Netherlands vs Marshall Islands: which jurisdiction wins?

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

	Netherlands	Marshall Islands
Tax headline	25.8% corporate; participation exemption for holdings	0% non-resident tax
Formation days	5	2
First-year cost	$6,500	$1,800
Treaties	95+	Limited
Substance	Substance decree — mandatory directors, payroll, office	Minimal for non-resident entities
Banking	ING, Rabobank, ABN AMRO	EMIs and limited correspondents

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