Netherlands vs Liechtenstein: which jurisdiction wins?

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

	Netherlands	Liechtenstein
Tax headline	25.8% corporate; participation exemption for holdings	12.5% corporate
Formation days	5	14
First-year cost	$6,500	$8,500
Treaties	95+	22+
Substance	Substance decree — mandatory directors, payroll, office	Real substance required
Banking	ING, Rabobank, ABN AMRO	LGT, VP Bank, LLB

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