Company registration in Seychelles

Registration fee is from 1350 €

Registration period — 5-7 business days

Minimum authorized capital - not established

Remote opening — yes

Financial statements — no

The Republic of Seychelles is an independent island nation in the western Indian Ocean, part of the British Commonwealth. Seychelles consists of more than 100 islands, the largest of which is Mahé, home to the capital city of Victoria.

Maira Consult offers company registration in Seychelles for setting up holding structures, as well as for conducting business in the information technology (IT) sector.

Why register an offshore company in Seychelles

Offshore companies registered in Seychelles hold IBC (International Business Company) status. The activities of such companies are overseen by the SIBA (Seychelles International Business Authority). Seychelles legislation provides for a company redomiciliation procedure (transferring an offshore Seychelles company to another jurisdiction, or conversely, transferring a foreign company to Seychelles).

In February 2026, Seychelles officially exited the EU's "grey list," gaining the status of a jurisdiction that largely complies with international tax transparency standards. This increases banks' and counterparties' trust in Seychelles companies compared to jurisdictions that remain on monitoring lists.

Registering an offshore company in Seychelles is a fast, fully remote process that takes 5 to 7 business days. It is also possible to purchase a ready-made offshore company in Seychelles.

Company registration in Seychelles through Maira Consult is entirely remote. We support the whole process, from selecting a nominee director to preparing documents for the bank. Leave a request, and a specialist will calculate the cost tailored to your business structure.

Seychelles advantages

1

Fast and remote registration procedure

2

Income earned outside Seychelles is not taxed

3

There are no requirements for paying up the share capital

4

Confidentiality of beneficiaries

5

There is a company redomiciliation procedure

General Information

Registration Features

Remote company registration in Seychelles is carried out without the need for personal presence. It is possible to set up a ready-made Seychelles company in just a few days.

Seychelles legislation on international business companies (IBC Act) is periodically updated, including registration and liquidation procedures, and we monitor these changes and inform clients of any new requirements in advance.

Company Name

The company name must end with a word or abbreviation indicating limited liability, such as "Limited", "Ltd.", "Corp." or "Inc."

Authorized Capital

There is no minimum authorized capital requirement. The authorized capital of an offshore company is typically USD 50,000, although there is no mandatory requirement to pay it in.

Director

At least one person is required, who may be either an individual or a legal entity. There are no residency restrictions. Nominee director services may be used.

Shareholders

At least one person is required, and this person may be either a legal entity or an individual. There are no residency requirements. Nominee shareholder services are permitted.

Financial Reporting

All Seychelles companies are required to keep accounting records and a financial report in Seychelles at the address of the registered agent. Accounting records must be provided to the registered agent every 6 months, and the financial report annually. All companies, including inactive ones, are required to submit the documentation and financial report. For holding companies, the beneficiary submits the relevant declaration and documents confirming ownership of the asset. The registered agent is required to keep the company's accounting records and reports and to provide them for inspection at the request of the Seychelles Registrar.

Taxation

  • Offshore companies do not pay tax on profit, dividends, capital gains, or VAT. - They may be exempt from taxation provided that the business is conducted outside the Seychelles, the company does not engage in licensed activity in Seychelles, and does not own real estate on its territory.
  • A tax identification number (TIN) is issued to a company automatically only if it has income from sources in Seychelles. For companies without Seychelles-sourced income that need a TIN solely to pass banking compliance (KYC/CRS), the Seychelles Tax Commission issues a Tax Residence Certificate, a document that banks accept as an equivalent alternative to a TIN. Having or not having a TIN does not affect the company's tax residency status.

Confidentiality

Data on the company's beneficial owner is kept by the Seychelles registered agent.

Stages of company registration

01

Choosing the name and form of the company

Before registering a company in Seychelles, it is necessary to submit a request to the companies registry to check the availability of the chosen name. Once the name is confirmed, preparation of the corporate documents begins.

02

Preparation and collection of documents

Each founder of the company must provide a full set of KYC documents, which includes a passport, a utility bill, a bank reference, and a CV (passport, utility bill, bank reference, CV).

03

Identification of company participants

At this stage, a meeting takes place, which can be held either at our office or online, during which the corporate documents are signed. If a nominee director and shareholder are used when registering the company in Seychelles, the registration documents are signed by them.

04

Formation of the share capital (if necessary)

Seychelles has no mandatory requirement for share capital. If needed, it can be formed after the company's registration is complete.

05

Company registration

The process of registering a company in Seychelles usually takes 5 to 7 business days.

06

Receiving of corporate documents

Once the company's registration in Seychelles is complete, the registry issues the corporate documents bearing all the necessary markings.

07

Legalization of documents (if necessary)

If necessary, the company's documents in Seychelles can be submitted for legalization and to obtain an Apostille.

08

Delivery of corporate documents

The corporate documents of the company in Seychelles are delivered to the addressee by courier.

Answers to the Most Common Questions:

To register a business in Seychelles, you need to choose a unique name, determine the legal form (usually an International Business Company, or IBC), prepare the incorporation documents, appoint at least one director and one shareholder (an individual or legal entity, with no residency requirements), register a legal address, and submit the documents through a licensed registered agent. The process can be completed remotely, without personal presence.
The cost of registering a company in Seychelles starts from 1,350 euros.
Seychelles attracts entrepreneurs thanks to its fast, remote registration procedure, the absence of taxes on income earned outside Seychelles, no requirements for paying up share capital, confidentiality for beneficiaries, and the option to redomicile a company.
Registering a business in Seychelles allows you to take advantage of tax benefits, a simplified registration procedure, confidentiality of beneficiary data, and the ability to manage the business remotely.
For offshore companies in Seychelles that operate exclusively outside the country, economic substance requirements are generally not applicable. However, recent changes in legislation may introduce certain requirements, so it is advisable to consult with experts to clarify the current rules.
Yes, it is possible to purchase a ready-made offshore company in Seychelles, allowing you to start operations in the shortest possible time.
Registering a company in Seychelles takes from 5 to 7 business days from the moment all required documents are submitted.

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