indian Ocean offshore jurisdiction — fast and affordable IBC formation.

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~30%

Japan

Asia

World's 3rd largest economy — premium access to the Asian market.

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9–24%

South Korea

Asia

High-tech Asian economy with strong IT, automotive and semiconductor industries.

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15–25%

China

Asia

World's 2nd largest economy — WFOE allows full foreign control.

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20%

Taiwan

Asia

High-tech democracy with global semiconductor leadership (TSMC).

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20%

Thailand

Asia

Southeast Asian hub with strong tourism, manufacturing and BOI incentives.

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20%

Vietnam

Asia

Fast-growing ASEAN manufacturing hub — an alternative to China.

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22%

Indonesia

Asia

World's 4th most populous country — PT PMA enables foreign ownership.

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3–24%

Malaysia

Asia

Southeast Asian business hub with the Labuan IBFC offshore regime.

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20–25%

Philippines

Asia

English-speaking ASEAN economy with a strong BPO and services sector.

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15–25%

India

Asia

World's most populous country and fastest-growing major economy.

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25–30%

Australia

Oceania

Stable OECD market with English common law and Asia-Pacific access.

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28%

New Zealand

Oceania

#1 in Doing Business — fastest OECD incorporation (hours).

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20%

Saudi Arabia

Middle East

The Middle East's largest economy — Vision 2030 unlocks massive opportunities.

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10%

Qatar

Middle East

High-income Gulf economy with 10% tax and the QFC free zone.

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0%

Bahrain

Middle East

Access to GCC + 0% corporate tax (outside oil and gas).

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15%

Oman

Middle East

Gulf economy with 15% tax and strong shipping and logistics infrastructure.

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15%

Kuwait

Middle East

Oil-rich Gulf economy with 15% tax for foreign companies.

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25%

Turkey

Europe / Middle East

Bridge between Europe and Asia — 85m consumers and customs union with the EU.

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23%

Israel

Middle East

World's densest tech startup ecosystem — the 'Start-up Nation'.

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0–9%

Abu Dhabi

Middle East

UAE capital — ADGM free zone offers English common law and 0% tax (<AED 375k).

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27%

South Africa

Africa

Africa's most developed economy and gateway to the continent.

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20–30%

Nigeria

Africa

Africa's most populous country and largest economy in West Africa.

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30%

Kenya

Africa

East Africa's economic hub — strong fintech (M-Pesa) and logistics.

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22.5%

Egypt

Africa / Middle East

Largest Arab market and strategically located at the Suez Canal.

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20–35%

Morocco

Africa

Gateway to Africa with an EU FTA and strong manufacturing.

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25%

Ghana

Africa

West African democracy with English common law and stable economy.

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15–27%

Canada

North America

G7 economy with strong USMCA access and a highly skilled workforce.

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30%

Mexico

North America

USMCA member and manufacturing hub with access to the US and LATAM.

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34%

Brazil

South America

South America's largest economy with 215m consumers.

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25–35%

Argentina

South America

Latin American economy with Mercosur access and 46m consumers.

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27%

Chile

South America

Latin America's most stable economy and OECD member.

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35%

Colombia

South America

Latin American growth economy with strong trade and FTA network.

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20%

Russia

Eurasia

20% corporate tax.

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18%

Ukraine

Eastern Europe

18% corporate tax.

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20%

Kazakhstan

Central Asia

20% corporate tax.

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15%

Georgia

Caucasus

15% corporate tax (only on distributed profit).

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18%

Armenia

Caucasus

18% corporate tax.

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20%

Azerbaijan

Caucasus

20% corporate tax.

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15%

Uzbekistan

Central Asia

15% corporate tax.

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25%

Mongolia

Central Asia

25% corporate tax.

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20%

Jordan

Middle East

20% corporate tax.

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17%

Lebanon

Middle East

17% corporate tax.

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15%

Tunisia

North Africa

15% corporate tax.

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26%

Algeria

North Africa

26% corporate tax.

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20%

Libya

North Africa

20% corporate tax.

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30%

Ethiopia

East Africa

30% corporate tax.

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30%

Tanzania

East Africa

30% corporate tax.

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30%

Uganda

East Africa

30% corporate tax.

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30%

Rwanda

East Africa

30% corporate tax.

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30%

Senegal

West Africa

30% corporate tax.

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25%

Ivory Coast

West Africa

25% corporate tax.

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25%

Angola

Southern Africa

25% corporate tax.

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32%

Mozambique

Southern Africa

32% corporate tax.

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30%

Zambia

Southern Africa

30% corporate tax.

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22%

Botswana

Southern Africa

22% corporate tax.

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32%

Namibia

Southern Africa

32% corporate tax.

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20%

Madagascar

East Africa

20% corporate tax.

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33%

Cameroon

Central Africa

33% corporate tax.

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30%

Costa Rica

Central America

30% corporate tax (tiered).

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25%

Guatemala

Central America

25% corporate tax.

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27%

Dominican Republic

Caribbean

27% corporate tax.

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37.5%

Puerto Rico

Caribbean

Act 60: 4% corporate tax for export services.

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25%

Jamaica

Caribbean

25% corporate tax (33⅓% for large).

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30%

Trinidad and Tobago

Caribbean

30% corporate tax.

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22%

Curaçao

Caribbean

22% corporate tax.

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33%

St. Kitts and Nevis

Caribbean

0% tax for offshore companies.

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30%

St. Lucia

Caribbean

0% tax for IBC.

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30%

St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Caribbean

Low costs.

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25%

Antigua and Barbuda

Caribbean

0% tax for IBC.

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29.5%

Peru

South America

29.5% corporate tax.

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25%

Uruguay

South America

25% corporate tax (territorial).

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10%

Paraguay

South America

Only 10% corporate tax.

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25%

Bolivia

South America

25% corporate tax.

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25%

Ecuador

South America

25% corporate tax.

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34%

Venezuela

South America

34% corporate tax.

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0%

Marshall Islands

Pacific

0% tax for non-resident.

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0%

Vanuatu

Pacific

0% corporate tax.

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27%

Samoa

Pacific

0% tax for IC.

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20%

Fiji

Pacific

20% corporate tax.

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15%

Maldives

South Asia

15% corporate tax.

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29%

Pakistan

South Asia

29% corporate tax.

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27.5%

Bangladesh

South Asia

27.5% corporate tax.

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30%

Sri Lanka

South Asia

30% corporate tax.

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25%

Nepal

South Asia

25% corporate tax.

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20%

Cambodia

Southeast Asia

20% corporate tax.

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12%

Macau

East Asia

Only 12% corporate tax.

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18.5%

Brunei

Southeast Asia

18.5% corporate tax.

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15%

Serbia

Balkans

15% corporate tax.

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15%

Albania

Balkans

15% corporate tax.

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9–15%

Montenegro

Balkans

9–15% tiered corporate tax.

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10%

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Balkans

Only 10% corporate tax.

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10%

North Macedonia

Balkans

Only 10% corporate tax.

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12%

Moldova

Eastern Europe

Only 12% corporate tax.

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25%

Liberia

West Africa

0% tax for non-resident.

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0%

Turks and Caicos

Caribbean

0% corporate tax.

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18%

Faroe Islands

Nordics

18% corporate tax.

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25%

Greenland

Nordics

25% corporate tax.

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20%

Belarus

Eastern Europe

Access to EAEU market.

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35%

Cuba

Caribbean

State joint venture is the norm.

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25%

Iran

Middle East

Sanctions require careful screening.

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15%

Iraq

Middle East

Major oil and reconstruction economy.

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28%

Syria

Middle East

Sanctions and compliance require care.

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20%

Yemen

Middle East

Political risk must be assessed.

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20%

Afghanistan

Central Asia

Political conditions require updated advice.

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25%

Bhutan

South Asia

Focus on sustainable development.

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20%

Laos

Southeast Asia

ASEAN member.

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22%

Myanmar

Southeast Asia

Assess compliance and sanctions.

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10%

Timor-Leste

Southeast Asia

Growing oil and gas sector.

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18%

Tajikistan

Central Asia

EAEU observer.

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8%

Turkmenistan

Central Asia

Major gas industry.

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10%

Kyrgyzstan

Central Asia

Low taxes and free capital movement.

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15%

Palestine

Middle East

Access to MENA markets.

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30%

Haiti

Caribbean

Industrial free zones.

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30%

Nicaragua

Central America

Access to CAFTA-DR.

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25%

Honduras

Central America

CAFTA-DR member.

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30%

El Salvador

Central America

Free trade zones.

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36%

Suriname

South America

Major mining and oil sector.

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25%

Guyana

South America

CARICOM member.

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25%

Dominica

Caribbean

OECS member.

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28%

Grenada

Caribbean

E-2 treaty access to USA.

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22%

Aruba

Caribbean

Part of Kingdom of the Netherlands.

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30%

Sint Maarten

Caribbean

Part of Kingdom of the Netherlands.

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22%

Cape Verde

West Africa

ECOWAS member.

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25%

Mauritania

West Africa

Major iron and fisheries sector.

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25%

Sierra Leone

West Africa

Mining and agriculture opportunities.

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27%

Gambia

West Africa

ECOWAS member.

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25%

Guinea

West Africa

ECOWAS member.

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25%

Guinea-Bissau

West Africa

ECOWAS and UEMOA member.

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30%

Benin

West Africa

UEMOA member.

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27%

Togo

West Africa

UEMOA member.

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27.5%

Burkina Faso

West Africa

UEMOA member.

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30%

Mali

West Africa

UEMOA member.

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30%

Niger

West Africa

UEMOA member.

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35%

Chad

Central Africa

CEMAC member.

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35%

Sudan

East Africa

Major agriculture sector.

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20%

South Sudan

East Africa

Major oil sector.

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30%

Eritrea

East Africa

Mineral-rich deposits.

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25%

Djibouti

East Africa

Strategic Bab el-Mandeb position.

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10%

Somalia

East Africa

Strategic Horn of Africa position.

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30%

DR Congo

Central Africa

SADC member.

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28%

Republic of Congo

Central Africa

CEMAC member.

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30%

Gabon

Central Africa

CEMAC member.

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35%

Equatorial Guinea

Central Africa

CEMAC member.

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30%

Central African Republic

Central Africa

CEMAC member.

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30%

Burundi

East Africa

Access to regional markets.

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30%

Malawi

Southern Africa

Major agriculture sector.

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24.72%

Zimbabwe

Southern Africa

Major mining and agriculture sector.

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25%

Lesotho

Southern Africa

Textile and water sector.

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27.5%

Eswatini

Southern Africa

Stable currency peg to ZAR.

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35%

Comoros

East Africa

Strategic Indian Ocean.

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25%

São Tomé and Príncipe

West Africa

CPLP member.

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30%

Papua New Guinea

Oceania

APEC member.

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30%

Solomon Islands

Oceania

Pacific Islands Forum member.

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25%

Tonga

Oceania

Pacific Islands Forum member.

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20%

Cook Islands

Oceania

Active asset protection jurisdiction.

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