 Afghanistan | - StatusRESTRICTED - see eligibility warning
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 Albania | - QKB company registration — online (e-Albania)ALL 0 (free)
- QKB company registration — in-personALL 120 (~€1.10)
- VAT registration (General Directorate of Taxes)Free
- Social insurance registration (ISSH)Free
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 Algeria | - Centre National du Registre du Commerce (CNRC) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.cnrc.org.dz
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Centre National du Registre du Commerce (CNRC)
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 Andorra | - Registre de Societats Mercantils d Andorra registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.registreempreses.ad
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Registre de Societats Mercantils d Andorra
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 Angola | - Agencia de Investimento Privado e Promocao das Exportacoes (AIPEX) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.aipex.gov.ao
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Agencia de Investimento Privado e Promocao das Exportacoes (AIPEX)
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 Antigua and Barbuda | - Antigua and Barbuda Intellectual Property and Commerce Office (ABIPCO) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.abipco.gov.ag
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Antigua and Barbuda Intellectual Property and Commerce Office (ABIPCO)
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 Argentina | - Corporate registry and publicationJurisdiction dependent
- Tax registration and invoicing enablementProcess dependent
|
 Armenia | - State registration fee — SPE or CJSCAMD 3,000–25,000 (~€7–60)
- Tax code (TIN/HVHH) registrationFree
- Social Insurance Fund registrationFree
- Notary fees (in Armenia, for local documents)AMD 10,000–50,000 (~€24–120)
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 Australia | - ASIC RegistrationAUD 597
- Business Name RegistrationAUD 44/yr
- ABN/TFN Application$0
|
 Austria | - GmbH government filing feesEUR 150
- AG government filing feesEUR 200–400
- Einzelunternehmer registrationEUR 100–150
- Trademark/IP registration (optional)EUR 300–800 per mark
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 Azerbaijan | - Online MMC registration fee (taxes.gov.az)AZN 11–22 (~€6–12)
- TIN (VÖEN) registrationFree (issued with registration certificate)
- Statistical code (azstat.org)Free
- Social Protection Fund registrationFree
- VAT registration (State Tax Service, if applicable)Free
|
 Bahamas | - Incorporation and registrar filingsConfirm with current registrar tables
- Business licence and registrationDepends on business model
- VAT registrationApplies when threshold or triggers are met
|
 Bahrain | - Registration feesUSD 100-400
- Initial authority filingsLow to moderate
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 Bangladesh | - RJSC registration fee (authorised capital up to BDT 100,000)~USD 25 (BDT 2,750)
- RJSC registration fee (BDT 100,001 – BDT 5,000,000)~USD 33 (BDT 3,600)
- RJSC registration fee (BDT 5,000,001 – BDT 20,000,000)~USD 51 (BDT 5,600)
- Stamp duty on MoA/AoA~USD 10–100 (varies per Stamp Act)
- Trade License fee (City Corporation / Union Parishad)~USD 27–182 (BDT 3,000–20,000; varies by area and business type)
- TIN registration (NBR portal)Free
- VAT registration (NBR portal)Free
- BIDA registration fee~USD 91–455 (BDT 10,000–50,000; based on proposed investment amount)
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 Barbados | - Incorporation filingEntity and regulator dependent
- License and registrationVaries by activity
|
 Belarus | - StatusRESTRICTED - see eligibility warning
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 Belgium | - SPRL notarization of articles€250–€400
- SPRL corporate registry filing€75–€150
- SPRL publication fee (Gazette)€50–€100
- SA formation (all fees combined)€300–€700
- SCRL formation (all fees combined)€200–€600
- Indépendant registration€50–€150
|
 Belize | - Government incorporation feeAround USD 200
- Statutory filing and registrationLow
|
 Benin | - Agence de Promotion des Investissements et des Exportations (APIEx Benin) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.apiex.bj
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Agence de Promotion des Investissements et des Exportations (APIEx Benin)
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 Bermuda | - Company registration and filingJurisdiction and structure dependent
- Initial government licensingVaries by activity
|
 Bhutan | - Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC Bhutan) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.mti.gov.bt
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC Bhutan)
|
 Bolivia | - Fundacion Empresa Bolivia (Fundempresa) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.fundempresa.org.bo
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Fundacion Empresa Bolivia (Fundempresa)
|
 Bosnia and Herzegovina | - Court Registry registration fee (FBiH)~BAM 200–300 (~€100–155) — verify with FBiH Court Registry (ksijm.ba)
- Notary fee — Articles of Association~BAM 300–800 (~€155–410) — varies by notary and document complexity
- Minimum share capital deposit — D.o.o. (FBiH)BAM 2,000 (~€1,023) — remains in the company as equity, not a fee
- Tax Identification Number registration (FIA / RS Tax Administration)Free
- VAT registration (Indirect Taxation Administration — ITA)Free — only required if turnover will exceed BAM 100,000/year
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 Botswana | - Companies and Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.cipa.org.bw
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Companies and Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA)
|
 Brazil | - Commercial registry filingState dependent
- CNPJ registrationProcess-based through federal workflow
- Municipal/state registrationsDepends on locality and activity
|
 British Virgin Islands | - BVI FSC RegistrationUSD 450
- Registered Agent (mandatory)USD 1,000–2,500/yr
- Government Annual FeeUSD 450/yr
|
 Brunei | - Registry of Companies and Business Names (ROCBN) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.rocbn.gov.bn
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Registry of Companies and Business Names (ROCBN)
|
 Bulgaria | - Commercial Register fee~BGN 50–80 (~EUR 26–41)
- Tax registration (NRA)~BGN 10–30 (~EUR 5–15)
- Notary fees (if required)~BGN 50–150 (~EUR 26–77)
- Share capital (OOD/EOOD)BGN 2 (~EUR 1.02)
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 Burkina Faso | - Centre de Formalites des Entreprises (CEFORE) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.cefore.gov.bf
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Centre de Formalites des Entreprises (CEFORE)
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 Burundi | - Agence de Promotion des Investissements du Burundi (API Burundi) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.api.bi
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Agence de Promotion des Investissements du Burundi (API Burundi)
|
 Cabo Verde | - Centro de Formalidades das Empresas (CFE Cabo Verde) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.cfe.cv
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Centro de Formalidades das Empresas (CFE Cabo Verde)
|
 Cambodia | - Ministry of Commerce (MoC) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.moc.gov.kh
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Ministry of Commerce (MoC)
|
 Cameroon | - Centre de Formalites des Entreprises (CFE) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.cfce.cm
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Centre de Formalites des Entreprises (CFE)
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 Canada | - Federal Incorporation (CBCA)CAD 200
- Provincial (Ontario)CAD 360
- Provincial (BC)CAD 351
|
 Cayman Islands | - Exempted Company RegistrationUSD 732–2,439
- Annual Government FeeUSD 854–2,568
- Trade & Business LicenceUSD 500–1,000
|
 Central African Republic | - Guichet Unique de Creation des Entreprises (CAR) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.rca.int
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Guichet Unique de Creation des Entreprises (CAR)
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 Chad | - Agence Pour la Promotion des Investissements au Tchad (APIT) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.apit.td
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Agence Pour la Promotion des Investissements au Tchad (APIT)
|
 Chile | - Company constitution and registry actionsProcess dependent
- Tax commencement and municipal licensingActivity and location dependent
|
 China | - SAMR (State Administration for Market Regulation) registration feeCNY 500-5,000
- Government stamp / notary feesVaries by jurisdiction
|
 Colombia | - Commercial registry and chamber proceduresDepends on jurisdiction and entity profile
- DIAN registrationProcess dependent
|
 Comoros | - Agence Nationale pour la Promotion des Investissements (ANPI Comoros) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.anpi.km
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Agence Nationale pour la Promotion des Investissements (ANPI Comoros)
|
 Congo | - Guichet Unique de Creation des Entreprises (GUCE) registration feeVerify current fee at https://guichet-unique.cg
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Guichet Unique de Creation des Entreprises (GUCE)
|
 Congo (Democratic Republic) | - Guichet Unique de Creation des Entreprises (GUCE DRC) registration feeVerify current fee at https://guichetunique.cd
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Guichet Unique de Creation des Entreprises (GUCE DRC)
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 Costa Rica | - Registry and incorporation filingsRegistry and notary dependent
- Tax authority onboardingProcess dependent
- Municipal patent setupMunicipality dependent
|
 Cote d'Ivoire | - Centre de Promotion des Investissements en Cote d Ivoire (CEPICI) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.cepici.gouv.ci
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Centre de Promotion des Investissements en Cote d Ivoire (CEPICI)
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 Croatia | - Government registration feesEUR 90–150
- Court registrationEUR 50–100
- Notary feesEUR 400–800
- Share capital (EU citizens)EUR 2,700
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 Cuba | - StatusRESTRICTED - see eligibility warning
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 Cyprus | - Registrar of CompaniesEUR 105
- Name ApprovalEUR 10
- Stamp Duty on MemorandumEUR 17
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 Czechia | - Commercial Register filingCZK 6,000 (~USD 270)
- Trade LicenseCZK 0 (free)
- Notary feesCZK 1,000–3,000 (~USD 45–135)
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 Denmark | - Business Registry fee (ApS)DKK 1,500-2,500 (≈ EUR 200-335)
- Business Registry fee (A/S)DKK 3,000-5,000 (≈ EUR 400-670)
- Business Registry fee (IVS)DKK 500-1,000 (≈ EUR 67-134)
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 Djibouti | - Agence Nationale pour la Promotion des Investissements (ANPI Djibouti) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.investindjibouti.com
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Agence Nationale pour la Promotion des Investissements (ANPI Djibouti)
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 Dominica | - Companies Registry Dominica registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.companies.gov.dm
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Companies Registry Dominica
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 Dominican Republic | - Registro Mercantil (via Cámara de Comercio) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.camarasdom.net
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Registro Mercantil (via Cámara de Comercio)
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 Ecuador | - Superintendencia de Compañías, Valores y Seguros (Supercias) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.supercias.gob.ec
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Superintendencia de Compañías, Valores y Seguros (Supercias)
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 Egypt | - Government registrationUSD 50-200
- Tax and social registrationsLow to moderate
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 El Salvador | - Centro Nacional de Registros (CNR) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.cnr.gob.sv
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Centro Nacional de Registros (CNR)
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 Equatorial Guinea | - Ministerio de Fomento, Pesca y Medio Ambiente registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.mfpee.gov.gq
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Ministerio de Fomento, Pesca y Medio Ambiente
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 Eritrea | - StatusRESTRICTED - see eligibility warning
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 Estonia | - e-Residency CardEUR 100–120
- Company RegistrationEUR 265
- State Fee Reduction (online)EUR 190 (if filed online)
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 Eswatini | - Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade (MCIT) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.mti.gov.sz
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade (MCIT)
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 Ethiopia | - Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.investethiopia.gov.et
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC)
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 Fiji | - Companies Office: online registrationFJD 100–200 (verify at companies.gov.fj)
- FRCS VAT registration (if applicable)Administrative - no fee
- Stamp duty (if applicable)Varies by transaction type
|
 Finland | - Oy (Ltd) government filing feesEUR 100–150
- Avoin yhtiö (Partnership)EUR 40–80
- Sole Trader registrationEUR 50–100
- Trademark/IP registration (optional)EUR 300–500 per mark
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 France | - Government registration & publication (SARL/EURL/SASU/SAS)€193–€250
- Expedited 24-hour filing (SASU/SAS only)€100 (optional)
- Trademark registration (optional)€250–€600
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 Gabon | - Agence de Promotion des Investissements et des Exportations (APIEX) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.apiex.ga
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Agence de Promotion des Investissements et des Exportations (APIEX)
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 Gambia | - Registrar General (Gambia) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.moj.gov.gm
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Registrar General (Gambia)
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 Georgia | - Company registration — same-hour (NAPR / Justice House)GEL 400 (~USD 148)
- Company registration — 1-day expedited (NAPR / Justice House)GEL 200 (~USD 74)
- Company registration — standard 5-day (NAPR / Justice House)GEL 100 (~USD 37)
- Annual state registration feeNone — one-time registration; no annual renewal fee
- VAT registrationNo fee — online via Georgian Revenue Service (rs.ge)
- Virtual Zone / International Company status applicationGEL 100–500 (confirm current fee with the designated authority)
- Apostille for foreign-issued documents (if needed)GEL 30–50 per document
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 Germany | - Commercial Register (Handelsregister)EUR 150–500
- Notarisation FeesEUR 500–1,500
- Trade Office RegistrationEUR 20–60
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 Ghana | - Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) registration feeVerify current fee at https://orcghana.org
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC)
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 Gibraltar | - Incorporation fee — private limited companyGBP 50–100 (estimated)
- Annual company return feeGBP 100–200 (estimated)
- Income Tax Office registrationFree
- GFSC DLT Providers Licence application fee (if applicable)GBP 5,000–15,000 (varies by category)
- GFSC annual supervision fee (if applicable)Varies by licence category — confirm with FSC.GI
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 Greece | - GEMI registration fee (IKE)EUR 70–120
- Notary fees (IKE via e-OSS)EUR 0 (online formation)
- Publication feesIncluded in registration
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 Grenada | - Companies Registry of Grenada registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.supremecourt.gd
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Companies Registry of Grenada
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 Guatemala | - Registro Mercantil General de la República registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.registromercantil.gob.gt
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Registro Mercantil General de la República
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 Guernsey | - Standard incorporation fee (Guernsey Registry)~GBP 100 (estimated)
- Expedited / same-day incorporation fee (Guernsey Registry)~GBP 250–500 (estimated)
- Annual company validation fee (Guernsey Registry)~GBP 500 (estimated) per year
- Exempt entity annual fee (Guernsey Revenue Service)GBP 1,600/year
- GFSC licence application fee (regulated entities only)GBP 5,000–25,000+ (varies by licence category)
- GFSC annual supervision fee (regulated entities only)Varies by entity type and assets under management
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 Guinea | - Agence de Promotion des Investissements de Guinee (APIP) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.apip.gov.gn
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Agence de Promotion des Investissements de Guinee (APIP)
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 Guinea-Bissau | - Centro de Formalidades das Empresas (CFE Guinea-Bissau) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.cfegb.gw
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Centro de Formalidades das Empresas (CFE Guinea-Bissau)
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 Guyana | - Deeds Registry (Guyana) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.deeds.gov.gy
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Deeds Registry (Guyana)
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 Haiti | - Ministere du Commerce et de Industrie (MCI) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.mci.gouv.ht
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Ministere du Commerce et de Industrie (MCI)
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 Honduras | - Cámara de Comercio e Industrias de Tegucigalpa (CCIT) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.ccit.hn
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Cámara de Comercio e Industrias de Tegucigalpa (CCIT)
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 Hong Kong | - Company Registry (CR) FeeHKD 1,720
- Business RegistrationHKD 250/yr (one-year)
- Stamp Duty (if applicable)Varies
|
 Hungary | - Trade Register filing feesHUF 30,000–50,000 (~EUR 82–137 / ~USD 90–150)
- Notary fees (if required)HUF 50,000–100,000 (~EUR 137–274 / ~USD 150–300)
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 Iceland | - Company registration fee — ehf (Firmaskrá)ISK 27,500 (~USD 200)
- Company registration fee — hf (Firmaskrá)ISK 55,000 (~USD 400)
- Minimum paid-up capital — ehf (working capital, not a fee)ISK 500,000 (~USD 3,600)
- Minimum paid-up capital — hf (working capital, not a fee)ISK 4,000,000 (~USD 29,000)
- Annual company maintenance fee (Firmaskrá)ISK 13,750+ (~USD 100)
- VAT registration (Skatturinn)Free
- Kennitala (company ID number) registration (Skatturinn)Included in registration process
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 India | - MCA RegistrationINR 2,000–7,000
- Digital Signature CertificateINR 1,500–2,500
- DIN ApplicationINR 500
|
 Indonesia | - Entity registration and notarial workflowDepends on structure and deed requirements
- Licensing and tax registration setupAdministrative and sector dependent
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 Iran | - StatusRESTRICTED - see eligibility warning
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 Iraq | - StatusRESTRICTED - see eligibility warning
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 Ireland | - CRO Registration (online)EUR 50
- CRO Registration (paper)EUR 100
- Annual Return FilingEUR 20
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 Isle of Man | - Incorporation fee — 2006 Act Private Limited Company~GBP 100–200 (estimated)
- Expedited incorporation (same-day / next-day)~GBP 200–400 (estimated)
- Annual company return fee~GBP 95–380 (estimated; varies by company type)
- Isle of Man FSA application fee (investment firm)GBP 5,000–25,000+
- Isle of Man FSA annual supervision feeVaries by licence category and size
- Income tax registration (Isle of Man Treasury)Free
- VAT registration (Isle of Man Customs and Excise, if applicable)Free
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 Israel | - Registrar filing feeUSD 150-250
- Tax registrationsLow administrative cost
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 Italy | - Government registration & publication (S.r.l.)EUR 200-400
- Notarization of articles (S.r.l.)EUR 400-800
- Companies Register filing (Camera di Commercio)EUR 90-120
- Government registration (S.p.A.)EUR 400-800
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 Jamaica | - Company registration and statutory filingsRequires direct ORC confirmation
- Tax registrationProcess dependent
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 Japan | - Registration & Licence Tax (KK)¥150,000
- Registration & Licence Tax (GK)¥60,000
- Notarisation of Articles¥50,000
- Revenue Stamps¥40,000 (paper filing only)
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 Jersey | - Standard incorporation fee — private company~GBP 200–350 (estimated)
- Expedited incorporation (same-day service)~GBP 450–650 (estimated)
- Annual company filing fee~GBP 250–500 (estimated)
- JPF registration fee (JFSC)~GBP 500–2,500 (estimated)
- JFSC licence application fee (regulated entities)GBP 5,000–30,000+ (varies by licence category)
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 Jordan | - Company registration fee (CCD)JOD 25–200 (approx. USD 35–280); varies by company type and capital
- Annual renewal fee (CCD)JOD 25–100 (approx. USD 35–141) per year
- Notarisation of formation documentsJOD 50–300 (approx. USD 70–420); varies by document type
- Stamp duty on Articles of Association0.3–0.6% of applicable contract value
- Income tax registration (ISTD)No fee — online ISTD portal registration
- Social Security Corporation registrationNo fee — required before hiring employees
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 Kazakhstan | - TOO registration (4 MCI)KZT 17,300 (~USD 37)
- JSC registration (20 MCI)KZT 86,500 (~USD 186)
- Branch or Representative Office registration (4 MCI)KZT 17,300 (~USD 37)
- EDS (Electronic Digital Signature) certificate from NCA RKFree to KZT 2,000 (~USD 4)
- Notary fees (if charter notarised — recommended for foreign participants)KZT 5,000–30,000 (~USD 11–65) depending on complexity
- Annual re-registration feeNone — Kazakhstan does not charge an annual company renewal fee
- VAT registrationFree
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 Kenya | - Company name reservation (BRS)~KES 50–150 (verify at businessregistrationservice.go.ke)
- Company registration fee — up to KES 100,000 nominal capital (BRS)~KES 10,650 (~USD 82)
- Annual returns filing fee (BRS)~KES 3,000/year (~USD 23/year)
- KRA PIN registration (iTax)Free
- VAT registration (iTax, if applicable)Free
- County business permit (Nairobi; varies by county and business type)KES 5,000–50,000+/year (~USD 38–385/year)
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 Kiribati | - Kiribati Registrar of Companies registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.mfed.gov.ki
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Kiribati Registrar of Companies
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 Kosovo | - Agency for Business Registration (ARBK) registration feeVerify current fee at https://arbk.rks-gov.net
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Agency for Business Registration (ARBK)
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 Kuwait | - Commercial registration fee (MOCI)KWD 25–100 (approx. USD 80–325)
- Annual commercial licence renewal (MOCI)KWD 50–250 (approx. USD 160–810) per year
- Notarisation of Articles of AssociationKWD 100–300 (approx. USD 325–975)
- Municipal licenceVariable by activity and location — confirm with Kuwait Municipality
- Tax registration (Ministry of Finance)No fee
- KDIPA application (KDIPA route only)No public fee schedule — confirm directly with KDIPA
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 Kyrgyzstan | - Ministry of Justice (Minjust KG) registration feeVerify current fee at https://minjust.gov.kg
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Ministry of Justice (Minjust KG)
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 Laos | - Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.moic.gov.la
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC)
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 Latvia | - SIA standard registration (within 3 business days)EUR 17
- SIA expedited registration (same-day)EUR 50
- AS registrationEUR 200
- Branch registrationEUR 142
- Annual state maintenance fee (SIA)None — Latvia does not charge an annual company registration fee
- VAT registrationFree
- Notary fees (if Articles of Association notarised — optional for SIA)EUR 100–300 depending on capital
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 Lebanon | - Commercial Register (Lebanon) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.justice.gov.lb
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Commercial Register (Lebanon)
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 Lesotho | - Registrar of Companies (Ministry of Trade) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.mit.gov.ls
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Registrar of Companies (Ministry of Trade)
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 Liberia | - Liberia Business Registry (LBR) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.lbr.gov.lr
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Liberia Business Registry (LBR)
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 Libya | - StatusRESTRICTED - see eligibility warning
|
 Liechtenstein | - Trade Register (Handelsregister) — registration fee (AG)Approx. CHF 600–1,000
- Trade Register (Handelsregister) — registration fee (GmbH / Anstalt)Approx. CHF 400–700 (Handelsregister; GmbH/Anstalt have lower share capital requirements)
- Business licence — Office of Economic Affairs (AWA)Approx. CHF 400–800
- Formation tax (1% on paid-in capital — verified)CHF 500 on a CHF 50,000 AG; CHF 300 on a CHF 30,000 GmbH or Anstalt
- Annual Trade Register maintenance feeApprox. CHF 600–1,500/year depending on entity type
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 Lithuania | - UAB (Private Limited Company) registrationEUR 57 (via Registrų centras e-service)
- AB (Public Limited Company) registrationEUR 117 (confirm current fee at registrucentras.lt)
- Annual financial statements filing feeEUR 13–29 per year
- VAT registration (VMI)No fee — online process
- Sodra employee registrationNo fee — online process; contributions are payroll costs
- Notary fees (for AoA amendments or share transfers)EUR 100–500 per notarial act
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 Luxembourg | - RCS (Business Register) filingEUR 100–300
- Notary feesEUR 1,400
- Business permit (if required)EUR 150
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 Macau | - Commercial registration fee — Lda. (varies by capital)MOP 250–1,000 (~USD 31–125; estimated)
- Annual business registration renewalMOP 300–600 (~USD 37–75/year; estimated)
- Notarisation fees — Articles of AssociationMOP 500–2,000 (~USD 62–249; varies by length and capital)
- Industrial Tax registrationNil — tax itself exempted annually since 2002
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 Madagascar | - Economic Development Board of Madagascar (EDBM) registration feeVerify current fee at https://edbm.mg
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Economic Development Board of Madagascar (EDBM)
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 Malawi | - Registrar General's Department registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.registrar.gov.mw
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Registrar General's Department
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 Malaysia | - SSM name reservation and incorporation filingDepends on filing profile
- Post-registration tax setupAdministrative setup dependent
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 Maldives | - Economic Development and Trade (EDT Maldives) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.trade.gov.mv
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Economic Development and Trade (EDT Maldives)
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 Mali | - Agence pour la Promotion des Investissements au Mali (API-Mali) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.apim.ml
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Agence pour la Promotion des Investissements au Mali (API-Mali)
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 Malta | - Registration Fee (MFSA)EUR 245–1,750
- Annual Return FeeEUR 100
- Name ReservationEUR 25
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 Marshall Islands | - Registrar of Corporations (RMI) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.iri.com.mh
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Registrar of Corporations (RMI)
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 Mauritania | - Agence de Promotion des Investissements en Mauritanie (APIM) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.apim.mr
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Agence de Promotion des Investissements en Mauritanie (APIM)
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 Mauritius | - Incorporation and licensingDepends on entity and regulator filings
- FSC registration costsApplicable for regulated global business vehicles
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 Mexico | - Entity incorporation and commercial registryVaries by state and notary
- SAT RFC enrollmentAdministrative process fee structure varies
- Digital certificates and invoicing setupProvider dependent
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 Micronesia | - FSM Division of Corporations registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.fsmgov.org
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with FSM Division of Corporations
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 Moldova | - ASP company registration fee (S.R.L.)MDL 700–1,000 (~€35–50) [verify at asp.gov.md]
- State Registration Certificate (IDNO)Included in registration fee
- Tax registration with SFSFree
- VAT registration with SFS (if applicable)Free
|
 Monaco | - DEE business plan application feeApprox. EUR 50–200 (Direction de l'Expansion Économique processing fee; verify current tariff at gouv.mc)
- RCI company registration feeApprox. EUR 150–500 (Répertoire du Commerce et de l'Industrie; tariff varies by entity type and capital)
- Journal de Monaco publication feeApprox. EUR 200–500 (mandatory legal notice publication; rate per line; verify at journaldemonaco.gouv.mc)
- Minimum share capital deposit — SAM€150,000 (held in Monaco bank; released to company after registration — not a sunk cost)
- Minimum share capital deposit — SARL€15,000 (held in Monaco bank; released to company after registration — not a sunk cost)
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 Mongolia | - State Registration General Authority (BURTGEL) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.burtgel.gov.mn
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with State Registration General Authority (BURTGEL)
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 Montenegro | - CRPS company name reservation~€5–15 (indicative; verify at crps.me)
- D.O.O. registration fee (CRPS)~€10–30 (indicative; verify at crps.me)
- Minimum share capital deposit (D.O.O. / J.D.O.O.)€1 minimum
- PIB (tax ID) registration with Tax AdministrationFree
- VAT registration (if applicable)Free
- Annual company report filing (CRPS)~€5–20/year (indicative; verify at crps.me)
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 Morocco | - Registration and publication feesUSD 100-400
- Tax and social registrationsLow to moderate
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 Mozambique | - Balcão de Atendimento Único (BAU) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.mf.gov.mz
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Balcão de Atendimento Único (BAU)
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 Myanmar | - StatusRESTRICTED - see eligibility warning
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 Namibia | - Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.bipa.org.na
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA)
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 Nauru | - Nauru Companies Registry registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.naurugov.nr
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Nauru Companies Registry
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 Nepal | - Office of the Company Registrar (OCR Nepal) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.ocr.gov.np
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Office of the Company Registrar (OCR Nepal)
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 Netherlands | - KVK RegistrationEUR 75
- Notarial DeedEUR 500–1,500
- Name CheckEUR 0 (online)
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 New Zealand | - Companies Office registrationDepends on filing profile
- Tax/GST registration setupAdministrative setup dependent
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 Nicaragua | - Registro Mercantil (via RUC system) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.registropublico.gob.ni
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Registro Mercantil (via RUC system)
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 Niger | - Centre National de Promotion des Investissements (CNPI) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.cnpi.ne
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Centre National de Promotion des Investissements (CNPI)
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 Nigeria | - CAC filing and registrationUSD 50-200 equivalent
- Tax and investment registrationsLow to moderate
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 North Korea | - StatusRESTRICTED - see eligibility warning
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 North Macedonia | - Central Registry of the Republic of North Macedonia (CRM) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.crm.org.mk
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Central Registry of the Republic of North Macedonia (CRM)
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 Norway | - AS government filing feesNOK 4,000–6,000 (~EUR 380–570)
- ASA government filing feesNOK 6,000–10,000 (~EUR 570–950)
- Enkeltmannsforetak registrationNOK 500–1,000 (~EUR 47–95)
- Trademark/IP registration (optional)NOK 2,500–5,000 per mark (~EUR 237–475)
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 Oman | - Commercial registration fee (MoCIIP)OMR 100–300 (approx. USD 260–780)
- Annual CR renewalOMR 100–200 (approx. USD 260–520) per year
- Notarisation of Memorandum of AssociationOMR 50–200 (approx. USD 130–520)
- Municipal licenceVariable by activity and location
- Ministry of Labour work permit feesOMR 100–300 (approx. USD 260–780) per expatriate employee
- Tax registration (OTA) and PASI registrationNo fee
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 Pakistan | - SECP registration fee (authorised capital up to PKR 100,000)~USD 4 (PKR 1,000)
- SECP registration fee (PKR 100,001–500,000)~USD 11 (PKR 3,000)
- SECP registration fee (PKR 500,001–1,000,000)~USD 18 (PKR 5,000)
- SECP registration fee (PKR 1,000,001–5,000,000)~USD 36 (PKR 10,000)
- Branch / Liaison Office registration fee~USD 89+ (PKR 25,000+)
- NTN registration (FBR IRIS)Free
- Sales Tax registration (FBR, if applicable)Free
- BOI registration~USD 36–179 (PKR 10,000–50,000; varies by investment size)
- Digital signature certificate (for SECP eServices filing)~USD 18–36 (PKR 5,000–10,000)
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 Palau | - Palau Office of the Attorney General registration feeVerify current fee at https://palaugov.pw
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Palau Office of the Attorney General
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 Palestine | - Companies Controller Office (Palestine) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.mne.gov.ps
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Companies Controller Office (Palestine)
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 Panama | - Incorporation and registry filingEntity dependent
- Initial legal documentationProfessional scope dependent
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 Papua New Guinea | - Investment Promotion Authority (IPA) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.ipa.gov.pg
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Investment Promotion Authority (IPA)
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 Paraguay | - Ministerio de Industria y Comercio (MIC) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.mic.gov.py
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Ministerio de Industria y Comercio (MIC)
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 Peru | - Registry and notarial incorporation actionsProcedure dependent
- SUNAT tax enrollment and RUC activationProcedure dependent
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 Philippines | - SEC registration filingsDepends on capital structure and filing profile
- BIR and local permitsAdministrative and locality dependent
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 Poland | - Court registration fee (Sp. z o.o.)PLN 500-600 (≈ EUR 110-130)
- Notarization (if required)PLN 200-400 (≈ EUR 45-90)
- Court registration fee (S.A.)PLN 1,000-1,500 (≈ EUR 220-330)
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 Portugal | - LDA government filing fees (online)EUR 100–250
- SA government filing feesEUR 200–400
- Unipessoal registrationEUR 50–100
- Trademark/IP registration (optional)EUR 300–600 per mark
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 Qatar | - Onshore registrationUSD 500-1,000
- QFC annual licensingUSD 5,500-7,000
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 Romania | - ONRC registration fee~RON 100–300 (~EUR 20–60)
- Notary fees (optional for SRL)RON 200–500 (~EUR 40–100)
- Share capital deposit (S.R.L.)RON 200 (~EUR 40)
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 Russia | - State registration duty (in-person submission)RUB 4,000 (~USD 44)
- State registration duty (electronic submission via nalog.gov.ru)Free (with qualified electronic digital signature)
- Minimum authorized capital (OOO)RUB 10,000 (~USD 110)
- Qualified electronic digital signature (one-time setup for e-filing)RUB 2,000–5,000 (~USD 22–55)
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 Rwanda | - Rwanda Development Board (RDB) registration feeVerify current fee at https://rdb.rw
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Rwanda Development Board (RDB)
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 Saint Kitts and Nevis | - Registrar of Companies St Kitts and Nevis registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.mofa.gov.kn
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Registrar of Companies St Kitts and Nevis
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 Saint Lucia | - Registrar of Companies St Lucia registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.corporateaffairs.gov.lc
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Registrar of Companies St Lucia
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 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | - Companies Registry SVG registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.mofa.gov.vc
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Companies Registry SVG
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 Samoa | - Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour (MCIL) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.mcil.gov.ws
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour (MCIL)
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 San Marino | - Companies Registry registration fee (Registro delle Imprese, camcom.sm)~€200–500 (estimated; verify current fee schedule at camcom.sm)
- S.r.l. minimum share capital deposit (returned to company post-registration)€2,500 minimum
- S.p.A. minimum share capital deposit (returned to company post-registration)€25,500 minimum
- Tax identification number registration (Ufficio Tributario)Free or nominal
- ISS social security registration (if hiring employees)Free
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 Sao Tome and Principe | - Agencia de Promocao de Investimentos de STP (API-STP) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.api-stp.com
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Agencia de Promocao de Investimentos de STP (API-STP)
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 Saudi Arabia | - MISA and commercial registration feesUSD 300-800
- Tax and labor registrationsLow to moderate admin cost
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 Senegal | - APIX (Agence pour la Promotion des Investissements et des Grands Travaux) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.investinsenegal.com
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with APIX (Agence pour la Promotion des Investissements et des Grands Travaux)
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 Serbia | - d.o.o. registration with APRRSD 4,900 (~EUR 42)
- a.d. (closed joint-stock) registrationRSD 11,900 (~EUR 100)
- Branch registration with APRRSD 4,900 (~EUR 42)
- Notary fee for memorandum of association / articlesRSD 3,000–10,000 (~EUR 25–85) depending on complexity
- Annual business entity renewal feeNone — Serbia does not charge an annual registration renewal fee
- VAT registrationFree
- Changes to APR registration (director, address, etc.)RSD 1,500–4,900 (~EUR 13–42) depending on change type
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 Seychelles | - IBC incorporation filingLow relative to larger offshore centers
- Registered office and agent setupRequired
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 Sierra Leone | - Corporate Affairs Commission (Sierra Leone) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.cac.gov.sl
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Corporate Affairs Commission (Sierra Leone)
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 Singapore | - ACRA Name ApplicationSGD 15
- ACRA RegistrationSGD 315
- Company Secretary (mandatory)SGD 300–800/yr
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 Slovakia | - s.r.o. registration with Commercial RegisterEUR 150
- a.s. registrationEUR 750
- Branch registrationEUR 150
- Trade licence application (živnostenský list)EUR 5–17 (varies by business activity type)
- Notary fee for s.r.o. foundation deedEUR 100–250 (depends on capital and complexity)
- Changes to Commercial Register (director, address, etc.)EUR 33–66 per change
- Annual financial statements filingFree (filed electronically via financnasprava.sk)
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 Slovenia | - AJPES registration + court feesEUR 200–400
- Notary servicesEUR 100–300
- Share capital (d.o.o.)EUR 7,500
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 Solomon Islands | - Investment Corporation of the Solomon Islands (ICA) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.ica.gov.sb
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Investment Corporation of the Solomon Islands (ICA)
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 Somalia | - StatusRESTRICTED - see eligibility warning
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 South Africa | - CIPC name and registration feesUSD 10-20
- Tax and payroll registrationsLow to moderate
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 South Korea | - Corporate registration filingsDepends on structure and jurisdiction
- Tax and business registration setupAdministrative and activity dependent
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 South Sudan | - StatusRESTRICTED - see eligibility warning
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 Spain | - SL Government filing & registration€303–€600
- SA Government filing & registration€600–€900
- SLNE Express online filing€160–€300
- Autónomo registration€0 (free; Social Security contributions apply)
- Trademark registration (optional)€245–€500
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 Sri Lanka | - Company name reservation (DRC)~USD 3 (LKR 1,000)
- Incorporation fee — Pvt Ltd (based on stated capital)~USD 15–47 (LKR 5,000–15,000)
- Certificate of IncorporationIncluded in incorporation fee
- Annual return filing fee (DRC)~USD 8–31 (LKR 2,500–10,000)
- Business Registration Certificate (local authority)~USD 3–15 (LKR 1,000–5,000; varies by local authority)
- Tax Identification Number registration (IRD)Free
- VAT registration (IRD, if applicable)Free
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 Sudan | - StatusRESTRICTED - see eligibility warning
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 Suriname | - Kamer van Koophandel en Fabrieken (KKF) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.kcb.sr
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Kamer van Koophandel en Fabrieken (KKF)
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 Sweden | - AB government filing feesSEK 1,500–2,000 (~EUR 140–190)
- HB government filing feesSEK 200–500 (~EUR 19–47)
- Sole Trader registrationSEK 500–1,000 (~EUR 47–95)
- Trademark/IP registration (optional)SEK 2,000–4,000 per mark (~EUR 190–380)
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 Switzerland | - Commercial Register EntryCHF 600–800
- NotarisationCHF 500–2,000
- Stamp Duty (1% of capital)Exempt up to CHF 1M
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 Syria | - StatusRESTRICTED - see eligibility warning
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 Taiwan | - Company registration fee (MOEA base rate)~USD 31 (TWD 1,000)
- Capital-based registration fee (scales with paid-in capital)TWD 1 per TWD 4,000 of registered capital; minimum TWD 1,000
- Investment Commission filing fee (if IC review required)~USD 25–62 (TWD 800–2,000)
- Business registration (local government)Free
- Tax registration (National Tax Administration)Free
- Company and representative seals (chops — required)~USD 16–62 (TWD 500–2,000)
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 Tajikistan | - Ministry of Justice (Minjust TJ) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.adlia.tj
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Ministry of Justice (Minjust TJ)
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 Tanzania | - Business Registrations and Licensing Agency (BRELA) registration feeVerify current fee at https://brela.go.tz
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Business Registrations and Licensing Agency (BRELA)
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 Thailand | - DBD registration filingsDepends on legal form and filings
- Tax registration setupAdministrative and activity dependent
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 Timor-Leste | - SERVE company registration feeVerify current fee at serve.gov.tl
- Notary / document authenticationVerify with local notary
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 Togo | - Agence de Promotion des Investissements et des Zones Franches (APIZF) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.apizf-togo.com
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Agence de Promotion des Investissements et des Zones Franches (APIZF)
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 Tonga | - Ministry of Trade, Tourism and Labour (MTTL) registration feeVerify current fee at https://mtal.gov.to
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Ministry of Trade, Tourism and Labour (MTTL)
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 Trinidad and Tobago | - Company registration and statutory filing feesConfirm current fees with registry channels
- Tax account setupProcess dependent
- VAT registrationRequired once threshold is met
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 Tunisia | - Agence de Promotion de l'Industrie et de l'Innovation (APII) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.tunisieindustrie.nat.tn
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Agence de Promotion de l'Industrie et de l'Innovation (APII)
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 Turkey | - Registry and notary feesUSD 200-600
- Tax and social registrationLow to moderate
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 Turkmenistan | - Ministry of Justice (Minjust TM) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.minjust.gov.tm
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Ministry of Justice (Minjust TM)
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 Turks and Caicos Islands | - Incorporation filingEntity and filing dependent
- Stamp dutyRelevant primarily to real estate transactions
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 Tuvalu | - Tuvalu Registrar of Companies registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.tuvalugov.tv
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Tuvalu Registrar of Companies
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 Uganda | - Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) registration feeVerify current fee at https://ursb.go.ug
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB)
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 Ukraine | - TOV registrationFree — eliminated under Law on State Registration
- AT (Joint-Stock Company) registrationFree
- Branch or Representative Office registrationFree
- Extract from Unified State Register (digital)Free (digital extract); UAH 51 (~EUR 1) for paper copy
- VAT registrationFree
- Changes to registrationFree (standard changes)
- Notary services (if used — optional for TOV)UAH 500–2,000 (~EUR 11–45)
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 United Arab Emirates | - Free Zone LicenceAED 15,000–50,000
- Mainland Trade LicenceAED 10,000–30,000
- Visa Establishment CardAED 2,000–5,000
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 United Kingdom | - Companies House Online£50
- Companies House Paper£71
- Same-day Service£78
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 United States | - Formation (Wyoming)$102
- Formation (Delaware)$90
- EIN (IRS)$0
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 Uruguay | - Agencia Nacional de Innovacion e Investigacion (AIN) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.ain.gub.uy
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Agencia Nacional de Innovacion e Investigacion (AIN)
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 Uzbekistan | - Ministry of Justice (Minjust UZ) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.minjust.uz
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Ministry of Justice (Minjust UZ)
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 Vanuatu | - Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.vfsc.vu
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC)
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 Venezuela | - StatusRESTRICTED - see eligibility warning
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 Vietnam | - Enterprise registration filingsDepends on legal form and filing route
- Investment registration workflowProject and sector dependent
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 Yemen | - StatusRESTRICTED - see eligibility warning
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 Zambia | - Patents and Companies Registration Agency (PACRA) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.pacra.org.zm
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Patents and Companies Registration Agency (PACRA)
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 Zimbabwe | - Companies and Other Business Entities Act — Companies Registry (companies.co.zw) registration feeVerify current fee at https://www.companies.co.zw
- Name reservation / search feeVerify with Companies and Other Business Entities Act — Companies Registry (companies.co.zw)
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