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Guernsey vs Liechtenstein: which jurisdiction wins?
Guernsey vs Liechtenstein — both credible, very different trade-offs. Below: side-by-side on the variables that actually move the decision.
| Guernsey | Liechtenstein | |
|---|---|---|
| Tax headline | 0% (10% banking/insurance) | 12.5% corporate |
| Formation days | 5 | 14 |
| First-year cost | $5,500 | $8,500 |
| Treaties | 12+ | 22+ |
| Substance | Substance Law 2018 | Real substance required |
| Banking | Channel Islands tier-1 banks | LGT, VP Bank, LLB |
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