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Antigua & Barbuda
An IBC is primarily used for offshore holdings, trading, and services and is generally restricted from carrying on local business. Incorporation is handled through an authorised local provider, with beneficial-ownership reporting and financial-record duties.
Key points on one page.
- Tax
- Corporate income tax is 25%; the former IBC tax exemption was repealed.
- Shareholders and directors
- Min. 1 shareholder and 1 director; a local director is generally not required.
- Share capital
- At least 1 authorised share; official guidance does not state a minimum capital or paid-in amount.
- Local requirements
- A local registered office and registered agent are required; use an authorised local provider.
- Annual maintenance
- Pay annual IBC fee and beneficial-ownership attestation; licensed institutions require audit.
- Incorporation timeline
- Officially within 24 hours for a non-licensed IBC; due diligence can extend this.
- Public disclosure
- Some registry records are inspectable for a fee; beneficial ownership is reported to the regulator, not public.
Facts last checked · 2026-10-23
This page summarises publicly available regulations for general reference only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Rules in each jurisdiction may change at any time; please confirm the latest position with an Offshore Isle advisor.
References (7)›
- 01FSRC: IBC Incorporation Procedure
- 02Antigua and Barbuda Investment Authority: Top 10 Reasons to Invest
- 03Council of the European Union: IBC Regime Assessment
- 04FSRC: IBC Annual Attestation of Beneficial Ownership
- 05FSRC Circular No. 3 of 2024: Financial Records
- 06FSRC: IBC Schedule of Fees
- 07Antigua and Barbuda Investment Guide
02 · Advantages
Why Antigua & Barbuda
- 01One shareholder and one director; no-par-value shares are permitted
- 02Built for international trade and services, with filings coordinated by a local agent
- 03Foreign-currency accounting and lawful redomiciliation are permitted
03 · Requirements
Formation requirements
- Purpose is limited to international business; local transactions or services need approval, registration, and domestic taxation
- Articles must state the local registered office, registered agent, authorised shares, and director number
- Regulated activities need licences; local landholding with non-citizen owners or directors needs a permit
04 · Compliance
Annual compliance
- Renew the IBC annual fee (FSRC lists USD 300)
- Submit annual beneficial-ownership and control attestation to the registered agent
- Keep financial records at the registered agent’s office and other prescribed place for at least 6 years after the relationship ends
After incorporation, Offshore Isle sets a compliance calendar. We remind you in advance of annual returns, renewals and filings, and handle them on your behalf.
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