Ireland vs Marshall Islands: which jurisdiction wins?

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

	Ireland	Marshall Islands
Tax headline	12.5% trading, 15% Pillar 2 for large groups	0% non-resident tax
Formation days	5	2
First-year cost	$5,500	$1,800
Treaties	75+	Limited
Substance	Substance critical (CFC, BEPS)	Minimal for non-resident entities
Banking	BOI, AIB, plus US bank branches	EMIs and limited correspondents

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