Bahamas vs RAK ICC: which jurisdiction wins?

Bahamas vs RAK ICC — both credible, very different trade-offs. Below: side-by-side on the variables that actually move the decision.

	Bahamas	RAK ICC
Tax headline	0% income/corporate tax	0% on qualifying income
Formation days	5	5
First-year cost	$3,500	$3,800
Treaties	Limited	140+
Substance	ESA requirements	Lighter than DIFC/ADGM; substance for tax claims
Banking	Bahamian banks plus EMIs	Onshore UAE bank intros possible with proper file

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