Liechtenstein vs Cook Islands: which jurisdiction wins?

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

	Liechtenstein	Cook Islands
Tax headline	12.5% corporate	0% on foreign-sourced income
Formation days	14	5
First-year cost	$8,500	$3,500
Treaties	22+	Limited
Substance	Real substance required	Light
Banking	LGT, VP Bank, LLB	Limited; asset-protection focused

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