About Seychelles
Seychelles is in the Indian Ocean 1000 miles east of mainland Africa and to the northeast of Madagascar. The legal system in Seychelles is based on English Common Law, the civil law and its Constitution. Civil law is based on the French Napoleonic code and referred to as the Civil Code of Seychelles. Company law is derived from English Common Law.
Since the introduction of the Seychelles International Business Companies Act in 1994, over a quarter million Seychelles companies have been established. The number of new registrations per month is more than 1000. Since 2015, Seychelles has been classified as a “high income” state, according to the World Bank classification. The country is often ranked as one of the best places to do business in Africa.
The Basics
An IBC (International Business Company) is the most popular type of offshore company offered by Seychelles. A Seychelles Offshore Company (IBC) is a tax-free company designed for all forms of international business, with no reporting requirements.
Types of Licenses
Commercial License
Encompassing trading activities;
Professional Licensessss
Encompassing professional services
Documents required to Start a Company in Seychelles
The following are required for every directors, officers and shareholder:
Current list of documents required:
- Notarized copy of the passport of the company directors, officers, and shareholders.
- An original proof of residence showing the name and address of the company directors, officers, and shareholders. This document must be current and have been issued in the last 90 days.
- An original letter of introduction is required. This letter must be from a bank on the bank letterhead.
- If the shareholder or director is another company, then notarized / attested versions of those documents will be required.
Timeframe for Seychelles Company License
Incorporation of Seychelle IBC companies takes around 1 to 2 days. The time required for reception of the registration documents from the Seychelle Register of Companies and legalization of the documents with apostille is one week.
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