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In general, confusion around this subject stems from the fact that some jurisdictions focus on place of incorporation, whereas others look to the location of the principle place of business.

So you can have a company that is incorporated in the Netherlands, but which has its principal place of business in London. Depending on who you’re talking to, this is either a Dutch business or a British business.

A maneuver like this would often be done for tax purposes.




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