[brk]

OK, so then what do you propose as a better location?

What country offers a non-litigious society, allows outsiders to start and own a business, and has a tax basis that won't take all your money if you actually become successful?

Personally, I'm not aware of too many better options for an American than America, but I'd love to hear some viable alternatives.

[a3camero]

Canada?

No healthcare costs (might have to become permanent resident, not hard to do). Low taxes for small business owners (tons of write-offs, lower tax rates). Less litigation. Very generous rules for foreigners to operate businesses. Close to US w/ easy travel. Short flights from major cities (re: Toronto, Waterloo, Ottawa, Montreal).

[dto1138]

I am not trying to find a business environment that's better in some generic sense. I'm trying to find one where I can do this startup in particular and not get Netscaped.

[dto1138]

I don't know. Maybe Appsterdam? :)