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Dominica
Dominica stopped registering IBCs in 2022, so foreign investors should use a private limited company under the Companies Act. It suits genuine local operations, staffing, or project investment and is managed under the ordinary corporate tax and annual filing regime.
The local operating choice after IBC closure.
Private limited liability company (Private Ltd.)
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- Tax
- Corporate income tax 25%; approved fiscal incentives may provide relief, but are not automatic.
- Shareholders and directors
- Min. 1 shareholder and 1 individual director; no director-residency rule identified.
- Share capital
- No statutory minimum found; share capital and paid-in arrangements should be confirmed against the articles and CIPO requirements.
- Local requirements
- A Dominica registered office is required; local operations need tax registration and, where applicable, VAT and permits.
- Annual maintenance
- Company annual return due by 2 April; calendar-year income-tax return and tax balance due by 31 March.
- Incorporation timeline
- Approx. 2–4 weeks, subject to document preparation, name approval, and CIPO processing.
- Public disclosure
- Member and director registers must be maintained; public availability of beneficial-owner data should be confirmed with CIPO.
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.
02 · Advantages
Why Dominica
- 01No foreign-ownership percentage restriction.
- 02English is the official language for local contracts and compliance communication.
- 03Priority-sector projects may apply for fiscal incentives, subject to approval.
03 · Requirements
Formation requirements
- Name must include “Limited”, “Corporation”, or “Incorporated”, or an abbreviation.
- File constitutional documents and an attorney's statutory declaration with CIPO, then complete tax registration.
- Foreign staff, land acquisition, and regulated activities require the relevant work permit, land licence, or licence.
04 · Compliance
Annual compliance
- File the company annual return and pay the share-capital-based annual fee by 2 April.
- Calendar-year companies file income tax and settle the balance by 31 March, with instalments during the year.
- Keep member, director, meeting, and financial records; confirm audit applicability for the company's circumstances.
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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