Seychelles International Business Company

General Information

  • Type of Company - International Business Company (IBC).
  • Legislation – Hybrid
  • Company name - Non-English names are allowed
  • Time-scale for incorporation – within 4 working days
  • Change in domicile is permitted
  • Double tax treaties- with 12 countries
  • Shelf companies are available
  • Taxation on profits - Nil, provided company activities are carried on outside the Seychelles

Local Requirements

  • Registered Office is required
  • Company Secretary is not required
  • Local secretary is not required
  • Local directors are not required
  • Corporate directors are permitted
  • Public recording is not required. Details of Directors and Beneficial Owners are kept only at the offices of the Registered Agent.
  • Annual meetings are not required.

Corporate Requirements

  • Minimum number of shareholders - One (1)
  • Minimum number of directors - One (1). M
  • Minimum paid up share capital - US$1.00
  • Standard Authorised Capital - US$5,000.
  • Bearer shares are permitted.

Annual Requirements

  • Accounts are not required for public filing
  • Annual return is not required
  • Statutory accounting is NOT required.
  • Annual Corporate Franchise Tax or License Fees: US$100 per annum for companies with authorised share capital of up to US$5,000. $300 per annum for companies with authorised capital of up to US$50,000, and $1000 for capital in excess of $50.000.
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