Steps to company formation - Seychelles

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Upload your documents
Your account manager will ask you for official documents which are required for your company formation.

Register your company successfully
Once your documents have been processed your company will be successfully registered.

Process any additional services
Your account manager will guide you through the steps of completing your request of additional services such as bank accounts.

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Seychelles Company
Good to Know
SFM is an official registered agent in Seychelles, approved by local authorities. Our clients therefore have the guarantee to be served at the best price, and in the best conditions.
Main Characteristics
Company Type
International Business Company (IBC)
Governing corporate legislation
Financial Services Authority (FSA) is the governing authority and the companies are regulated under the IBC ACT 2016.
Information published relating to company officers
There is no public register of company officers.
Confidentiality
Privacy is protected in the Seychelles under Art. 20 of the constitution.
Data detained by the Seychelles registered agents is not public information.
Data detained by the Seychelles registered agents is not public information.
Accounting requirement
No accounting filing requirements.
However Section 174 (1) of the IBC Act, 2016 (Amended) requires the company to keep records and such documents (receipts, invoices etc.) as to enable it for accounts to be prepared
However Section 174 (1) of the IBC Act, 2016 (Amended) requires the company to keep records and such documents (receipts, invoices etc.) as to enable it for accounts to be prepared
Taxation
A Seychelles IBC is exempt from any form of taxation and withholding taxes in Seychelles.
While the company may not be liable to pay taxes, please consult with a tax/legal advisor in your country of residence, to determine your own tax liability.
While the company may not be liable to pay taxes, please consult with a tax/legal advisor in your country of residence, to determine your own tax liability.
Legislation
Modern offshore legislation modelled on BVI.
Standard currency
US$
Time to form
Seychelles has a fast and efficient registry (name and incorporation/registration usually same or next day upon validation of your identification documents).
Stability
Stable jurisdiction with very good reputation.
Communication
Efficient communication means.
Time zone
Convenient world time zone: GMT+4
Secretary required
No
Paid up capital requirement
No paid up capital requirement. The standard share capital is USD 100,000 but can be amended to fit your requirements.
Renewal Date
Anniversary date of the company / Each Year
Basis of legal system
Under Common Law.
Minimum directors/shareholders
Minimum of 1 director/shareholder.
Bearer shares
Bearer shares are not permitted.
Documents Required
for the Creation of the Company
A certified copy 
Seychelles Company, ideal for:

Seychelles Company video presentation
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** Documents must be provided for every person related to the company.
Disclaimer: Nothing on this webpage shall be construed as a contractual commitment or as a warranty. Services conditions are governed by the applicable terms and conditions.
** Documents must be provided for every person related to the company.
Disclaimer: Nothing on this webpage shall be construed as a contractual commitment or as a warranty. Services conditions are governed by the applicable terms and conditions.
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08-Apr-2014
J’ai commandé une société aux Seychelles et un compte bancaire en Suisse, a travers les services de SFM. Tout s’est bien déroulé et mon interlocuteur m’a relativement bien suivi tout au long du processus.

J’ai commandé une société aux Seychelles et un compte bancaire en Suisse, a travers les services de SFM. Tout s’est bien déroulé et mon interlocuteur m’a relativement bien suivi tout au long du processus.

07-Apr-2014
fast, easy and cheaper than my lawyer...

fast, easy and cheaper than my lawyer...

28-Mar-2014
I'm very pleased with SFM's work and their customer aproach , bravo and thanks SFM team .

I'm very pleased with SFM's work and their customer aproach , bravo and thanks SFM team .

18-Mar-2014
We are pleased with the effective treatment of our request. SFM interlocutors are the listening to clients and available.
We remake the SFM services.

We are pleased with the effective treatment of our request. SFM interlocutors are the listening to clients and available.
We remake the SFM services.

14-Mar-2014
Excellent service.

Excellent service.

10-Mar-2014
A proffessional, effective, fast and very friendly team.
I definitely recommend them !

A proffessional, effective, fast and very friendly team.
I definitely recommend them !
