- Entity type
- Private limited liability company (Ltd)
- Corporate tax
- 35% headline, ~5% effective after shareholder refunds
- Setup cost from
- $3,000
- Setup time
- 1–3 weeks
- Minimum capital
- €1,165 (20% paid up)
- Local director
- Not required
- Remote formation
- Yes
- Residency visa
- Possible
- Banking
- Difficult
Best for: EU holding, gaming and fintech structures that can afford higher running costs.
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