Seychelles Company Formation

Seychelles company formation lets you build an international structure with low tax, strong privacy, and predictable running costs. A Seychelles International Business Company works well for asset holding, cross-border trade, consulting, and online projects with minimal administration.

We help you pick the right structure, prepare the paperwork, and manage Seychelles company registration end-to-end — including a bank or fintech solution so the company functions in real life, not just on paper.

Why Incorporate in Seychelles?

Seychelles is a modern, compliant offshore center with 0% tax on foreign income, fast incorporation, and no public register of owners. It follows current AML and beneficial-ownership rules, so your company can still work smoothly with banks and payment providers.

Zero Tax Regime & Fiscal Advantages

For a Seychelles offshore company with no local-source income:

• 0% tax on foreign-sourced profits
• No tax on foreign dividends, interest, or capital gains
• No stamp duty on most offshore share transfers

Local tax applies only to income generated inside Seychelles.

Privacy & Confidentiality

Seychelles maintains a central beneficial ownership register, but it is not public and only accessible to competent authorities. This means:

• No public list of shareholders or directors
• Beneficial owner data is filed via the registered agent
• Information is used solely for regulated AML and tax-transparency purposes

Speed & Efficiency

Once KYC is approved and the name is cleared, a Seychelles IBC is often incorporated within one business day, with corporate documents issued shortly after. In practice, the main variable is how quickly KYC documents are supplied — when this is ready, Seychelles is one of the fastest options for international company formation.

Seychelles Company Formation Packages & Transparent Pricing

We offer three packages for offshore company formation in Seychelles, so you can choose between a basic structure, extra privacy, or a ready-to-operate company with banking.

Need maximum speed? We can also offer a clean, ready-made Seychelles shelf company with a recent certificate of good standing and updated directors and shareholders, so you can start using the structure almost immediately.

Features – International Business Company (IBC) Structure & Benefits

The core Seychelles vehicle is the International Business Company – a flexible limited liability structure for cross-border business, asset holding, and online projects.

Tax Exemption Status: The 0% Corporate Tax Advantage

A Seychelles offshore company with no Seychelles-sourced income pays no local corporate, capital gains, or withholding tax on foreign profits, making it ideal for:

• International online businesses
• Holding securities or IP
• Cross-border trade and consulting

Confidentiality and the Beneficial Ownership Register (BOSS)

Companies keep an internal register of beneficial owners, filed via the registered agent into a central database. This data:

• Is not public
• Is accessible only to competent authorities
• Must be accurate and retained for a defined period

You comply with BOSS rules while keeping day-to-day commercial privacy.

Share Capital Flexibility and Limited Liability

There is no mandatory paid-up share capital (a typical authorized capital like USD 50,000 is used for flexibility).

• Only one shareholder and one director are required
• Owners enjoy limited liability
• Bearer shares are not allowed under modern AML rules

Permitted and Restricted Business Activities

A Seychelles company can:

• Conduct international trade and investment
• Hold bank and other accounts abroad
• Own assets outside Seychelles
• Provide consulting, marketing, or IP services

But it cannot:

• Do regular business with Seychelles residents (save for limited exceptions)
• Offer regulated financial services (banking, insurance, securities, VASP) without a license
• Own local real estate or run local retail without changing status

Step-by-Step Process: Registering a Company in Seychelles

Registering a company in Seychelles is straightforward, but each step needs to be done properly to avoid delays at the registrar or with banks later.

Step 1: Name Clearance & Due Diligence

We:

• Check your preferred name against the Seychelles company register
• Confirm that your planned activities are permitted
• Collect KYC for all directors, shareholders, and UBOs

This due diligence is crucial for future banking.

Step 2: Drafting of Incorporation Documents (M&A)

We prepare:

• Memorandum and articles of association matched to your structure
• Resolutions appointing directors and approving share issue
• Registers of directors and members for internal records

This set of documents is the formal blueprint of how the company will operate.

Step 3: Submission to the Registrar of Companies

We file the full package with the Financial Services Authority (FSA) via a licensed registered agent. Once approved, you receive:

• Certificate of Incorporation
• Stamped memorandum and articles
• Company number and incorporation date

Step 4: Finalizing the Seychelles Company Incorporation

After incorporation, we:

• Register the company in Seychelles with the agent and internal systems
• Arrange your registered office address in Seychelles
• Issue certified copies and, if required, apostilled documents

From this point, Seychelles offshore company incorporation is complete.

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Documents Required for Registration

Before we launch the Seychelles IBC registration, we need to collect a small but precise KYC package from each participant in the structure. 

Individual Requirements (Directors, Shareholders, UBOs)

Typically required:

• Certified copy of passport
• Certified proof of residential address (utility bill or bank statement, not older than 3 months)
• Short description of professional background and source of funds
• Bank or professional reference, in some cases
• Certified confirmation of documents
• Tax Identification Number

These documents support both company formation in Seychelles and future bank account onboarding.

Corporate Documents for Entities

If a shareholder or director is a company, we additionally request:

• Certificate of Incorporation
• Latest Certificate of Good Standing (if applicable)
• Articles of association or equivalent
• Register of Directors and Shareholders

This ensures the entire ownership chain is transparent to the registered agent and – later – to financial institutions.

Rules for Certification, Notarization, and Apostille

Depending on your country of residence:

• Passport and corporate documents may need notarization
• Some banks require documents apostilled under the Hague Convention
• Translations may be needed if original documents are not in English

Once the company is live, attention shifts from formation to ongoing compliance and accounting records.

Mandatory Annual Compliance and Accounting Records Act

Seychelles has tightened bookkeeping and reporting rules for IBCs. They are manageable, but it’s important to plan for them from day one.

The Legal Requirement for Accounting Records

Following Seychelles incorporation, every IBC must:

• Keep reliable accounting records showing transactions and financial position
• Retain those records for at least 7 years
• Ensure copies are kept at, or regularly sent to, the registered office in Seychelles (usually twice a year)

Non-compliance can result in fines and, in serious cases, the company being struck off.

Annual Return Filing and Keeping Your Company in Good Standing

Under the amended International Business Companies Act, an IBC must:

• File an annual return or short financial summary in the prescribed format
• Confirm that the company remains active and compliant
• Pay annual government and registered agent fees on time

We track deadlines, help you keep records organized, and coordinate filings with the authorities to help you remain in good standing long after offshore company formation in Seychelles. 

Seychelles Company Formation with Bank Account Solutions

Today the main challenge is not incorporation – it’s banking. Global de-risking makes many institutions cautious about offshore entities, including companies from Seychelles.

Banking Feasibility: Challenges and Modern Solutions (Fintechs vs. Traditional)

In practice:

• Most local Seychellois banks do not open accounts for IBCs and offshore use of the domestic system is restricted.
• International banks apply strict KYC/AML checks and prefer well-documented business models.
• Fintech EMIs and payment institutions are often more flexible, but still require clear documentation and a logical transaction profile.

We therefore pre-assess your case and match the company with suitable foreign banks that regularly work with offshore structures.

Our Bank Account Introduction Service

Here is what we can do for you to ensure Seychelles company formation with a bank account:

• Pre-screening of your business model and expected flows
• Preparation of a bank account or EMI application pack
• A concise business plan and source-of-funds explanation
• Coordination of all follow-up questions from the bank’s compliance team

No provider can guarantee 100% approval, but solid preparation and experience greatly improve success rates and reduce back-and-forth.

Specialized IBC Use Cases (Crypto, VASP, E-commerce)

Many clients use a Seychelles IBC not only as a holding vehicle, but as an operational base for online business, fintech, and digital assets. 

Guidelines for Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) Activities

If your company acts as a Virtual Asset Service Provider – for example, an exchange, broker, or wallet operator – Seychelles law may require:

• A specific license from the relevant regulator
• Strong internal AML procedures and reporting
• Fit-and-proper directors with relevant experience

We assess whether your model falls under the VASP rules and whether Seychelles or another licensed center is more suitable.

Outside regulated crypto activity, many IBCs simply run e-commerce, SaaS, consulting, or holding structures – all straightforward to set up.

Additional Corporate Administration Services

Beyond Seychelles offshore company setup, many clients want extra privacy and flexibility in daily operations. That’s where additional corporate administration services become useful.

Nominee Directors and Shareholders

Professional nominees are helpful when you:

• Prefer not to appear on contracts directly
• Want an extra layer of privacy in B2B negotiations
• Need clear separation between personal and corporate profiles

We provide nominee directors and shareholders under detailed contracts and powers of attorney.

Certificates of Incumbency and Good Standing

Banks, exchanges, and institutional partners often request:

• Certificate of Incumbency – confirms officers, shareholders, and registered office
• Certificate of Good Standing – confirms the company is active and compliant

We obtain these quickly from the registrar or registered agent to keep onboarding and transactions moving without delays. 

Why Choose Q Wealth for Incorporating Your Seychelles Company?

When you incorporate a company in Seychelles, you are not just buying a set of documents – you are building an international tool that should stay useful for years.

Working with us, you benefit from:

• Specialization in offshore company formation in Seychelles and other key jurisdictions
• Direct cooperation with licensed registered agents and the FSA
• Up-to-date understanding of IBC amendments, beneficial ownership rules, and accounting obligations 
• Integrated support for formation, compliance, and bank/fintech onboarding

From the first consultation to annual renewals, we stay involved to keep your structure clean, efficient, and acceptable to serious counterparties.

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