Best jurisdiction for a Web3 Startup in 2026

Early-stage protocol or application team raising capital. Below: the jurisdictions we actually shortlist, ranked by fit for this profile.

1
Estonia
0% on retained earnings, 20% on distributions
Real management required for tax residency
2
Delaware (USA)
21% federal + 8.7% Delaware (no state tax on non-DE income)
US tax presence considerations
3
Wyoming (USA)
21% federal, 0% state
Federal tax considerations apply

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