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International Business Companies (IBC)

Seychelles operates one of the fastest IBC Registers in the world. Efficient systems and highly motivated individuals facilitate the swift engagement of this dynamic legal vehicle. Same-day incorporation and efficient business operators. The registration process in Seychelles is simple and straightforward.

The International Business Companies Act 1994 governs the operations of offshore companies.

Key features of the Seychelles IBC:

• competitive License fees fixed for life
• no requirement to disclose the identity of the shareholders of an IBC without a court order
• directors may be elected at the first company board meeting
• no minimum capital stipulation
• only one director or shareholder is required
• all civil proceedings in respect of IBCs may be heard by a judge in Chambers
• an IBC may own or manage a vessel or aircraft registered in Seychelles
• no need to file accounts with the Registrar
• confidentiality is guaranteed by law

Associated Downloads

IBC Act, 1994 [1.21MB]
IBC (Amendment) Act, 1995 [60.02KB]
IBC (Amendment of Schedule) Regulations, 1996 [34.96KB]
IBC (Amendment) Act, 1997 [52.59KB]
IBC (Amendment) Act, 2000 [91.02KB]
IBC (Amendment of Schedule) Regulations, 2005 [29.27KB]
IBC (Amendment of Schedule) Regulations, 2007 (S.I. 28) [132.19KB]
IBC (Amendment of Schedule) Regulations, 2007 (S.I. 33) [23.83KB]
IBC (Amendment) Act, 2009 [347.11KB]
IBC FAQ [24.50KB]
IBC Salient Corporate Features [45.68KB]
Guidelines on IBC Procedures [91.53KB]

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