United Arab Emirates vs Samoa: which jurisdiction wins?

United Arab Emirates vs Samoa — both credible, very different trade-offs. Below: side-by-side on the variables that actually move the decision.

	United Arab Emirates	Samoa
Tax headline	9% corporate tax above AED 375k (free zones 0% on qualifying)	0% on offshore income
Formation days	10	3
First-year cost	$6,500	$1,600
Treaties	140+	Limited
Substance	Free zone QFZP requires adequate substance	Light
Banking	Emirates NBD, ADCB, Mashreq, plus Wio and crypto-friendly EMIs	Limited

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