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Seychelles


Seychelles is a classic and widely known offshore jurisdiction. The jurisdiction has been attracting businessmen for many years. It has transparent legislation, protects investors and provides complete freedom of action. Developed sectors are trade, the financial industry, communications and information technology. Therefore, registering a company in Victoria or another city in Seychelles is beneficial, given these characteristics of the jurisdiction.

Advantages of registering a company in Seychelles

If you are considering registering or purchasing a business in Seychelles, the decision can be potentially beneficial due to the following advantages of the region:

  • No taxes on international trade;
  • High level of protection of personal data of foreign investors;
  • The services of nominee directors are allowed;
  • Lack of exchange controls;
  • The ability to register a company quickly, cheaply and efficiently;
  • No requirements for local directors.

    • Forms of business activity in Seychelles

  • The most popular form of business in Seychelles is the International Business Company - offshore. This is the simplest form of doing business, which can be created even by one shareholder, an individual or a legal entity. The founder can be of any nationality. To manage a company, one director is required, whose residence also does not matter. Usually, one secretary of any race, an individual or a legal entity, is also required, but the appointment of a secretary is not a legal requirement. The minimum authorized capital for an offshore company by law must be determined - it can even be $ 1. But in practice, the amount of official money must correspond to the type and volume of operations that the offshore company plans to carry out. Trusts and foundations can be created in the Seychelles, as well as obtaining any licenses. Contact Smart Startup UK lawyers for detailed advice on registering offshore companies and trusts in the Seychelles.

    • Offshore registration procedure in the Seychelles

    It is possible to register a company in the Seychelles after going through specific sequential steps:

  • Choosing the types of activities that the future company plans to engage in.
  • Choosing and reserving a unique name for the offshore.
  • Collecting information about the founders, beneficiaries, the parent company (if any) and the company's management.
  • Searching and registering the official address of the future company.
  • Preparing and executing constituent and registration documents for the new offshore.
  • Paying the necessary registration fees and submitting registration documents to the Seychelles International Business Authority.
  • Registration of the new offshore company in the Seychelles Commercial Register.
  • Registration for payment of mandatory social security contributions.
  • Opening corporate bank accounts.
  • Obtaining additional permits and licenses (required for certain regulated activities).

    • Regulatory environment and tax aspects of Seychelles

    It is easy and profitable for a non-resident to register a business in Seychelles. The business environment is open to foreign investment and foreigners receive many benefits from the local government. Income generated outside the jurisdiction is not subject to corporate tax. Data on foreign investors is disclosed only in exceptional cases by court decisions. A license will be required to carry out certain regulated activities (e.g. brokerage, banking or insurance).

    How our experts can help


    Let's say you are evaluating the incorporation or purchase of a company in the Seychelles. In this case, the lawyers of "Smart Startup UK" are ready to put this option into practice by providing legal support for the following aspects of business registration in the Seychelles:

  • Request and collect all the data and documents for opening a business in the Seychelles;
  • Choose the name and in the interests of the client, all negotiations are conducted by us with local authorities and banks;
  • We arrange the legal address, accounts and employees, as well as all the necessary documents for applying for the future company;
  • We provide comprehensive legal support for the further functioning of the new legal entity in the Seychelles.


    • The portfolio of specialists of "Smart Startup UK" is formed by more than 8,000 cases in the field of registration and support of international business. Our lawyers will apply this experience to the goals of your project.


    CREATE A COMPANY


  • Company name check and reservation
  • Company registration, including government fees
  • Obtaining an administrative identification number
  • Registering the company with government agencies
  • Writing a company charter
  • A set of company charter documents in electronic form
  • Bank contribution for the company's authorized capital
  • Obtaining a foreign investment permit
  • Opening an account at: Seychelles Commercial Bank, Bank of Ceylon Seychelles Branch, Al Salam Bank Seychelles
  • Opening a personal bank account
  • Apostille and translated corporate documents
  • Obtaining a residence permit
  • Free consultation
  • Help with online trading and opening an account at viva.com for online trading
  • Accounting services - 12 months
  • Accounting services
  • Annual renewal 1500 Euro (paid from the second year)

    • *Within 35 days


    IMPORTANT! We can provide you with the initial share capital (if the amount is over 5000 Euro) for registering your company in the form of a loan from our company. Please, if you are interested, make an inquiry to us.


    What is the procedure!

    1. You submit an application for company registration through the application form.

    2. We check whether the company name for registration is available and eligible for registration.

    3. Choose a bank that meets your company's needs from a list of Smart Startup UK partner banks.

    4. We send you a proforma invoice for payment to be paid to our bank account + the amount for the initial capital of your company.

    5. You receive all the necessary company documents for reconciliation.

    6. You receive details of your newly opened bank account.

    7. Within the specified period (for Seychelles it is 35 days) you receive all the services included in the package.

    8. You can manage all the services included in the package through our platform, as our team works 24/7 and you can get help from us within up to 30 minutes. We have built an internal ticket system for our customers, through which we process each of your support requests.


    All services such as management, accounting, bank account opening requests, licensing, tax return filing, tax payment and more are carried out through your account on our platform, making it easier to manage your business!