Company Formation in Seychelles
Offshore company registration in the Seychelles. Fast and cheap incorporation of a Seychelles IBC for your international business.
- 0% tax, full exemption
- Bearer shares allowed
- Easy to incorporate and operate
- Minimal tax info exchange agreements
Consulting team dedicated into advising the best suitable jurisdiction for your project.
Certified ACAMS consultant with 5+ years experience in compliance and FinTech regulations.
Cost of Company Formation in the Seychelles
Going for Seychelles offshore company formation is a cost-friendly way of starting or developing an activity. Our experts designed a series of package to cover the most common needs among business activities. However, benefiting from customized advice is always beneficial. Our team will gladly assist in picking the suitable list of services and design a tailored offer for your project.
Consulting team dedicated into advising the best suitable jurisdiction for your project.
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Certified ACAMS consultant with 5+ years experience in compliance and FinTech regulations.
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Book a free consultation with our experts to assist with your project planning and legal structure.
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Initial consultation
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Turnkey Company Formation
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Company contact person
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Registered legal company address for 1 year
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Remote incorporation
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Notary Services
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Company Secretary
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Nominee Shareholder
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Accounting for 1 year
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Long-term POA
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Apostilled set of documents
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Additional legal support
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Corporate Account
Get started with a company formation in the Seychelles. The minimum package to begin the incorporation of your business.
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Initial consultation
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Turnkey Company Formation
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Company contact person
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Registered legal company address for 1 year
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Remote incorporation
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Notary Services
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Company Secretary
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Nominee Shareholder
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Accounting for 1 year
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Long-term POA
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Apostilled set of documents
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Additional legal support
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Corporate Account
Full turnkey company formation and support in all necessary aspects. Customized pricing for services you require!
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Initial consultation
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Turnkey Company Formation
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Company contact person
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Registered legal company address for 1 year
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Remote incorporation
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Notary Services
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Company Secretary
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Nominee Shareholder
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Accounting for 1 year
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Long-term POA
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Apostilled set of documents
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Additional legal support
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Corporate Account
Getting started with company registration in Seychelles
People know Seychelles as a good place for business and investing. Seychelles does not impose taxes on international business companies, and the costs of running an enterprise are low. Additionally, it is easy to register a new company there.
Companies that operate only outside Seychelles do not have to pay taxes there. This makes Seychelles more appealing to international businesses. Below is a summary of five of the most attractive features of doing business with a company registered in the Seychelles.
- Taxes
- Duration
- Double Tax Agreements
- Documents
- No Financial Reports
- Remote Incorporation
No Taxation
The Seychelles does not levy corporate income tax, on condition that the companies do not provide their services within the territory of the Seychelles.
Any income realized outside of the country is therefore not liable to any form of taxation by the company.
This feature is one of the most notable advantages of the Seychelles company formation, as nascent businesses and groups benefit from fewer constraints to develop their activities.
Withholding tax on dividends in the Seychelles
Dividends paid to non-residents (whether they are corporations or individuals) are taxed at a rate of 15% in the classical case.
More details on specific cases can be found on the website of the Seychelles Revenue Commission.
Fast Set-up
Starting an offshore company in the Seychelles is quick and usually takes only a few days at most. This quick process is good for entrepreneurs willing to start their business quickly.
This swiftness in incorporation is due to a highly competitive economic atmosphere in the jurisdiction and proven processes within a very popular country for company formation.
Tax treaties in the Seychelles
The Seychelles has a few tax treaties to prevent companies from paying taxes twice.
The European Union had a blacklist of tax havens. Seychelles was on this list in October 2023. But the EU removed Seychelles from the list. They did this on February 20, 2024. This is worth noting. This development strengthens Seychelles' position as an attractive destination for business registration.
List of double tax treaties signed by the Seychelles:
Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Bermuda, Botswana, China, Cyprus, Ethiopia, Guernsey, Indonesia, Isle Of Man, Jersey, Kenya, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mauritius, Monaco, Oman, Qatar, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, and Zambia.
Seychelles has tax information exchange agreements (TIEA) in force with the following countries: Denmark, Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland, Guernsey, Iceland, India, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland.
Documents required to start a company in the Seychelles
To start a company in the Seychelles, there are a few steps. First, pick a business name. Next, you need to provide documents like the articles of association. You also need to appoint a director for the company. The Seychelles government facilitates this process by offering resources to support entrepreneurs. Companies must pay fees to register. They also have to pay fees every year. Companies need to cover costs to operate.
To properly prepare for incorporation in the Seychelles, the following documents are necessary:
- Passport copies (scans) of all directors and shareholders, also beneficiary owner if applicable
- A Power of Attorney (in case of a remote company registration; LegalBison fully assists with this)
- Certified company documents (in case at least one of the shareholders is going to be a foreign company)
Financial reporting obligations in the Seychelles
IBC companies in the Seychelles do not need to file financial reports. This creates an easy business environment. They also do not need to do audits or follow accounting rules. This gives companies more freedom to operate.
There are some limits to prevent misuse, but Seychelles has flexible regulations to operate smoothly without complex financial reporting.
Remote company formation in the Seychelles
The whole incorporation process in the Seychelles can be conducted remotely. No travel is necessary. Notarization of documents is necessary.
- A Power of Attorney (POA) from (all) partners/shareholders is needed
- The POA is sent to you by us based on the services you want
- You have to certify the POA by a notary and, in some cases, legalize it by apostille (some countries need full legalization)
- Once you have the POA on your hands, we double-check, and you send us the original form (physical document!) via courier to our address
- Seychelles is part of the Hague Convention of the Apostille
Hear it from them: first-person client feedback
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Quick set-up and straightforward process. It was a smooth process, we are happy to have chosen LegalBison as our Partner for incorporations, globally.
Popular activities of companies registered in the Seychelles
Holding companies in the Seychelles
An offshore company formation in the Seychelles is a demonstrated way of optimizing the organization of a group of companies (or other assets). Benefiting from the flexibility, confidentiality, and absence of taxation for Seychelles companies, one can use an IBC as an umbrella covering all the legal entities of an organization.
Offshore companies, especially in the Seychelles, have more than proven their worth in being used for holding the property of companies registered in other jurisdictions.
Holding a group of companies under a Seychelles holding entity may prove useful for intra-group transfers of assets or cash flows. Note that advice in these matters is best provided by an in-house lawyer or a tax lawyer in the case of tax planning, and LegalBison will not provide guidance on these topics.
E-commerce businesses in the Seychelles
Given its simplicity for international business, Seychelles company formation with a bank account is an ideal legal structure for e-commerce companies serving various markets worldwide. As one does not need to settle physically in the Seychelles, nor to visit the country to incorporate a company there, starting and running a remote e-commerce or dropshipping activity is a popular venture with Seychelles IBC.
Additionally, it is worth saying that the absence of corporate taxes on the income generated outside of the Seychelles is a major advantage. Both for new projects and for companies developing their operations, this is a welcome bonus, where the income can be reinvested into the company or paid out, providing a faster path to growth.
Note that the word e-commerce may be misleading, as major industry machinery producers or well-established food product resellers can also benefit from Seychelles offshore company formation, to expand and/or optimize their operations.
Financial services within the Seychelles
The Seychelles became a famous hub for financial services during the 2010s. Sometimes, with a negative connotation, as the absence of regulation of certain activities, combined with the tax incentives and confidentiality of Seychelles companies, led to numerous abuses. These abuses were noticed by financial regulators within the Seychelles, such as the Financial Services Authority, which has since then worked on proper legislation of financial activities.
Forex is possibly the most notable case, as countless entrepreneurs were attracted by the prospect of setting up an offshore Forex company in the Seychelles. For a while, these activities were unregulated and didn’t necessitate any form of licensing. The Seychelles FSA has since then developed proper regulations and established the Seychelles Forex license.
Cryptocurrency, as a rising industry besides Forex, has evidently been noticed in this business-oriented jurisdiction. Setting up a crypto company in the Seychelles requires proper guidance, and our FinTech licensing team at LegalBison is proud to be able to offer legal services to successfully set up an offshore crypto licensed company in the Seychelles.
Asset management with a Seychelles company
An International Business Company (IBC) registered in the Seychelles can advantageously hold numerous kinds of assets: securities, intellectual property rights, bonds, etc, on behalf of an individual or another company. The use cases are numerous, and the reasons to do so can be multiple as well: asset protection, tax planning, intra-group transfer, etc.
One may also understand asset management as the activity of managing assets on behalf of third parties. This is also a viable activity in the Seychelles, though a regulated one. By securing an investment license in the Seychelles, a company can provide these kinds of financial services. The Seychelles Forex license (a different name for the same regulation) also covers portfolio management, underwriting of securities, trading platforms, and the like.
Consulting businesses incorporated in the Seychelles
In a similar fashion to e-commerce, the fact that the Seychelles company formation cost is low and remote incorporation is simple and fast. Add to that the tax benefits and a business-friendly climate, and then any activity that does not require the settlement of a physical presence can benefit from working with a Seychelles IBC.
Consulting is one of the most popular remote activities undertaken with the incorporation of a Seychelles company offshore. Provided that the consulting is offered to more than one specific country and that the consulting services aren’t made available in the Seychelles itself, the company will then strive.
- Holding Company
- E-Commerce Business
- Financial Services Company
- Asset Management Company
- Consulting Business
Holding companies in the Seychelles
An offshore company formation in the Seychelles is a demonstrated way of optimizing the organization of a group of companies (or other assets). Benefiting from the flexibility, confidentiality, and absence of taxation for Seychelles companies, one can use an IBC as an umbrella covering all the legal entities of an organization.
Offshore companies, especially in the Seychelles, have more than proven their worth in being used for holding the property of companies registered in other jurisdictions.
Holding a group of companies under a Seychelles holding entity may prove useful for intra-group transfers of assets or cash flows. Note that advice in these matters is best provided by an in-house lawyer or a tax lawyer in the case of tax planning, and LegalBison will not provide guidance on these topics.
E-commerce businesses in the Seychelles
Given its simplicity for international business, Seychelles company formation with a bank account is an ideal legal structure for e-commerce companies serving various markets worldwide. As one does not need to settle physically in the Seychelles, nor to visit the country to incorporate a company there, starting and running a remote e-commerce or dropshipping activity is a popular venture with Seychelles IBC.
Additionally, it is worth saying that the absence of corporate taxes on the income generated outside of the Seychelles is a major advantage. Both for new projects and for companies developing their operations, this is a welcome bonus, where the income can be reinvested into the company or paid out, providing a faster path to growth.
Note that the word e-commerce may be misleading, as major industry machinery producers or well-established food product resellers can also benefit from Seychelles offshore company formation, to expand and/or optimize their operations.
Financial services within the Seychelles
The Seychelles became a famous hub for financial services during the 2010s. Sometimes, with a negative connotation, as the absence of regulation of certain activities, combined with the tax incentives and confidentiality of Seychelles companies, led to numerous abuses. These abuses were noticed by financial regulators within the Seychelles, such as the Financial Services Authority, which has since then worked on proper legislation of financial activities.
Forex is possibly the most notable case, as countless entrepreneurs were attracted by the prospect of setting up an offshore Forex company in the Seychelles. For a while, these activities were unregulated and didn’t necessitate any form of licensing. The Seychelles FSA has since then developed proper regulations and established the Seychelles Forex license.
Cryptocurrency, as a rising industry besides Forex, has evidently been noticed in this business-oriented jurisdiction. Setting up a crypto company in the Seychelles requires proper guidance, and our FinTech licensing team at LegalBison is proud to be able to offer legal services to successfully set up an offshore crypto licensed company in the Seychelles.
Asset management with a Seychelles company
An International Business Company (IBC) registered in the Seychelles can advantageously hold numerous kinds of assets: securities, intellectual property rights, bonds, etc, on behalf of an individual or another company. The use cases are numerous, and the reasons to do so can be multiple as well: asset protection, tax planning, intra-group transfer, etc.
One may also understand asset management as the activity of managing assets on behalf of third parties. This is also a viable activity in the Seychelles, though a regulated one. By securing an investment license in the Seychelles, a company can provide these kinds of financial services. The Seychelles Forex license (a different name for the same regulation) also covers portfolio management, underwriting of securities, trading platforms, and the like.
Consulting businesses incorporated in the Seychelles
In a similar fashion to e-commerce, the fact that the Seychelles company formation cost is low and remote incorporation is simple and fast. Add to that the tax benefits and a business-friendly climate, and then any activity that does not require the settlement of a physical presence can benefit from working with a Seychelles IBC.
Consulting is one of the most popular remote activities undertaken with the incorporation of a Seychelles company offshore. Provided that the consulting is offered to more than one specific country and that the consulting services aren’t made available in the Seychelles itself, the company will then strive.
Full process: Incorporation in the Seychelles in 2025
There are few jurisdictions in the world that make it easier than the Seychelles to register a company. The reputed International Business Companies (IBC) in the Seychelles are notoriously cheap and fast to set up. In addition to its advantageous business climate and absence of taxation, this has made Seychelles one of the most popular countries in the world for offshore company registration.
The process, as developed below, is as simple as one can imagine. It can be summarized as “provide the necessary documents to LegalBison’s experts and wait for a few days”.
PREPARATION AND PLANNING OF THE INCORPORATION IN THE SEYCHELLES
At this stage, you should decide on at least 3 company names (in case your first pick is not available) and gather the few necessary documents for incorporation. This is the stage at which you should contact our experts for guidance and to benefit from a detailed roadmap and quotation.
Our consulting team will also advise on the necessary documents to prepare for a swift incorporation process.
COMPANY FORMATION IN THE SEYCHELLES
Once you have got in touch with us, explained your project and provided the few necessary documents, your job is mostly done. LegalBison takes over and carries on the registration process within the Seychelles. Per our experience, the incorporation can take as few as 2 days, but a whole business week is a more reasonable assumption in the majority of cases. Once completed, your assigned LegalBison legal assistant will provide you with the documents pertaining to the newly registered company.
BANK ACCOUNT OPENING FOR A COMPANY REGISTERED IN THE SEYCHELLES
The Seychelles are notorious among banks for being the favored jurisdictions of offshore businesses. Given this fact, opening a bank account, whether offshore or not, for a Seychelles IBC, is difficult. One may expect to have long interviews with banks and possibly to disburse fees above what they may expect to pay in a regular jurisdiction.
Luckily, LegalBison is familiar with the challenge of opening a bank account for a company registered in the Seychelles. Our expert will assist in contacting banking institutions to provide your Seychelles company with an account.
Company formation in the Seychelles
Get in touch with a company formation specialist today and lay down your plan. Receive professional advice and a quotation for your IBC company in the Seychelles.
Seychelles company registration - What you need to know
Seychelles company registration is an all-time favorite for offshore business and countless other ventures. With one of the lowest costs of incorporation, no taxes, no reporting requirements, a simple process that takes very few days, and a generally business-friendly environment, Seychelles has long ago proven its worth in the eyes of entrepreneurs all over the world.
An offshore company in the Seychelles might fit a very wide range of business activities. Virtually every activity that does not require physical establishment and would benefit from advantageous taxation and administration rules can be conducted through a Seychelles International Business Company (IBC). Note that Seychelles also offers the possibility to form trusts, foundations, and more.
The Seychelles are equally famous for being a worldwide center for financial services companies. From Forex brokers to cryptocurrency exchange platforms, the Seychelles hosts a wide range of licensed activities. If your project requires a FinTech license to operate in the Seychelles, our team will gladly provide you with guidance, information, and a personalized offer, following a free primary consultation.
As we covered the benefits and popular activities for companies registered in the Seychelles, let’s dive into the details that entrepreneurs and COOs should be aware of before starting the process of incorporating a company in this offshore jurisdiction.
How to register a company in the Seychelles: full process
The incorporation of an IBC in the Seychelles is fast and easy. The Seychelles have earned a reputation of being one of the best offshore jurisdictions for company registration, thanks to the simplicity of forming a company there.
Necessary documents
Generally speaking, a passport scan is enough to kickstart the registration process of an offshore Seychelles company. In case the shareholder (or one of the shareholding parties) is a legal entity, a certificate of registration of the company will be required.
There is no minimum share capital to register for a Seychelles company. In practice, the share capital shall be at least $1.
Remote incorporation
A Power of Attorney is necessary for our team to manage the incorporation remotely.
LegalBison provides you with a standardized example of this document. Signing it allows us to manage the remote incorporation without you having to fly to the Seychelles.
How to: registration company in the Seychelles with LegalBison
Incorporation in the Seychelles is one of the simplest, if not the simplest, processes that we can offer assistance with.
As you provide the few required documents, indicate a company name, and wire the cost of incorporation, it takes about one business week before the incorporation is complete without intermediary stages.
Accounting and auditing requirements for companies registered in the Seychelles
As an offshore jurisdiction, there are no requirements in terms of accounting and audit in the Seychelles for IBCs.
Accounting and Bookkeeping
By law, accounting is mandatory in the Seychelles, and the books have to be kept at the company’s office in the country.
In practice, this does not apply to offshore companies. Financial reporting is not required from Seychelles IBCs: no financial statements to produce and provide.
Auditing requirements
There is no requirement for any form of audit whatsoever pertaining to International Business Companies in the Seychelles.
Registry of companies and UBO in the Seychelles
The Seychelles holds a registry of the companies registered in its jurisdiction.
Registry of Directors in the Seychelles
Directors of Seychelles offshore companies are not listed in any public registry.
Registry of shareholders in the Seychelles
Similarly, the shareholders of companies registered in the Seychelles are not indexed in a public registry either.
Are nominee services legal in the Seychelles?
Yes, both directors and shareholders of an offshore company registered in the Seychelles can be nominees. Contact our consulting team for more information about this service.
Economic substance requirements in the Seychelles
Economic substance is actually prohibited for offshore companies registered in the form of International Business Companies.
Domestic presence requirements in the Seychelles
An offshore company in the Seychelles will have a legal address, but cannot have any form of economic activity in the Seychelles, lest it be requalified as a Limited Liability Company and lose the tax benefits of an IBC.
Residency requirements of shareholders and directors in the Seychelles
In the same fashion, neither directors nor shareholders have any requirement to reside in the Seychelles.
How to open a bank account for a company registered in the Seychelles
As an offshore jurisdiction and a tax haven, the Seychelles is flagged by numerous banks as a high-risk jurisdiction. Therefore, opening a bank account for a company registered in the Seychelles can be difficult. Only a few banking institutions may consider opening an account through a specific introduction by a legal service company such as LegalBison.
Our consultants are familiar with the struggle of entrepreneurs of offshore companies in regard to banking. They can assist with applying for a bank account on your behalf, as part of the incorporation process in the Seychelles.
About the different types of companies in the Seychelles
Important: this section only covers the offshore forms of companies in the Seychelles. LegalBison can assist with the incorporation of a domestic company on request (Limited Liability Company), but take into consideration that such an entity does not bear any form of tax advantages and will be subject to tighter regulations than an IBC.
International Business Company (IBC)
The so-called IBC is the traditional offshore company in the Seychelles. It’s a simple legal entity that is simple and cheap to incorporate and provides a good level of confidentiality. An IBC can (and should) be operated 100% remotely.
Trust
A trust entity in the Seychelles can manage assets on behalf of private clients, as understood by British law.
Foundation
A non-profit foundation can be formed in the Seychelles in order to develop charitable activities or funding of charitable initiatives in the Seychelles and abroad.
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About company registration in Seychelles
Offshore company registration in the Seychelles is one of the cheapest options when it comes to forming an international business company (IBC). LegalBison strives to offer custom pricing to every customer, depending on their unique project and needs, and to fit with their budget. Contact our consulting team to receive a quote tailored to your expectations.
Yes. As of 2025, Seychelles is on the black list of tax havens of the European Union. This is the main reason why it can be difficult to open a bank account for a company registered in the Seychelles. LegalBison can assist with the matter.
The process of opening an offshore business bank account in the Seychelles depends on a few factors: is the company already registered? What is its main activity? Which banking services are relevant for your business? Our consultants will gladly assist with opening an offshore bank account in the Seychelles and provide you with guidance on the cost and requirements.
As a traditional offshore jurisdiction, Seychelles is good for any activity requiring secrecy. This said, it remains important to remember that as of today, most banks aren’t open to working with offshore companies, which is a limitation to consider when designing your business plan around a Seychelles IBC.
The tax is at 0% for International Business Companies that generate their income outside of the Seychelles (not doing business within the country and its residents).
The cost of incorporating an IBC in the Seychelles is one of the lowest of all offshore jurisdictions. For a customized quote, adapted to your budget, contact our consulting team and receive an answer within 24 business hours.
Yes. Seychelles is one of the most popular offshore jurisdictions, if not the most popular, due to its low cost, fast set-up, low requirements, good confidentiality, and favorable business environment.
A Seychelles International Business Company is an offshore company that is not physically located in the Seychelles and is not doing business inside the Seychelles.
Cryptocurrency businesses aren’t regulated in the Seychelles per se, meaning they can be conducted without being subject to regulations. Concretely, the Seychelles company registry will take down any company that is undertaking an unregulated crypto activity. This does not mean at all that it is impossible to conduct a cryptocurrency business in the Seychelles. LegalBison can advise on the matter of proper crypto licensing in the Seychelles for your project.
Contact Us About Seychelles IBC Formation
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Certified ACAMS consultant with 5+ years experience in compliance and FinTech regulations.
