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Turks & Caicos Islands
An international company limited by shares suits offshore holding, cross-border investment, and non-local business under an English common-law framework. It has no corporate income tax but requires a licensed registered agent and compliance with beneficial ownership and applicable economic-substance rules.
International companies for offshore holdings.
International company limited by shares (Ltd.)
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- Tax
- Corporate income tax 0%; large MNE groups should assess potential 15% top-up tax in other jurisdictions.
- Shareholders and directors
- Min. 1 shareholder and 1 director; no director-residency rule; secretary optional.
- Share capital
- No minimum share capital or paid-in verification; shares may have par value or no par value.
- Local requirements
- A local physical registered office and licensed registered agent are required; local business needs a business licence.
- Annual maintenance
- Renew government annual fees; generally no annual accounts, audit, or corporate tax return, but keep financial records.
- Incorporation timeline
- Approx. 2–10 business days, subject to due diligence and agent review.
- Public disclosure
- Share register is held by the company; director data is searchable; beneficial-owner data has limited legitimate-interest access.
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 (5)›
- 01Companies Ordinance 2017 — Turks and Caicos Islands Financial Services Commission
- 02Beneficial Ownership Amendment Regulations 2025 — Turks and Caicos Islands Financial Services Commission
- 03Business Licence — Turks and Caicos Islands Revenue Department
- 04Turks and Caicos Company Formation — Visit TCI
- 05Global Minimum Tax — OECD
02 · Advantages
Why Turks & Caicos Islands
- 01Foreign share ownership is unrestricted under company law; shareholders may be individuals or bodies corporate
- 02No corporate income tax for a non-local holding or investment structure
- 03Remote administration is possible; board meetings may be held abroad or electronically
03 · Requirements
Formation requirements
- Reserve the name first; it must end in “Limited” or “Ltd”
- Provide identity and due-diligence documents for shareholders, directors, and beneficial owners
- An international company cannot conduct more than incidental local business; local operations need a business licence
04 · Compliance
Annual compliance
- Pay government annual fees on time and maintain a licensed registered agent
- Keep books and supporting documents sufficient to show transactions and financial position
- Update beneficial-ownership and director information promptly; file economic-substance information where relevant
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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