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Compare jurisdictions side by side

See 2 or 3 jurisdictions side by side: all-in cost for year 1 and year 2, headline tax, audit, registers and time to form. Hong Kong is a good fit for trade with China & Asia, territorial tax. Singapore is a good fit for Asia HQ, investors, treaties with around 100 jurisdictions. British Virgin Islands is a good fit for holding, JV, investment vehicle.

Ireland compared with Isle of Man compared with United Kingdom: cost, tax, reporting and setup
Comparing3 jurisdictions
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Isle of Man flag
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Onshore · Private Limited (LTD)US$3,799Year 1 all-inStart in Ireland
Midshore · Private LimitedUS$5,299Year 1 all-inStart in Isle of Man
Onshore · Private Limited (Ltd)US$1,259Year 1 all-inStart in United Kingdom
Cost
Year 1 all-inUS$3,799US$5,299US$1,259✓ Lowest
From year 2US$1,520US$2,892US$1,129
3-year cost (Starter)US$6,699US$10,899US$3,517
Tax & reporting
Headline tax12.5% trading / 25% non-trading0% standard✓ Best19% / 25%
Annual auditIf not smallNo*If not small
Public registerPublicCompany register public; BO register not publicPublic
Setup
TypeOnshoreMidshoreOnshore
EntityPrivate Limited (LTD)Private LimitedPrivate Limited (Ltd)
Minimum directors1 + EEA / bond1 + licensed registered agent1
Legal systemCommonCommonCommon
Time to form5–10 days2–5 days1–2 days
Best forEU HQ for techHolding, e-gamingUK and international trading, low running cost
A green tick marks the stronger value in a row. Prices include government fees and, for Singapore, the resident director a non-resident needs. Yearly costs the law requires but that we quote separately are named under the figure; rows with such costs show no tick. Headline tax rates are a summary; your specialist confirms how they apply to you before you pay.

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Which one for your situation

  • You need a business bank account soon

    Hong Kong or Singapore. Banks usually find onshore companies easier to assess, but each bank decides.

  • You want a lower running cost

    British Virgin Islands, from US$1,795 a year based on published year-2 prices.

  • You only hold shares or other assets

    British Virgin Islands. Your home country may still tax the income, so check that first (confirm with your specialist).

  • You need it fast

    Hong Kong, typically 1–2 business days after KYC approval.

Need all three? Some owners hold one company under another. We quote the whole structure as one package. Get a structure quote

General guidance based on headline rules, not tax or legal advice. Your specialist confirms how tax residency, substance and banking apply to you before you pay.