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Bahamas vs Samoa: which jurisdiction wins?
Bahamas vs Samoa — both credible, very different trade-offs. Below: side-by-side on the variables that actually move the decision.
| Bahamas | Samoa | |
|---|---|---|
| Tax headline | 0% income/corporate tax | 0% on offshore income |
| Formation days | 5 | 3 |
| First-year cost | $3,500 | $1,600 |
| Treaties | Limited | Limited |
| Substance | ESA requirements | Light |
| Banking | Bahamian banks plus EMIs | Limited |
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