Dmitri Mihhailov
General Partner
Leads Prifinance's corporate practice and oversees client engagements, with senior expertise in international company structuring and bank-account setup.
Register a company in Antigua, offshore made simple.
Set up an Antigua and Barbuda IBC without leaving your desk: a classic Caribbean vehicle under English common law with territorial taxation, so profits earned outside the islands stay untaxed. Incorporation is filed by a licensed agent with the financial regulator, and a clean application is approved within days.An Antigua IBC set up remotely in days: territorial taxation, no tax on foreign income, no public owners register, no accounts to file.
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Antigua · at a glance
Legal formIBC · International Business Corporation
Time to set up1-3 business days
Tax on foreign income0%
Capital gains / dividendsNot taxed
Min. share capitalNo minimum
Remote setupYes - via licensed agent
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Antigua in brief
A Commonwealth state built for international business.
Antigua and Barbuda is an independent Commonwealth nation in the Eastern Caribbean with a legal system based on English common law. Its International Business Corporations Act created one of the region's longest-running offshore regimes: an IBC owned by non-residents is formed through a licensed agent, supervised by the Financial Services Regulatory Commission, and can be managed entirely from abroad.
Taxation is territorial by design - profits earned outside the islands are not taxed in Antigua, and there is no capital gains tax, no withholding for non-residents and no exchange controls. Companies file no annual accounts or tax returns on foreign earnings; the ongoing duties come down to keeping internal records, maintaining the registered agent and paying a flat annual government fee. The EC dollar is pegged to the USD, so accounts are routinely run in dollars.
Antigua and Barbuda is an independent Commonwealth nation in the Eastern Caribbean under English common law. An IBC owned by non-residents is formed through a licensed agent, supervised by the financial regulator, and managed entirely from abroad.
Taxation is territorial: profits earned outside the islands are untaxed, with no capital gains tax and no withholding. No annual accounts or returns on foreign earnings - just internal records, the agent and a flat yearly fee.
Packages & pricing
Antigua company registration - cost & packages.
01 - IBC · INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CORPORATION
Company
from$2,300USD · all-in
Remote incorporation of an Antigua IBC - name reservation, regulator filing, government fees and the first year of the licensed agent and registered office included.
✓Company name check & reservation✓IBC registration & all government fees✓Articles & incorporation documents✓Licensed agent & registered office - first year✓Corporate documents with apostille✓Free pre-incorporation consultation
Optional add-ons: nominee services - on request · certified document sets - from $150 · annual renewal - from $1,300/year.Add-ons: nominee services on request · certified copies from $150 · renewal from $1,300/year.
Start with Company →02 - IBC · INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CORPORATION
Most popularCompany + Bank Account
from$4,000USD · all-in
A working Antigua IBC with a bank or fintech account - multi-currency IBAN, cards and online banking, arranged fully remotely.
✓Everything in Company✓Account with a bank or EU/Caribbean EMI - multi-currency, SWIFT/SEPA✓Account application & KYC file preparation✓Introduction to 2-3 suitable institutions✓Compliance onboarding support✓Dedicated account manager
Start with Banking →Starting figures, made exact in your quote before work begins. Antigua has no paid-in capital requirement; the flat fee and licensed-agent charges are itemised.Starting figures, made exact before work begins. Flat fee and agent charges itemised.
What you can do
Popular uses for an Antigua company.
Antiguan law does not restrict founders by citizenship or residence, and an IBC may pursue almost any lawful business outside the islands. One company can combine several of the uses below; only regulated activities such as banking, insurance or gaming need a licence.An IBC may pursue almost any lawful business outside the islands. And one company can combine several uses.
Holding & investment
Holding shares, real estate and portfolios; collecting dividends and gains free of local tax.
International trading
Import-export, brokerage and cross-border invoicing with suppliers and customers worldwide.
Consulting & services
Management, IT, marketing and advisory services billed to clients around the globe.
IP & royalties
Owning trademarks, software and content, and licensing them to operating companies.
E-commerce
Online stores, digital products and subscription services settled in USD or EC dollars.
Shipping & yachting
Owning and operating vessels. Antigua runs a respected international ship and yacht registry.
Holding & investment
Shares, property and portfolios held tax-free.
Trading
Import-export and cross-border invoicing.
Consulting
Services billed to clients worldwide.
IP & royalties
Trademarks and software licensed out.
E-commerce
Online sales settled in USD.
Shipping & yachting
Vessels on Antigua's respected registry.
Why Antigua
Key advantages of the jurisdiction.
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Territorial taxation
Profits earned outside Antigua are not taxed there. No corporate tax on foreign income, no capital gains tax, no withholding for non-residents.No tax on foreign income, gains or dividends - by law, for all non-resident-owned IBCs.
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Registered in days
The regulator processes clean applications within one to three business days; urgent filings can complete faster.The regulator approves clean filings in 1-3 business days.
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Privacy by default
No public register of shareholders or beneficial owners; ownership details stay with the licensed agent and the regulator.No public register of shareholders or beneficial owners.
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No accounts to file
No annual financial statements, audits or tax returns on foreign earnings. Only internal records and a flat yearly fee.No statements, audits or returns on foreign earnings.
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Stable Commonwealth state
An independent nation under English common law with decades of offshore practice and a respected ship registry.English common law, decades of offshore practice.
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US dollar friendly
The EC dollar is pegged to the USD and there are no exchange controls, so accounts are routinely kept in dollars.EC dollar pegged to USD; no exchange controls.
How it compares
Antigua next to the usual shortlist.
BVI carries the bigger brand and price tag; Nevis leads on asset protection; Belize has faced more banking friction. Antigua offers the same common-law, zero-tax-on-foreign-income model with low running costs and a quieter profile. Figures current as of 2026.BVI costs more to run; Nevis leads on asset protection; Belize sees more banking friction. Antigua is the same model at lower cost. Figures as of 2026.
| Country | Tax on foreign income | Annual government fee | Fully remote incorporation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua | 0% - territorial system | From $300 | Yes - via licensed agent, 1-3 days |
| BVI | 0% | From $450 | Yes - via registered agent |
| Nevis | 0% | From ~$270 | Yes - asset-protection focus |
| Bahamas | 0% | From $350 | Yes - slower processing |
| Belize | 0% offshore | From $350 | Yes - more banking friction |
AntiguaRemote ✓
Foreign income0% - territorial
Annual feefrom $300
BVIRemote
Foreign income0%
Annual feefrom $450
NevisAsset protection
Foreign income0%
Annual feefrom ~$270
BahamasSlower
Foreign income0%
Annual feefrom $350
BelizeBanking friction
Foreign income0% offshore
Annual feefrom $350
Requirements
What Antiguan law actually demands.
01
Shareholders - One or more shareholders, individuals or companies of any nationality; no residence conditions and no public disclosure.
02
Director - A minimum of one director, who can live anywhere and may be the sole shareholder; corporate directors are permitted.
03
Share capital - No minimum and no paid-in requirement; a standard authorised capital of US$50,000 is typical and can be denominated in any currency.
04
Licensed agent & office - A licensed agent and a registered office in Antigua are mandatory. We provide both as part of the package.
05
Name - A distinguishable name ending in Ltd, Corp, Inc or an equivalent suffix; sensitive words such as bank, insurance or trust need a licence.
06
Records - Internal registers of directors, shareholders and beneficial owners plus basic accounting records, kept with the agent - not published.
How it works
From application to a live company in days.
The licensed agent files with the financial regulator once our lawyers complete KYC; most clean files are approved within one to three business days.Filed through the licensed agent with the regulator; most clean files are approved in 1-3 business days.
01Same day
Free consultation
We confirm that Antigua fits your case, agree the structure and fix the full cost.
021 day
KYC & documents
Passports, proof of address and a short description of the business; we prepare the incorporation pack.
03Hours
Name reservation
We check and reserve the company name with the registry.
041-3 days
Regulator filing
The licensed agent files the incorporation with the FSRC and pays the government fee.
053-5 days
Documents & apostille
You receive the certificate, articles and registers, apostilled for use abroad.
061-3 weeks
Banking
We introduce the company to suitable banks or EMIs and support the account opening.
Quick facts
Legal formIBC
Min. share capitalNo minimum
Government feeFrom $300/year
Standard processing1-3 business days
Public registersNone
Annual accountsNot filed
Financial yearFree choice
The regulator turns clean files around within a couple of business days.
On the ground
On the ground in Antigua.
Prifinance - Antigua
St John's
St John's, Antigua and Barbuda
01
Offshore incorporation specialists
Your setup is run by a team that files Caribbean structures through licensed agents every week.
02
Licensed agent & office
A licensed agent and registered office in Antigua are included, keeping the company in good standing while you operate remotely.
03
Banking & compliance help
Account introductions, KYC file preparation and ongoing renewals handled by one team from start to finish.
04
Also in Tallinn, London, Dubai & more
A network of offices across Europe, the Gulf and the Americas. One team for your whole international structure.
We also have offices in
Tallinn
Estonia
Roseni 13
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
5/F, Yau Lee Centre, 45 Hoi Yuen Road, Kwun Tong
Vilnius
Lithuania
Gedimino pr. 2
London
United Kingdom
7 Bell Yard
Prague
Czech Republic
Vlkova 532/8, Žižkov
Berlin
Germany
Rankestraße 26
Madeira
Portugal
Rua da Alegria 31, 1F
Budapest
Hungary
Korányi Sándor u. 4
Istanbul
Türkiye
Perpa Ticaret Merkezi, A Blok
Dubai
UAE
33 Level, Al Saqr Business Tower
Toronto
Canada
1110 Finch Avenue West, suite 406
Singapore
Singapore
3 Church Street, #29-68 Samsung Hub
Bangkok
Thailand
Unit P01, Penthouse, VASU1, 1 Sukhumvit 25 Alley
Foshan
China
A-Tower, Yuneng Digital Plaza, 46 Lishui Avenue South
Almaty
Kazakhstan
Republic Square 13
Bishkek
Kyrgyzstan
32 Razzakov Street
Taxation 2026
Territorial by design.
Antigua taxes companies only on income earned inside the islands. An IBC doing business internationally pays no corporate tax on its foreign profits, no capital gains tax and no withholding for non-resident owners - the recurring state cost is a flat annual licence fee, not a percentage of anything.No tax on foreign profits, gains or dividends - only Antigua-source business is taxed. The state cost is a flat annual fee.
Foreign income - 0%
Profits earned outside Antigua and Barbuda are outside the scope of local taxation, with no tax returns filed on them.Profits earned outside the islands are outside Antiguan taxation; no returns filed on them.
Local income - 25%
The standard corporate rate applies only to Antigua-source business. Most international structures simply keep operations offshore.Standard rate only for Antigua-source business. Most structures keep operations offshore.
No hidden add-ons
No capital gains tax, no withholding on dividends or interest to non-residents, no exchange controls on offshore operations.No capital gains or withholding tax, no exchange controls.
Substance & reporting
Holding and passive companies face light substance expectations; accounting records must exist but are not filed or published.Light expectations for holding companies; records kept internally, never published.
Levies in 2026
Tax on foreign-source income0%
CIT on Antigua-source income25%
Capital gains taxNone
Withholding (non-residents)None
Annual government feeFrom $300
Exchange controlsNone
One flat-fee renewal per year keeps the company in good standing; dormancy doesn't waive it.
Your team
The specialists who'll handle your case.
Eugeniu Bevziuc
Corporate services advisor
Advises clients on company formation, VAT and ongoing compliance, coordinating each step of the setup across the EU.
Alex Danila
Company formation specialist
Your day-to-day contact - coordinates incorporation, documents and the bank introduction, from the first call through to launch.
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Talk to a specialist →FAQ
Antigua practical points.
Can I open a company without visiting Antigua?+
Yes. Our lawyers and the licensed agent run the file with the regulator remotely; the original documents reach you by courier.
How much does it cost to set up an Antigua company?+
Turnkey incorporation starts from $2,300 including government fees and the first year of the licensed agent and registered office. With a bank or EMI account arranged, packages start from $4,000.
How long does incorporation take?+
Clean applications are approved within one to three business days; apostilled corporate documents typically follow within a week.
Do I need a local director or shareholder?+
No. One director and one shareholder of any nationality are enough, both can be the same person, and neither has to live in Antigua.
Will the company pay tax in Antigua?+
Not on foreign income - Antigua's system is territorial, so profits earned outside the islands are untaxed there, with no capital gains tax and no withholding for non-residents. Only Antigua-source business is taxed at the standard 25% rate. The owners' home countries keep their own claims; we go through that side during the consultation.
Are the owners visible in a public register?+
No. Antigua keeps no public register of shareholders or beneficial owners; ownership information is held by the licensed agent and the regulator and disclosed only under lawful request.
Does the company file accounts or returns?+
No annual financial statements, audits or tax returns are filed on foreign earnings. The company must keep internal accounting records and registers with its agent and pay the annual fee.
Can an Antigua company open a bank account?+
Yes - with Caribbean and international banks or, more commonly today, with EU and UK licensed EMIs providing multi-currency IBANs. We build the KYC file once and take it to the institutions most likely to say yes.
What is the difference between Antigua and BVI?+
Both are common-law jurisdictions with zero tax on foreign income. BVI has the larger brand among funds and venture investors - and higher fees; Antigua is cheaper to maintain, processes filings just as fast, and adds a respected ship and yacht registry.
Does a company help me get Antigua citizenship?+
Not by itself. Antigua runs a separate citizenship-by-investment programme with its own qualifying investments and due diligence. Owning an IBC neither requires nor grants citizenship, but we can advise on both tracks together.
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