Seychelles International Business Company
(IBC)

Our company specializes in the incorporation of Seychelles IBCs through a licensed Registered Agent in Seychelles. We provide a comprehensive range of services to facilitate the smooth and efficient establishment of IBCs for our clients.

What is an International Business Company?

An IBC is a type of private company that is incorporated for various business activities such as investments, trading, or holding assets. An IBC consists of Directors, Officers, and Shareholders, who play key roles in the company's operations and decision-making. The corporate name of an IBC must have one of the following endings: Limited, Corporation, Incorporated, or their respective abbreviations Ltd., Corp., Inc.

What are the advantages of a Seychelles IBC?

The advantages of a Seychelles IBC include:

• Seychelles IBCs have affordable annual renewal fees, making them cost-effective for ongoing maintenance.
• There is no mandatory minimum capital requirement for a Seychelles IBC, allowing flexibility in structuring the company's capital.
• The process of incorporating a Seychelles IBC can be done remotely. This offers convenience and accessibility for international clients.
• The government incorporation fee and annual renewal fee for a Seychelles IBC are not affected by the authorized capital, providing greater flexibility in determining the capital structure of the company.
• Information regarding the directors and shareholders of a Seychelles IBC is not filed with the Registry Office and is not publicly available. This ensures a higher level of privacy and confidentiality for the company's owners.

What’s the legislation for Seychelles IBCs?

The legislation governing Seychelles IBCs is the Seychelles International Business Companies Act. This act was initially adopted in 1994 and has been updated with a new enactment in 2016, which replaced the previous version of the act.

Do you get a registered agent and office address when incorporating a Seychelles IBC?

Our packages include both the registered office address and registered agent services which are a mandatory requirement for incorporating a Seychelles IBC.

Additionally, we offer Seychelles mail forwarding services, which enable clients to use our virtual office address to receive business correspondence from their customers and suppliers.

Can one person/entity be appointed as director, officers and shareholder?

Any individual or legal entity can be appointed as a director or officer, and one person or entity can hold multiple positions. The minimum requirement is to have at least one director, and the maximum limit is set at 10 directors.

For shareholders, again, any individual or legal entity can be appointed, and a minimum of one shareholder is required. The minimum issuance is one share with a nominal value of US$1.00.

To enhance privacy and confidentiality, our company offers nominee director, officers, and shareholder services.

What is the authorized capital of a Seychelles IBC?

The standard authorized capital for a Seychelles IBC is set at 100,000 shares of a single class, each with a par value of US$1.00. This is the default structure for authorized capital, but it can be customized based on the client's preferences.

It's important to note that the authorized capital does not impact the government fee associated with the incorporation. However, if you wish to have a higher authorized capital than the standard, you should contact our office.

Additionally, a Seychelles IBC has the flexibility to issue shares with or without a par value.

Is information regarding directors, officers and shareholders private?

In Seychelles, the details regarding shareholders and beneficial owners of an IBC are treated with strict confidentiality. This information is not filed with the Seychelles registry and remains private. However, information regarding the Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) is filed with the registered agent for compliance purposes.

Also, information regarding the directors of an IBC is filed with the Seychelles registry. However, this information is private and not accessible to the general public.

We also offer additional services such as nominee services to provide an extra layer of privacy and confidentiality if desired.

Are there requirements for accounting and auditing?

Seychelles IBCs are not subject to audit requirements. However, it is mandatory for IBCs to maintain accounting records. These accounting records are required to be kept at the registered agent's office in Seychelles.

While audit requirements are not applicable, it is important for IBCs to maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records in accordance with the legal and regulatory standards of Seychelles.

How long will it take to incorporate an IBC?

The process of incorporating a company in Seychelles takes approximately 2 to 3 business days. After the incorporation process is completed, there is an additional period of 2 to 3 business days for the preparation of internal corporate documents.

Once all the documents are ready for shipment, we provide scans of the documents via email prior to couriering all documents to you.