Best Countries for Holding Companies 2026

Jurisdictions with 0% withholding tax on outbound dividends plus a corporate tax rate of 20% or lower. The shortlist of locations international holding companies actually consider, with corporate rate, withholding, and substance notes.

23 countries in this list

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This page is generated from the TaxAtlas dataset. Rankings use the personal and business scores plus the underlying tax data (rates, foreign income treatment, and key notes). Always verify details using the sources listed on each country page.

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Andorra

Anguilla

Bahamas

Bahrain

Bermuda

British Virgin Islands

Brunei

Cayman Islands

Cyprus

Gibraltar

Guernsey

Hong Kong

Hungary

Isle of Man

Jersey

Kuwait

Mauritius

Oman

Qatar

Singapore

Turks and Caicos

United Arab Emirates

Vanuatu