Seychelles Offshore Company
- Register your Company in Seychelles in 1-2 days (upon validation of your identification documents).*
- Client confidentiality protection via secured systems.
- Your company and its application for a bank account, including eBanking and credit card. Opening by correspondence.
- A dedicated manager is available throughout the year to administer your company.
Steps to company formation - Seychelles
Complete our application form - Seychelles
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.
Manage Your company via our client portal
Our client portal will give you immediate access to all your documents as well as display your company structure.
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 
Certification of a passport can be made by a notary, an attorney-at-law, a bank, a public officer, or in accordance with SFM indications. Kindly consult your dedicated account manager at SFM to obtain precise information.
of your passport, a certified copy of proof of domicile dated less than three months, a curriculum vitae, as well as last 3 months' bank statement. All in original.**
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* Subject to the constraints of the due diligence procedure.
** 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.
Our Client Reviews
Our Testimonials Are Verified By Feefo, A Third Party Company
Overall Rating
96%
Customer satisfaction rate, testimonials verified by Feefo.com
28-Feb-2014
SFM delivered me a very good and rapid service, they are very reactive and professionals.
SFM delivered me a very good and rapid service, they are very reactive and professionals.
28-Feb-2014
The service is very efficient.
The listening followed by the search for the best solution are the watchwords of this company.
Excellent!
The service is very efficient.
The listening followed by the search for the best solution are the watchwords of this company.
Excellent!
28-Feb-2014
I have used SFM and was happy with service : professionalism and very reactive. The website gave all the information I needed so I was confident in ordering company registration.
Yes, I would absolutely recommend to use SFM services.
I have used SFM and was happy with service : professionalism and very reactive. The website gave all the information I needed so I was confident in ordering company registration.
Yes, I would absolutely recommend to use SFM services.
28-Feb-2014
My experience with SFM is excellent, they are very professional in all areas they offer. If you have any question they always answer quick and in an professional way.
My experience with SFM is excellent, they are very professional in all areas they offer. If you have any question they always answer quick and in an professional way.
23-Feb-2014
Things have been very smooth since my first contact with SFM and they always answered pricisely and quickly to my anwers.
Things have been very smooth since my first contact with SFM and they always answered pricisely and quickly to my anwers.
21-Feb-2014
I am very pleased with the service which SFM has provided me. The process was efficient, straight forward, and quick. I have used various corporate service providers in the past and after using SFM, it has taken the number one spot. Everybody who were involved in setting up the company have been very helpful and accommodating. I will definitely be using SFM for any future business.
I am very pleased with the service which SFM has provided me. The process was efficient, straight forward, and quick. I have used various corporate service providers in the past and after using SFM, it has taken the number one spot. Everybody who were involved in setting up the company have been very helpful and accommodating. I will definitely be using SFM for any future business.
