Ireland vs RAK ICC: which jurisdiction wins?

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

	Ireland	RAK ICC
Tax headline	12.5% trading, 15% Pillar 2 for large groups	0% on qualifying income
Formation days	5	5
First-year cost	$5,500	$3,800
Treaties	75+	140+
Substance	Substance critical (CFC, BEPS)	Lighter than DIFC/ADGM; substance for tax claims
Banking	BOI, AIB, plus US bank branches	Onshore UAE bank intros possible with proper file

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