RAK ICC vs Netherlands: which jurisdiction wins?

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

	RAK ICC	Netherlands
Tax headline	0% on qualifying income	25.8% corporate; participation exemption for holdings
Formation days	5	5
First-year cost	$3,800	$6,500
Treaties	140+	95+
Substance	Lighter than DIFC/ADGM; substance for tax claims	Substance decree — mandatory directors, payroll, office
Banking	Onshore UAE bank intros possible with proper file	ING, Rabobank, ABN AMRO

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