Liechtenstein vs Monaco: which jurisdiction wins?

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

	Liechtenstein	Monaco
Tax headline	12.5% corporate	0% personal; 25% corporate on certain activities
Formation days	14	60
First-year cost	$8,500	$25,000
Treaties	22+	35+
Substance	Real substance required	Real residency and substance required
Banking	LGT, VP Bank, LLB	Tier-1 private banking

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