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Seychelles
An Indian Ocean offshore jurisdiction with fast setup, low fees, and simple maintenance. Suitable for budget-conscious holding and international trade.
A streamlined, low-cost offshore holding option.
International business company (IBC)
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- Tax
- Seychelles-source income is subject to business tax (15% on the first SCR 1m of a company’s taxable income and 25% above); foreign passive income of covered companies is subject to an economic substance test.
- Shareholders and directors
- Min. 1 shareholder and 1 director; can be the same person
- Share capital
- Authorised capital is flexible, with no statutory minimum; nil-paid or partly paid shares may be issued
- Local requirements
- Appoint a Seychelles registered agent and use its registered office
- Annual maintenance
- Annual government fee and agent renewal; keep accounting records and, within six months of year-end, an annual financial summary at the registered office (some holding companies are exempt)
- Incorporation timeline
- Approx. 2–3 business days
- Public disclosure
- Shareholder and director data are currently not public; current directors’ names and appointment dates will be publicly available from 1 January 2027
Facts last checked · 2026-10-26
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 (6)›
- 01Seychelles Revenue Commission — Seychelles Tax System
- 02Financial Services Authority Seychelles — Frequently asked questions
- 03Financial Intelligence Unit Seychelles — Beneficial ownership
- 04Seychelles Legal Information Institute — International Business Companies Act 2016
- 05Financial Services Authority Seychelles — International Business Companies Amendment Act 2026
- 06Central Bank of Seychelles — Foreign exchange legislation
02 · Advantages
Why Seychelles
- 01Low setup and maintenance costs
- 02Simple process with short lead time
- 03Shareholder and beneficial-owner details are not public; current directors’ names and appointment dates become publicly available from 1 January 2027
- 04No FX controls
03 · Requirements
Formation requirements
- Company name: any language; ends with Limited, Corp., Inc., etc.
- Shareholders and directors: at least 1 each; any nationality
- Registered agent and office: must use a local licensed agent
04 · Compliance
Annual compliance
- Pay government annual fee
- Keep accounting records and, within six months of year-end, an annual financial summary at the registered office (some holding companies are exempt)
- Maintain beneficial ownership register
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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