Ireland vs Paraguay: which jurisdiction wins?

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

	Ireland	Paraguay
Tax headline	12.5% trading, 15% Pillar 2 for large groups	10% corporate, territorial in practice
Formation days	5	14
First-year cost	$5,500	$2,500
Treaties	75+	4+
Substance	Substance critical (CFC, BEPS)	Substance required for residency
Banking	BOI, AIB, plus US bank branches	Local banks

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