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The fast route for a Seychelles IBC: quick launch, multi-currency support and remote opening for international operations.
- Multi-currency account details
- International transfers
- Online management
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Company formation for non-residents
Company registration in Seychelles
We set up a Seychelles IBC (International Business Company) for trading, holding and owning assets outside Seychelles. We prepare the constitution, appoint a licensed registered agent and registered office, and maintain the register of beneficial owners and corporate records. We help you open an account with a bank or payment provider abroad. The whole project runs remotely - from name check to a complete set of corporate documents.
6+ years
in corporate services
30+
jurisdictions
1,250+
clients worldwide
Cost
from $850
Timeline
from 4 days
Format
fully remote
Key parameters
Key parameters of Seychelles company registration
A quick overview of the corporate, tax and annual requirements for non-residents in Seychelles.
Company type
Seychelles IBC
The core vehicle for trading, consultancy, holding and owning assets outside Seychelles.
Foreign ownership
up to 100%
A company can be wholly owned by a non-resident. One director and one shareholder are enough - and they can be the same person. There are no residency requirements.
Registered agent
Required
A licensed registered agent and registered office in Seychelles are mandatory - we provide both. A non-resident cannot register the company directly.
Corporate tax
0%
Territorial system: 0% on foreign-sourced income. No capital gains, withholding or inheritance tax on income earned outside Seychelles.
Minimum capital
no minimum
There is no minimum capital requirement - issuing a single share is enough. The government fee is a flat US$150 and does not depend on capital size.
Annual obligations
Fee, records & substance
Government fee of US$150, agent renewal, bi-annual filing of accounting records, an economic substance declaration and record retention for 7 years.
The final cost depends on the chosen package, the registered agent's services, economic substance support and any additional project tasks.
Information current as of July 2026.
Packages
Cost of company registration in Seychelles
From basic Seychelles IBC registration to a full package with annual support and banking assistance.
Start
Basic IBC registration
US$ 850
IBC registration
Company name check and reservation
Constitution and incorporation documents (Memorandum & Articles)
Payment of the government fee
Registration with the Registry of Companies (FSA) and Certificate of Incorporation
Appointment of the registered agent and maintenance of the registers of directors, members and beneficial owners
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Corporate
Annual support included
US$ 1 200
Everything in Start, plus:
Registered agent services for 1 year
Registered office in Seychelles for 1 year
Receipt and forwarding of official correspondence
Reminders about annual obligations: bi-annual accounting filing, substance declaration, agent and office renewals
Full service
Director, shareholder and documents
US$ 2 100
For launching an IBC with director or shareholder services, a full document set and a matched banking solution.
Everything in Corporate, plus:
Director or shareholder services for 1 year
Document preparation: power of attorney, trust declaration
Advice on payment solutions and choosing a bank
Important: we advise on choosing a bank or payment provider and help you prepare your application, but we cannot guarantee account opening. The final decision always rests with the bank or EMI after reviewing the company and its beneficial owners.
Use cases & benefits
What a Seychelles company is best for
Seychelles is chosen by entrepreneurs and groups that need a low-cost, recognised jurisdiction, full ownership confidentiality and a flexible structure for trading, online business, holding and asset protection.
Suitable business scenarios
Holding and asset ownership
Hold group shares, equity and assets through a single Seychelles IBC - a low-cost vehicle for international holding.
International trade and services
A convenient structure for cross-border trade, consultancy and online services with clients worldwide.
E-commerce and digital business
A simple, low-cost structure for online shops, SaaS, IT services and holding intellectual property.
Asset protection
Ring-fence assets and plan succession under Seychelles law and a confidential register of owners.
Why choose Seychelles
Zero taxation
Territorial system: 0% on foreign-sourced income. No capital gains or withholding tax on profits earned outside Seychelles.
A clear legal system
A mixed system based on English common law and French civil law - a clear, predictable basis for business.
Flexible structure
One person can act as both director and shareholder. No minimum capital and no residency requirements.
Recognised by banks
Over 246,000 IBCs are registered in Seychelles - a structure familiar to banks and payment providers worldwide.
Registration requirements
Requirements to register a company in Seychelles
To register a Seychelles IBC you will need the participants' documents and a decision on the company structure. Everything is handled remotely through a licensed registered agent, after an initial review of your details.
What the client prepares
- Passport of the director and each shareholder
- Proof of residential address (no older than 3 months)
- Description of the company's intended activities
- Client geography and expected turnover
- 3 proposed company names
The exact set of documents may vary depending on the ownership structure, the participants' residency and the registered agent's requirements.
01
Director
At least one director – an individual or a corporate entity of any residency. There is no requirement for a Seychelles-resident director. The director's details are entered in the register of directors at registration. We can provide director services if needed.
02
Shareholders and owners
From one shareholder, an individual or a corporate entity. Details of beneficial owners holding 10% or more are filed with the Financial Intelligence Unit, and the registers are kept by the agent. The information is confidential and available only to the competent authorities.
03
Registered agent
Required by law: a licensed agent in Seychelles. A non-resident cannot register the company directly. Appointed at registration and renewed annually – we provide this.
04
Registered office
A registered office in Seychelles provided through the registered agent, for official correspondence. Included in the package.
05
Capital and shares
There is no minimum capital requirement – issuing a single share is enough. The government fee is a flat US$150 and does not depend on the number of shares. Shares can be issued in any currency.
Tax & reporting
Tax and reporting for a Seychelles company
Seychelles levies no tax on foreign-sourced income, but bookkeeping and annual procedures are mandatory. Your final position depends on the source of income, the nature of the activity and timely filing of accounts and the substance declaration.
Tax on foreign income
0%
on profit, capital gains and at source, earned outside Seychelles
Economic substance
Substance
annual status declaration; genuine presence only for certain activities
Accounts filing
Twice a year
accounting records to the agent in January and July
Record retention
7 years
retention period for accounting records
How tax and status are determined
Zero taxation
a Seychelles IBC pays no tax on income earned outside Seychelles under the territorial system.
Economic substance
under the Economic Substance Act 2021 the company declares its status each year. Genuine local presence is only required for certain activities: finance, leasing, headquarters, IP and holding.
Tax in your country of residence
a zero rate in Seychelles does not remove taxes in your country of residence. CFC and anti-avoidance rules may apply - assess this in advance.
What the company must do each year
Keep accounting records and retain documents for at least 7 years
File an economic substance declaration each year
Submit accounting records to the agent twice a year - in January and July
Pay the US$150 government fee and the agent renewal
Update beneficial owner details in the register within 30 days of any change
A Seychelles IBC has no mandatory audit and no public financial reporting. A zero rate in Seychelles does not release you from tax obligations in your country of tax residence. We recommend assessing the CFC implications in advance.
Information current as of July 2026.
Banking solutions
Opening a bank account for a Seychelles company
The banking route depends on the company's activity, payment geography and the profile of its beneficial owners. A Seychelles IBC is recognised by banks and payment providers, so we consider both international EMIs and banks in financial centres.
Banks in financial centres
For projects with a clear structure and verifiable activity, we source banks in Singapore, Hong Kong, Mauritius and the EU that work with a Seychelles IBC.
- Corporate account
- International transfers
- Multi-currency operations
Finextwin support
Compliance preparation
We prepare the company profile before submission, so the bank's or payment provider's KYC requirements are addressed in advance.
- Business description
- Payment structure
- Contracts and counterparties
Not sure which banking route fits your project?
We'll assess your activity, payment geography and the banks' requirements before any submission.
Registration process
How company registration in Seychelles works
The process covers the initial review, name reservation, filing through the registered agent and handover of the ready Seychelles IBC to the client. Every stage is handled remotely.
01
Name check and reservation
WHAT HAPPENS We run a basic check on the participants and the activity, then reserve the company name in the register.
FROM YOU Participants' documents, a description of the activity and name options.
RESULT The name is approved and reserved.
02
Document preparation
WHAT HAPPENS We prepare the constitution and incorporation documents (Memorandum & Articles), directors' consents and the filing forms submitted through the agent.
FROM YOU Confirmation of the details and signing of the required forms.
RESULT The set is ready for filing.
03
IBC registration
WHAT HAPPENS As the registered agent, we file the documents with the Registry of Companies (FSA) and pay the government fee; the company is entered in the register.
FROM YOU No further involvement is usually needed, unless clarifications are requested.
RESULT The company is registered and the Certificate of Incorporation is issued.
04
Registers and handover of the set
WHAT HAPPENS We set up the registers of directors and members, file beneficial owner details with the Financial Intelligence Unit, assemble the corporate set and explain the annual obligations.
FROM YOU Confirmation of receipt of the documents and corporate details.
RESULT A ready Seychelles IBC with registers in place and a complete set of documents.
What documents you receive
Certificate of Incorporation The registration certificate issued by the Registry of Companies (FSA).
Constitution and incorporation documents The Memorandum & Articles of Association filed at registration.
Share certificate and registers The share certificate, the register of members and the register of directors.
Corporate set Initial resolutions, powers of attorney and forms for the chosen package.
The format of the set and any need for originals, apostille or translation depend on the client's requirements and the chosen package.
Limitations & alternatives
When Seychelles is not the right fit and what to choose instead
Seychelles is a low-cost, fast offshore option, but it doesn't fit every use case. Below are the honest limitations and the jurisdictions that cover them.
When another jurisdiction makes more sense
You need tier-1 banks
An offshore Seychelles base makes it harder to open accounts with major tier-1 banks and to work with some counterparties.
Access to tax treaties
The Seychelles tax treaty network is limited – for a number of countries, income may be subject to withholding at source.
Real operations and hiring
For an operating business with an office and staff, Seychelles loses out to jurisdictions with a genuine physical presence.
Operating inside the EU market
If you need to work with EU counterparties, a VAT number and access to EU directives, an offshore company won't do.
What to consider instead of Seychelles
Hong Kong Prestige, strong banks and a broad tax treaty network. Territorial taxation and a convenient gateway to Asia.
Belize A simple, low-cost offshore option with fast registration. A flexible structure for holding and trading.
British Virgin Islands A reputable offshore jurisdiction for holdings, deals and asset ownership. English law and strong bank recognition.
St Vincent and the Grenadines A low-cost Caribbean offshore option under English law. Strong confidentiality and fast registration for trading and holding.
Results
Real cases from our clients
Every project is different - we tailor the solution to the specific task, jurisdiction and business model.
Company registration
Seychelles A Seychelles IBC for a subscription-based online service
The client was building a subscription web service, with most subscribers based abroad. She ran it as an individual, but as the user base grew it became awkward: payment providers wanted a company, and keeping everything on a personal account had started to feel risky. She wanted a proper structure, international account details and a predictable way to collect subscriptions.
Solution We set up a Seychelles IBC for online services and helped connect a payment provider for recurring payments in foreign currency. We confirmed that her activity didn't need substance, and explained her tax duties back home.
4 days registration time
0% tax on foreign income
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I put it off for ages - it all seemed complicated and not really for me. In the end all they needed from me was documents and a couple of clarifications, and it came together faster than I'd expected. Now the subscriptions land in the company, not on my own card, and I can finally relax.
Company registration
Seychelles A Seychelles IBC for IT services to overseas clients
A developer worked for foreign clients as an individual, but they increasingly wanted an invoice from a company and a proper contract. On top of that, fees and conversions were eating a noticeable share, and he wanted things cleaner and more predictable.
Solution We set up a Seychelles IBC for consultancy and development, prepared a contract template and helped with a payment provider. We also made clear that the income has to be declared where he is resident.
5 days registration time
0% tax on foreign income
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Clients had been hinting for a while that they wanted to deal with a company, not with me directly. The account took a bit of waiting - they checked things carefully - but I'd been warned it would. On the plus side, the contract is proper now and the money side is clearer.
Company registration
Seychelles A Seychelles IBC for holding intellectual property
The client owned rights to a brand, domains and some content, but licensed them to various contractors in his own name. He wanted to bring it all under a separate company, so licences and royalties could be handled properly.
Solution We set up a Seychelles IBC to hold the intellectual property and helped transfer the rights to the company. We flagged from the start that IP is exactly the case where substance may be needed, and worked through it in advance.
5 days registration time
IP brand, domains, content
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I'd kept these rights in my own name for years and handled them however was easiest. I wanted to do it properly, with licences and royalties going through a company. What I liked was that they told me about substance straight away, honestly, rather than once everything was registered and too late to change.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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Get a consultationRegistering a Seychelles IBC usually takes from 5 working days once the document set is ready and the review is complete. What takes longer isn't the registration itself, but preparing the corporate documents and, above all, opening a bank account - these are separate stages that fall outside the incorporation timeline. Realistically, allow a few weeks for a full launch with a working account.
No, you don't need to be there in person. The whole process is handled remotely through a licensed registered agent: name check, document preparation, registration and receipt of the corporate set. All we need from you are scanned documents and signed forms.
A Seychelles IBC works on a territorial system: income earned outside Seychelles is not taxed locally. There is no capital gains or withholding tax on such profits. That said, a zero rate in Seychelles does not remove your tax obligations in your country of residence - worth factoring in from the start.
Details of directors, shareholders and beneficial owners are not made public. The registers are kept by the registered agent, and details of owners holding 10% or more are filed with the Financial Intelligence Unit, accessible only to the competent authorities by law. Seychelles has no public register of owners.
Economic substance is a requirement for a genuine local presence for certain activities: finance, leasing, headquarters, holding and intellectual property. Most ordinary trading and consultancy IBCs fall outside it, but they still declare their status each year. We work through this individually before registration.
There is no minimum capital requirement - issuing a single share is enough. The government fee is fixed at US$150 per year and does not depend on the capital size or the number of shares. Shares can be issued in any currency.
We cannot guarantee account opening - the final decision always rests with the bank or payment provider after reviewing the company and its beneficial owners. We select a suitable route (an EMI or a bank), prepare the company profile to meet KYC requirements and support the application to improve the odds of approval.
A Seychelles IBC files no public financial statements and undergoes no mandatory audit. But you must keep accounting records, submit them to the agent twice a year (in January and July), file an annual substance declaration, and pay the US$150 fee and the agent renewal. Records are kept for at least 7 years.
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