Seychelles IBC formation
A new International Business Company in the Seychelles, with registered agent, registered office and the complete company documents.
- 2.999 €fixed price
- 2 to 6 working daysProcessing time
- Apostilleincluded
From the second year: 1.999 € per year, all government fees included. Follow-up costs →
The Seychelles IBC is one of the most widely used international company forms. We form it under the International Business Companies Act, 2016, arrange registered agent and registered office and send you the full set of documents with apostille. The company is registered 24 to 48 hours after your payment and your documents are complete; paperwork and apostille take another 48 to 96 hours.
What is included
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Memorandum and Articles of Association
- Register of directors, members and beneficial owners
- Share certificates: standard 100,000 shares of USD 1, not to be paid in
- Registered agent and registered office for the first year
- Apostille on the company documents
What we need from you
- Copy of passport and national ID card
- Utility bill or bank statement, not older than three months
- Five name proposals and two or three sentences on the business purpose
- Signed KYC form
- Details of the beneficial owner and the shareholders
- E-mail, phone number and the address from which the company operates
- Documents in English; translations certified, and every certification not older than three months
Your new Seychelles Offshore Company (IBC)
Setting up a Seychelles offshore company is simple. It is fully legal and recognised worldwide through the whitelisting by the OECD. It does not matter for what purpose you want to create the new company.
With an offshore company in the Seychelles you will have many more options in the future than before. The cost of setting up the company is much lower than what you will save from now on. The follow-up costs are not higher than the start-up costs, so you can plan ideally and will not be surprised in 12 months.
Since 1994 it has been possible to own an offshore company in the Seychelles. For just as long, thanks to a stable government and its fair intentions, nothing has changed to the detriment of company founders.
Your Seychelles offshore company is formed within 24 to 48 hours after your payment and your documents are complete. The paperwork and apostille take another 48 to 96 hours.
What we do for your company formation
- Check your desired company name in the register (5 name proposals)
- Prepare the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the IBC
- Prepare the incorporation applications
- Submit the applications to the competent registry
- Confirmation of the registered office for your documentation
- Confirmation of the registered agent for your documentation
- Extract from the non-public register of directors
- List of shareholders and beneficial owners
- Original Certificate of Incorporation (COI) of your Seychelles offshore company
- Original share certificate of your Seychelles offshore company, standard 100,000 shares of USD 1, not to be paid in
- On request, front page of the NATION (the local newspaper of the Seychelles) within the formation phase
All of this is included in the formation price
- Registered address in the Seychelles
- Payment of the complete incorporation costs
- First annual fee of the registered agent
- First annual fee for the registered office
- First year administration and register fee
- Mail service and mail scan for up to 200 documents or letters, sent to you by e-mail, for 12 months
- Apostille and certification by the Supreme Court of the Seychelles
- Personal contact in German, English or French on the spot in the Seychelles for all your needs, for 12 months
- DHL Express shipping of the original documents within the EU and worldwide
What we need from you
- Copy of your passport and national ID card
- A utility bill or bank statement, not older than three months
- Five name proposals for your company
- Two or three sentences describing the business purpose
- Signed KYC form
- Details of the beneficial owner and the shareholders
- Your e-mail address, phone number and the address from which the company will operate
- All documents in English; translations must be certified, and every certification must not be older than three months
Why a Seychelles IBC
- 1
Legal and recognised
The Seychelles IBC is fully legal and recognised worldwide through the whitelisting by the OECD.
- 2
Stable since 1994
Since 1994 it has been possible to own an offshore company in the Seychelles, with a stable government and fair intentions for company founders.
- 3
Planable costs
The follow-up costs are not higher than the start-up costs, so you can plan ideally and will not be surprised in 12 months.
- 4
Fast formation
Your company is registered 24 to 48 hours after payment and complete documents, with paperwork and apostille in another 48 to 96 hours.
Questions and answers
For which purposes can I use a Seychelles IBC?
It does not matter for what purpose you want to create the new company. The Seychelles IBC is one of the most widely used international company forms and can be used for many kinds of business activity.
How long does the formation take?
Your Seychelles offshore company is registered 24 to 48 hours after your payment and your documents are complete. The paperwork and apostille take another 48 to 96 hours.
What documents will I receive?
You receive the Certificate of Incorporation, the Memorandum and Articles of Association, the register of directors, members and beneficial owners, the share certificates, and the apostille on the company documents. The originals are shipped by DHL Express within the EU and worldwide.
Are there hidden follow-up costs?
No. The follow-up costs are not higher than the start-up costs, so you can plan the next years with confidence.
Can I speak with someone locally?
Yes. You have a personal contact on the spot in the Seychelles, in German, English or French, for all your needs, for 12 months.
What you can use your IBC for
- 1
International trading and services
Contracts and invoices with customers worldwide from one company, wherever you happen to be.
- 2
Holding and investments
Shares in other companies, investments, real estate abroad or a yacht, held by one company.
- 3
Intellectual property
Trademarks, software, content, domains and patents owned and licensed by the company.
- 4
Digital nomads and online business
E-commerce, agencies, affiliate marketing and consulting, independent of your place of residence.
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From order to company
Order and pay
Choose the formation and add a nominee director if you like. The registered office address is always included.
Two minutesCompany details and documents
Up to five names, the business activity, passport copy and proof of address, uploaded on your order page.
Same dayKYC form
We prepare it with your details, you sign and upload it.
Same dayRegistration
We file with the Registrar in Victoria. The company receives its number and Certificate of Incorporation.
24 to 48 hoursDocuments with apostille
Memorandum and Articles, registers and share certificates, apostilled, as PDF by e-mail.
48 to 96 hours
Questions about the formation
Do I have to travel to the Seychelles?
No. Everything is done online. You never have to travel, neither for the formation nor later.
Can I be the only director and shareholder?
Yes. One director and one shareholder are enough, and both can be the same person (sections 99 and 130).
Which names are possible?
Any free name that ends with Limited, Ltd, Corporation, Corp, Incorporated or Inc. Some words such as bank, insurance, trust or fund are prohibited or need a licence. Give us up to five names in order of preference.
Are the owners public?
No. Directors, shareholders and beneficial owners are recorded with the registered agent and, where the law requires it, with the Registrar, but none of these registers is open to the public.
Do I receive originals?
You receive all documents as PDF by e-mail. The originals can be sent by DHL Express, which you can choose at checkout.
What does the company cost every year?
From the second year 1.999 € per year, with the government fee, the registered agent and the registered office included. A nominee director costs 3.999 € per year.
Do I need a nominee director?
No, it is optional. A nominee director acts as director of record on your instructions if you do not want to appear in the day to day affairs of the company.
The law behind it
Often needed for
- International trading and services
- Holding of shares and assets
- Intellectual property and licensing
- Consulting and e-commerce
What our clients say 1 reviews · 5.0 ★
- ★★★★★
That was a great service. Extremely attentive, quick and easy. The company took less than a week including paperwork, from the start of the order. Very friendly chat beforehand, during set up and afterwards. I am writing this review now 3 months later as there was no way before. Thanks again Karl!!!
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Your formation, step by step
From your order to the original documents
1Order and pay
Add the formation to the cart, check your order and pay with the method you prefer. No long online forms: we do not ask for or store personal data in the shop.
2You receive an e-mail
Right after your order you receive an e-mail with the list of documents and details we need. Send everything as A4 PDF scans, no photos of documents.
3Name check with the Registry
We ask the Registry for your preferred company names. With more than 220,000 IBCs registered, names often overlap or are too similar. If none of your five names is approved, you simply give us five more.
4The formation starts
Once the name is approved, the incorporation starts. It is usually done within 24 hours, on a Friday or before a holiday it can take a day longer. All Registry fees are included.
5Your IBC is established
You receive the Certificate of Incorporation and the Memorandum and Articles by e-mail. We prepare all company documents; your only task is one signature.
6Apostille and dispatch
The Supreme Court of Seychelles affixes the apostille, then the original documents go to you by DHL Express. On request with notarisations and the current issue of The Nation.
What we need from you
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Details we ask for in the e-mail
Beneficial owner: name, date of birth, nationality, address, city and postcode, phone, Skype or WhatsApp.
Each shareholder: the same details and the number of shares.
Shares: 1 to 100,000 with a par value of USD 1 each, which does not have to be paid in. Standard is 100,000 shares of USD 1.
Check your company name
Some words are not allowed in the name of a Seychelles IBC. Test your idea here.
Restricted words and activities
Not allowed: Assurance, Bank, Building Society, Chamber of Commerce, Chartered, Cooperative, Imperial, Insurance, Municipal, Trust, Foundation, Fund, royal titles and words that suggest the Seychelles, a government or another country. The same applies in other languages. Names must not be offensive, misleading or confusingly similar to an existing company.
The Registry does not accept unlicensed gambling, forex trading without a licence, banking and insurance business, or anything related to pornography. We agree the description of the business with you before filing.
The original documents you receive
With these documents your company is fully operational from the first day of registration.
- Certificate of Incorporation (COI)
- Memorandum and Articles of Association (M&A)
- Resolution: obligation to file an annual return
- Resolution: location of the company records
- Resolutions of the first meeting
- Consent to act as director
- Consent of the member
- Notice of becoming a beneficial owner
- Share certificate
- Schedule of fees
- Resolution of the subscriber
- Register of beneficial owners
- Register of members and share ledger
- Register of directors
Often ordered together
Nominee directorA professional director for your Seychelles IBC, so that the beneficial owner does not appear in the company's day-to-day affairs.
3.999 €2 to 6 working days
Transfer of a Seychelles IBCMove your existing Seychelles IBC to a new registered agent, arranged by us.
4.699 €5 to 30 working days
Virtual office and registered addressA real Seychelles address for one year, with lease agreement and proof of address.
399 €1 to 3 working days
Guide to an EU bank accountHow to open a European bank account for your Seychelles company, step by step.
19 €1 to 1 working days
IBC Act questions, pack of 50A further 50 questions about the Seychelles IBC Act in our chat, without a subscription.
10 €1 to 1 working days
