Go Global Countries Guide 2023
Ready to make a move to another country with better opportunities for you and your business? We can help you set up your business and life in almost 30 sought-after countries. All our company formation services come with a consultation to help you make the best decision for you both financially and personally.
Whether you’re looking for a tax-friendly environment, a strategic location, or a booming market, we can help you navigate the complex process of company formation in a foreign country. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you take your business to the next level, or read on to find out more about the countries we recommend.
AFRICA
Mauritius: Mauritius is a tropical island nation located in the Indian Ocean that’s famous for its natural beauty and cultural diversity, and has become a popular tourist destination. It has a stable political and economic environment and a simple tax system. Mauritius offers a high quality of life, low crime rates, and a wide range of leisure activities. From Mauritius, you can easily reach Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Seychelles: A stunning island nation located in the Indian Ocean, Seychelles offers a high quality of life with a tropical climate and pristine beaches. It has a stable political environment with no corporate or income tax, and no capital gains tax. Its strategic location provides easy access to Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. With lush forests, coral reefs, and rare wildlife species, this is a paradise for nature lovers.
THE AMERICAS
Anguilla: Located in the Eastern Caribbean, Anguilla is known for its stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters, and welcoming locals. It’s a British Overseas Territory so it offers a stable and secure environment to live and do business and is located within easy reach of North and South America. The island offers a high standard of living and an excellent healthcare system. Importantly, Angullia is a tax haven with low corporate tax rates, no personal income tax, no capital gains tax, and no inheritance tax.
Bahamas: Located just 50 miles off the coast of Florida, the Bahamas’ popularity with tourists and expats means it has become a stable country with a strong economy and business-friendly environment. It offers a high quality of life with a warm climate, beautiful beaches, and an excellent healthcare system. You can also benefit from all the amenities provided for tourists. The Bahamas offers low corporate tax rates, no personal income tax, no capital gains tax, and no inheritance tax, and offers businesses incentives and initiatives to stimulate foreign investment and economic growth.
Belize: Located in Central America, Belize is known for its beautiful natural landscapes, rich culture, and welcoming people. It has a democratically elected government that is committed to promoting a business-friendly environment. It offers idyllic weather and its official language is English. Belize offers low corporate tax and no capital gains tax.
British Virgin Islands: Located in the Caribbean, it offers the same natural beauty and high quality of life as the other islands in the area. Since it is a British Overseas Territory, it benefits from additional political stability, and its close location to North and South America makes it easy to do business throughout the Americas. It offers low corporate taxes, no personal income tax, and no capital gains tax.
Cayman Islands: The Cayman Islands is a British Overseas Territory with a unique blend of natural beauty, rich culture, and economic prosperity. It offers a tropical climate, pristine beaches, and crystal-clear waters, and is centrally located for easy travel all over the Americas. It offers no income tax, capital gains tax, or corporate taxes, which is why it has become famous as a tax haven and now offers a high standard of living with world-class infrastructure.
Panama: Panama boasts stunning beaches, lush rainforests, and the famous Panama Canal. It has a high quality of life and excellent healthcare system, with low crime rates and a wide range of cultural and leisure activities. It has a stable political and economic environment and is well-placed for travel all over the Americas.
St. Kitts & Nevis: A stunning twin-island nation located in the Caribbean, St. Kitts & Nevis offers a high quality of life with white beaches, warm weather, and a laid-back lifestyle. It offers a competitive tax regime and a streamlined regulatory system that is focused on promoting foreign investment. It has a generous citizenship-by-investment scheme, which makes it ideal for those looking for a second passport.
St. Vincent & Grenadines: St. Vincent and the Grenadines is a beautiful island nation in the Caribbean with plenty of natural beauty. Like other islands in the area, it is strategically located for travel all over the Americas and offers a generous tax scheme. Like St. Kitts & Nevis, their citizenship-by-investment program makes it easy to obtain a second passport for visa-free travel to more than 100 countries.
United States of America: The US offers a diverse and vast landscape spanning 50 states each with its own unique culture, history, and attractions. While the US has a complex tax system, your choice of state will dictate the taxes you pay and your cost of living. While healthcare is expensive, those with the means can access some of the best facilities in the world.
ASIA
Hong Kong: One of the best bases for ex-pats looking to do business in Asia, Hong Kong is a global financial center with a vibrant mix of modern skyscrapers, bustling street markets, and rich cultural heritage. It offers a highly developed and sophisticated business environment with a well-regulated financial system. While tax rates aren’t especially low, its strategic location close to China with strong travel links all over the world and high quality of life make it one you have to consider if you do business in China frequently.
Singapore: Singapore is a highly developed city-state, offering a business-focused environment and world-class infrastructure. It offers a reasonable corporate tax rate and its strategic location is ideal for doing business in Asia and all over the world. Singapore is known for its high quality of life with a clean and safe city, excellent healthcare, a melting pot of cultures, quality international educational institutions, and an innovative environment.
United Arab Emirates: The UAE is a thriving business hub located at the crossroads of Asia, Africa, and Europe, making it hard to beat as a strategic location. It offers an extremely stable and business-friendly environment with low corporate tax, no personal tax, and world-class infrastructure. With a strong yachting culture and plenty of networking opportunities, this is one of the best locations for entrepreneurs looking to excel while living the good life.
Vietnam: Vietnam offers a rich cultural experience with a unique blend of traditional and modern influences. The country is known for its natural beauty, including towering mountains, beaches, and lush rice fields. The tax system is simple and the cost of living is low, meaning a high quality of life is extremely affordable. Healthcare is affordable and improving, with world-class facilities available in major cities. It offers easy access to other Asian countries.
EUROPE
Bulgaria: Located in Southeast Europe, Bulgaria offers a diverse landscape and rich cultural heritage. It is a member of the EU which provides a predictable and stable legal framework for businesses. Its strategic location makes it an ideal gateway to markets in Europe and the Middle East, and it offers low corporate and personal tax rates.
Cyprus: Located in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, Cyprus offers a diverse landscape that ranges from stunning beaches to picturesque villages and even ancient ruins. The country benefits from a blend of Greek, Turkish, and British influences and is a member of the EU. Its strategic location makes it an ideal base for business people who want to be within easy reach of Europe, Asia, and Africa. Corporate tax rates are low, at 12.5%.
Hungary: Located in central Europe, Hungary is a landlocked country that offers a rich cultural heritage, stunning architecture, and a diverse landscape of rolling hills, vineyards, and lakes. It is a member of the EU and offers a competitive tax system, with reasonable corporate tax rates and a flax personal income tax of 15%. Hungary has a rich culture and skilled workforce but the cost of living is lower than major European countries, meaning you can live a very good life here.
Jersey: Located in the English Channel off the coast of Northern France, Jersey is a British Crown Dependency that offers picturesque villages, sandy beaches, and rolling hills. It offers 0% corporate tax for most businesses and its close location to both the UK and mainland Europe make it an ideal location for anyone looking for a tax-friendly country within an hour’s boat or plane ride to major European centers.
Liechtenstein: One of the smallest countries in Europe, Liechtenstein is just 62 square miles and is bordered by Austria and Switzerland, and benefits from the natural beauty both these countries are famous for. Ideal for those who like to hike in the summer and ski in the winter, Liechtenstein has a reasonable corporate tax rate and a simple and beneficial tax system. Most people in the country are affluent, so the quality of life here is extremely high.
Romania: Romania offers a rapidly growing economy located in Southeast Europe, making it an attractive location for businesses wishing to expand their reach. It offers a reasonable tax rate and a government focused on promoting foreign investment. The cost of living here is low compared to other European countries, so you can affordably have a very high standard of living here.
Switzerland: Switzerland is a highly developed and prosperous country located in the heart of Europe, offering a high quality of life and breathtaking landscapes. With world-class infrastructure, a favorable tax regime, and traditions of innovation and entrepreneurship, this is one of the best countries to put down roots in central Europe.
United Kingdom: This populous island nation has a huge amount to offer, from ever-changing landscapes to melting-pot cities and historical sites around every corner. With outstanding educational institutions and excellent healthcare, it’s an ideal place to bring your family. The tax system is straightforward, the cost of living is the same as in other major developed countries, and transport links mean you can get almost anywhere in the world in under 12 hours.
OCEANIA
Marshall Islands: Located in the Pacific Ocean, the Marshall Islands offer a tropical paradise made up of 29 atolls and 5 islands. The tax system is simple, the cost of living is low, there’s a strong sense of community, and excellent healthcare. While not close to any major country, it is located for easy access to Australia and Asia.
Samoa: Samoa is a beautiful island nation with a relaxed lifestyle and a stable political climate. It offers beautiful beaches and lush tropical forests along with a high quality of life and low cost of living. It is well located for those doing business throughout Oceania and Asia. There is no state income tax.
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