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Bahamas vs Liechtenstein: which jurisdiction wins?
Bahamas vs Liechtenstein — both credible, very different trade-offs. Below: side-by-side on the variables that actually move the decision.
| Bahamas | Liechtenstein | |
|---|---|---|
| Tax headline | 0% income/corporate tax | 12.5% corporate |
| Formation days | 5 | 14 |
| First-year cost | $3,500 | $8,500 |
| Treaties | Limited | 22+ |
| Substance | ESA requirements | Real substance required |
| Banking | Bahamian banks plus EMIs | LGT, VP Bank, LLB |
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