Seychelles Company Formation
Set in the Indian Ocean, Seychelles combines modern company law with a strategic position between Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
What a Seychelles company is used for
The Seychelles international company is often chosen for business linked to Asia, Africa and the Middle East, such as trading goods, international consulting and digital services. Its time zone and location bring it closer to those markets, which is handy when your customers, suppliers or partners are in that part of the world.
Seychelles has modernized its company law and adopted international transparency and beneficial ownership standards. That makes it a sound option for entrepreneurs who want a structure that's easy to run, provided the activity and the owners' obligations are reviewed carefully before incorporation.
Typically a good fit for
- 01Trading with suppliers or customers in Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
- 02Consultancies and digital businesses operating internationally.
- 03Entrepreneurs looking for a structure that's easy to manage.
- 04Holding assets outside Seychelles.
How we set up your company
With Seychelles we look closely at the markets the company will serve, because that shapes the documentation counterparties will ask for.
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Initial consultation
We talk through your business, your partners and what you want the new company to achieve.
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Review and due diligence
We review the documents of the shareholders and beneficial owners and confirm the project is a good fit for the jurisdiction.
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Incorporation
We prepare the formation documents and coordinate the filing with the local registered agent.
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Handover and launch
You receive your corporate documents, and we guide you through the first steps to put it into operation.
What's included
We work with licensed registered agents in Seychelles, who handle the filing and the company's registered office.
Incorporation
Name clearance, drafting of the constitutional documents and filing with the registry.
Corporate documents
Certificate of incorporation, first resolutions, share register and appointment of directors.
Registered agent
Registered agent and registered office through our correspondents in the jurisdiction.
Annual maintenance
Renewals, periodic filings and corporate updates handled on your behalf.
Ongoing counsel
Support with the company's corporate decisions: changes of directors, share issuances and shareholder arrangements.
Compliance and transparency
Every company we form goes through know-your-customer (KYC) due diligence: we identify the shareholders, directors and beneficial owners, and review the source of funds and the purpose of the structure. We only work on legitimate business and investment projects, and we follow the rules of each jurisdiction and international transparency standards, including beneficial ownership registers and economic substance requirements where they apply.
Seychelles requires companies to keep accounting records and a beneficial ownership register; we guide you through these obligations every year.
Frequently asked questions
Why choose Seychelles?
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Its proximity to Asia, Africa and the Middle East, modern company law and a structure that's easy to run, all useful for business in those markets.
Is it a good fit for clients in the Americas?
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It can be if the business is linked to those markets. If your clients and suppliers are in the Americas, we usually recommend closer jurisdictions such as Panama, the BVI or Belize.
Do I need to keep accounting records?
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Yes. Seychelles requires companies to keep adequate accounting records and the documents that support their transactions.
What language are the documents in?
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Corporate documents are issued in English. If you need Spanish versions for use in Latin America, we arrange the translations.
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