Seychelles company registration

Seychelles (Seychelles) is not only one of the most famous world resorts. It is also one of the world's leading offshore zones. Company formation in the Seychelles is a popular service. This is an effective solution in terms of tax optimization and privacy. However, in order for the procedure to be successful, it is necessary to know the peculiarities of local legislation.

The «Zigma» law firm offers services for Seychelles company formation with a bank account or without one. We guarantee the fastest possible completion of all necessary procedures. «Zigma» also offers ready-made offshore companies in the Seychelles for sale.

Why open a company in the Seychelles?

Company formation in the Seychelles can be the best solution for your business. The jurisdiction offers several important benefits.

• Political stability. Seychelles is a politically stable state in which there are no coup d'état and other problems.
• Developed banking sector. You can easily open an offshore bank account in the Seychelles and start trading quickly.
• Remote registration. In order for a company to be included in the Seychelles Business Register (SBR), it is not necessary to be physically present there. Documents can be submitted electronically.
• Absence of currency control. Companies that are included in the Seychelles corporate registry as non-residents are not subject to currency control. It is valid only for residents.
• There are no legal requirements for authorized capital. There is only a recommended level.
• The Seychelles has double tax treaties with many jurisdictions.

Company formation in the Seychelles is one of the important parts of the state budget income. The country profits from fees paid by non-residents. Therefore, the conditions for the work of companies are very favorable.

What do you need to know about doing business in the Seychelles?

Before establishing an organization, knowing about some features is important. The preferred form of Seychelles company registration for non-residents is the International Business Company (IBC). Organizations established in this form face some limitations. They are as follows:

• You cannot conduct business directly in the Seychelles.
• You cannot buy property or other business in the Seychelles.
• Companies can only be included in the Seychelles IBC register if they are not engaged in insurance or banking activities.

Before the Seychelles offshore company incorporation, you need to choose a name. It must be unique. One of the necessary documents for the establishment of a legal entity is a certificate of the company's name. A check is made through the Seychelles company register to ensure that the name is unique. Some words cannot be used in the name, such as Assurance, Bank, Co-operative, Foundation, Trust, etc. At the end of the name, you must indicate the form of ownership – IBC, LTD, Corp.

When submitting documents for business registration in Seychelles, it is necessary to indicate information about the shareholders and the director. The jurisdiction requires a company to have at least one shareholder and one director. There is no requirement for a secretary. The Seychelles business register is closed. Information from it can be obtained only at the request of the court. You can use a nominee service. This will help further protect your privacy.

What documents are needed for registration?

Seychelles company registration requires the submission of a certain set of documents. It includes:

• Company name document.
• Memorandum of association.
• Charter.
• Share certificate.
• Apostilled minutes of the founding meeting.
• Decision on the first distribution of shares.

If a company opens a representative office in Seychelles, it is necessary to submit an apostilled set of constituent documents.

The registration procedure takes up to 14 days. The procedure for inclusion in the Seychelles company register takes up to 2 days. You can also buy a ready-made company in the Seychelles, which will help save time on preparing documents.

If you need a nominee service, you must provide additional documents. These are a power of attorney, a letter of acceptance from the nominee director, written consent, and a declaration of trust from the nominee director.

Taxation and reporting in the Seychelles.

Before you register or buy a ready-made company in Seychelles, you need to familiarize yourself with the taxation in the jurisdiction. For non-residents, it is very loyal. Non-residents do not pay income tax, capital gains tax, or stamp duty. Such organizations can only pay personal income tax. For non-residents, the rate is 10%.

With reporting in the Seychelles, everything is also very simple. It must be maintained, but there are no filing requirements. There are no requirements for mandatory audits and annual returns. Thus, Seychelles company incorporation provides an easy way to do business with minimal requirements and low taxes.

The «Zigma» Law Firm offers clients services for registering organizations and including them in the Seychelles company register. The company's specialists have extensive experience in this field. «Zigma» offers turnkey services, including consultation, documentation preparation, process support, and transfer of a package of documents to the client. The company also offers ready-made offshore companies in the Seychelles for sale. Re-registration will take no more than 24 hours. Clients can buy a company with or without a history of activity. We also offer legal support services for the company.

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