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| Criteria | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 🇦🇪 Dubai (UAE) | 🇭🇰 Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entity Type | Private Limited (Ltd) | Free Zone Company / Mainland LLC | Private Limited Company |
| Formation Cost | €3,670 | €7,830 | €5,486 |
| Corporate Tax Rate | 25% | 0% (Free Zone) | 16.5% |
| Min. Share Capital | £1 | Varies | HKD 1 |
| Setup Time | 1–2 weeks | 2–4 weeks | 1 week |
| Directors Required | 1 minimum (any nationality) | 1 minimum (any nationality) | 1 minimum (any nationality) |
| Foreign Ownership | 100% allowed | 100% in free zones | 100% allowed |
| VAT / Sales Tax | 20% | 5% | None |
| Audit Required | No (small companies exempt) | Yes (mainland), No (most free zones) | Yes – annual audited accounts |
| Annual Filing | Yes – Confirmation Statement + Accounts | Yes – Annual License Renewal | Yes – Annual Return + Profits Tax |
| Tax Treaty Network | Yes – extensive network | Yes – 130+ treaties | Yes – comprehensive treaties |
| Banking Access | Moderate | Moderate–High | High |
| Substance Requirements | Not required | Economic Substance Required | Recommended for tax exemption |
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