Cayman Islands vs Netherlands: which jurisdiction wins?

Cayman Islands vs Netherlands — both credible, very different trade-offs. Below: side-by-side on the variables that actually move the decision.

	Cayman Islands	Netherlands
Tax headline	0% corporate, capital gains, and income tax	25.8% corporate; participation exemption for holdings
Formation days	5	5
First-year cost	$4,200	$6,500
Treaties	Limited	95+
Substance	Economic Substance Law applies to relevant activities	Substance decree — mandatory directors, payroll, office
Banking	Top-tier prime brokerage and crypto-friendly banking via Cayman National & private banks	ING, Rabobank, ABN AMRO

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