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ADGM (Abu Dhabi) vs Wyoming (USA): which jurisdiction wins?
ADGM (Abu Dhabi) vs Wyoming (USA) — both credible, very different trade-offs. Below: side-by-side on the variables that actually move the decision.
| ADGM (Abu Dhabi) | Wyoming (USA) | |
|---|---|---|
| Tax headline | 0% on qualifying income (9% otherwise) | 21% federal, 0% state |
| Formation days | 14 | 1 |
| First-year cost | $11,500 | $1,000 |
| Treaties | 140+ | 70+ |
| Substance | Office and director presence required | Federal tax considerations apply |
| Banking | ADGM banks plus FAB, ADCB onshore introductions | EMIs (Mercury) plus Wyoming SPDIs (Kraken) |
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