RAK ICC vs Mauritius: which jurisdiction wins?

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

	RAK ICC	Mauritius
Tax headline	0% on qualifying income	15% with partial exemption (effective ~3%)
Formation days	5	10
First-year cost	$3,800	$4,500
Treaties	140+	46+
Substance	Lighter than DIFC/ADGM; substance for tax claims	Substance required for GBC status
Banking	Onshore UAE bank intros possible with proper file	MCB, SBM, AfrAsia

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