Inside the Global Jurisdiction Index
Understand the methodology, categories, and scoring behind the rankings.
How the Index Is Built
The GJI evaluates each jurisdiction across 6 core categories and 22 performance pillars, covering everything that shapes long-term success:
Evidence-based methodology
using publicly available and verified data from leading institutions (e.g. multilateral organisations and official government sources) combined with proprietary analysis.
Balanced coverage
Covers both onshore and offshore centres to avoid bias toward any single model, providing a fair view of premium hubs, midshore platforms, and specialist jurisdictions.
Structure-aware scoring
that looks beyond generic “ease of doing business” and considers 11 key business structures (operating companies, holdings, SPVs, funds, trusts, family offices, digital asset businesses, and more).
Regular updates
Updated on a recurring basis to reflect regulatory reforms, tax developments, compliance standards, and market shifts, ensuring the index stays accurate, relevant, and decision-ready.
Key Use Cases:
Choosing the right jurisdiction for a new operating company or regional HQ
Structuring holding companies, SPVs, and funds across multiple hubs
Designing global strategies for family offices and HNWIs
Evaluating offshore vs onshore options with a clear understanding of trade-offs
What the Index Measures
The GJI evaluates each jurisdiction across six core categories and 22 performance pillars, covering everything that shapes long-term success:
Business Setup & Regulatory Environment
Ease of incorporation, transparency, legal certainty.
Taxation &
Financial Systems
Corporate & personal tax, economic and currency stability, banking strength, access to capital.
Governance &
Policy Climate
Political stability, policy predictability, incentives, FDI openness, international reputation.
Market Environment &
Accessibility
Market size, global connectivity, logistics, immigration and residency friendliness.
Human Capital & Living
Environment
Talent availability, cost of living, quality of life, healthcare, education.
Innovation, Technology &
Sustainability
Digital infrastructure, innovation ecosystem, ESG and environmental standards.
How to Use the Index
Filter by category
to see which jurisdictions excel in tax, governance, or innovation.
Filter by structure
to find the best hubs for funds, holdings, or digital assets.
Compare jurisdictions side-by-side
for a specific use case (e.g. UAE vs Singapore vs Hong Kong for a regional HQ).
Get In Touch
Have a question about the Global Jurisdiction Index, jurisdiction selection, or structuring for your business? Get in touch using the form and our team will come back to you promptly with clear, practical guidance based on your goals, timeline, and risk profile. Whether you’re comparing locations, planning a relocation, or building a holding or operating structure, we’ll help you understand the options and trade-offs while keeping your information confidential. Fill out the form to stay updated on new index releases, insights, and jurisdiction developments.