Uae Vs. Delaware Holdco (us Citizen Living in Lebanon)
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I'm a US citizen, living in lebanon. I plan on having a holding company to register IP, expand into more markets, as well as take in foreign investment potentially.
Looking into UAE and Delaware for the holding company, both seem to have their benefits but I'm leaning more towards Delaware for international apetite, as well as profits not being taxed if they're not distributed.
Company won't be turning a profit for a year at least, and UAE company that has a US owner gets taxed on UN-distributed profits.
I may not be seeing the full picture but i'm leaning towards Delaware, even with the 21% corporate tax. Losses get carried forward, un-distributed profits not taxed, and more attractive to foreign investment.
Thoughts from the group?
A US citizen living in Lebanon is deciding between UAE and Delaware for their startup's holding company and is leaning towards Delaware despite its 21% corporate tax; the community is invited to share their thoughts.
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