Dmitri Mihhailov
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Founder of Prifinance. 15+ years structuring international companies, banking and licensing for founders worldwide.
Register a Seychelles IBC, the classic offshore, done right.
Set up a Seychelles International Business Company remotely in 1-3 days: 0% tax on foreign income under a clean territorial system, closed registers, renewals under a thousand dollars. The fine print, stated at the door - accounting records are now mandatory, and banks read this flag carefully.A Seychelles IBC registered remotely in 1-3 days: 0% on foreign income under a territorial system, closed registers, renewals from $990. The fine print: accounting records are now mandatory.
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Seychelles · at a glance
Legal formIBC · Limited
Time to set up1-3 business days
Tax on foreign income0% - territorial
Minimum capitalNone
RegistersClosed - not public
Remote setupYes - fully online
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Seychelles in brief
The offshore classic that learned new rules.
The Seychelles IBC is one of the most registered company forms on the planet - hundreds of thousands incorporated under the modern IBC Act 2016. The recipe is simple: a territorial tax system that charges 0% on income earned outside Seychelles, incorporation in one to three days, no minimum capital, closed registers, and one of the lowest renewal bills in the industry. English-common-law foundations make the documents instantly familiar to lawyers and platforms worldwide.
What has changed deserves the same clarity. The «no books, no questions» era is over: since 2021 every IBC must keep accounting records and lodge them with its registered agent in Seychelles twice a year, and beneficial owners are filed in a government database - closed to the public, visible to the regulator. The flag has also spent time on international watchlists, so banks look twice. Structured properly, with real invoices and a clean file, a Seychelles IBC remains one of the fastest, cheapest legitimate vehicles for international trade, and we build it so it passes those checks.
One of the world's most registered company forms: territorial 0% on foreign income, incorporation in 1-3 days, no minimum capital, closed registers, renewals from $990 - on English-common-law foundations.
What changed: since 2021 records must be kept and lodged with the agent twice a year, and owners are filed with the regulator (not published). Banks look twice at the flag - we build the file so it passes.
Packages & pricing
Seychelles IBC - cost & packages.
01 - IBC · INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COMPANY
Company
from$1,500USD · all-in
Remote registration of a Seychelles IBC - name check, constitutional documents, government fees and the first year of the registered agent and office included.
✓Name check & reservation at the Registry✓Government fees included✓Memorandum & articles drafted for you✓Registered agent & office - first year✓Beneficial-owner filing handled✓Free pre-incorporation consultation
Optional add-ons: nominee director - from $500/year · apostilled document sets - from $180 · annual renewal - from $990/year.Add-ons: nominee director from $500/year · apostille sets from $180 · renewal from $990/year.
Start with Company →02 - IBC · INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COMPANY
Most popularCompany + Bank Account
from$3,000USD · all-in
A working IBC with a fintech or bank account - multi-currency balances, cards and online banking, arranged fully remotely.
✓Everything in Company✓Account with an EMI or bank - multi-currency, SWIFT/SEPA✓Account application & KYC file preparation✓Introduction to 2-3 suitable institutions✓Compliance onboarding support✓Dedicated account manager
Start with Banking →Prices below are entry points; your quote is fixed before work begins. Government and agent fees are itemised; annual renewal runs from $990.Entry points; the quote is fixed before work begins. Renewal from $990.
What you can do
Popular uses for a Seychelles IBC.
An IBC may run almost any lawful business worldwide. But not with Seychelles residents and not in banking, insurance, securities or virtual assets without an FSA licence. We arrange those licences too.Almost any lawful business worldwide. But not with Seychelles residents, and finance or crypto need an FSA licence.
International trading
Import-export and intermediary trade with 0% on profits earned outside Seychelles.
Holding & IP
Shares, real estate abroad and intellectual property held with no capital-gains tax.
Consulting & digital services
Invoicing worldwide clients from a two-day-old company with familiar English-law paperwork.
E-commerce
Stores and marketplaces settling through EMIs and payment providers.
Crypto & Web3licensed
Virtual-asset services now require an FSA VASP licence. We scope and file it.
Forex & investmentlicensed
Seychelles is a serious licensing hub. FSA securities-dealer licences from this same registry.
International trading
0% on profits earned abroad.
Holding & IP
No capital-gains tax.
Consulting & digital
Worldwide invoicing in days.
E-commerce
EMI and PSP settlement.
Crypto & Web3licensed
FSA VASP licence required.
Forex & investmentlicensed
FSA dealer licences here too.
Why Seychelles
Key advantages of the jurisdiction.
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True territorial 0%
Foreign-source income is simply outside the tax net. A statutory system, not a loophole.Statute, not loophole.
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1-3 day incorporation
One of the fastest registries anywhere; documents follow by courier within the week.One of the fastest registries.
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Lowest running costs
Entry from $1,500 and renewals from $990. The economics the offshore classics were built on.From $1,500 in, $990/year on.
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Closed registers
Directors and owners are filed with the regulator, not published. Privacy within the law.Filed with the regulator, not published.
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No capital requirements
No minimum capital, no paid-up requirement, shares in any currency.Nothing to pay up, any currency.
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Familiar legal DNA
English common-law roots and a modern IBC Act 2016 that counsel worldwide know how to read.English-law roots, modern IBC Act.
How it compares
The Seychelles IBC next to the usual shortlist.
BVI sells prestige at three times the renewal bill; Belize matches on price; Marshall Islands adds shipping pedigree; Hong Kong trades privacy for an Asian address. Figures current as of 2026.BVI sells prestige at triple the renewal; Belize matches on price; Hong Kong trades privacy for an Asian address. Figures as of 2026.
| Country | Tax on foreign income | Registers | Signature edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seychelles IBC | 0% - territorial | Closed - regulator only | Speed · price · licensing hub |
| BVI BC | 0% | Closed | Blue-chip offshore name |
| Belize IBC | 0% - territorial | Closed | Matching price point |
| Marshall Islands | 0% | Closed | Shipping & holding pedigree |
| Hong Kong | 0% offshore claim | Public | Asia trading address |
Seychelles IBCBest value
Foreign income0% - territorial
Registersclosed
BVI BCPrestige
Foreign income0%
Registersclosed
Belize IBCSame price
Foreign income0% - territorial
Registersclosed
Marshall Isl.Shipping
Foreign income0%
Registersclosed
Hong KongAsia
Foreign income0% claim
Registerspublic
Requirements
What Seychelles law actually demands.
01
One director - Individual or company, any nationality, any residency. No local director required.
02
One shareholder - The same person can be sole director and shareholder; corporate shareholders welcome.
03
Capital - No minimum and nothing to pay up. Declare a nominal authorised capital in any currency.
04
Registered agent & office - Every IBC needs a licensed agent and address in Seychelles. The first year is in our package.
05
Closed registers, filed - Directors and beneficial owners are lodged with the authorities. Closed to the public, visible to the regulator.
06
Accounting records - Since 2021: records must be kept and lodged with the agent twice a year for seven years. No audit, nothing published. We handle the calendar.
How it works
From application to a live company in days.
You sign electronically; our lawyers file at the Registry in Victoria, and most companies are incorporated within three days.Signed electronically and filed at the Registry in Victoria; most companies are incorporated within three days.
01Same day
Free consultation
We confirm an IBC fits your case. And say so plainly if a licensed or onshore route fits better.
021-2 days
KYC & documents
Passports, proof of address and a short description of the business; we draft the constitutional documents.
031 day
Name check
We clear and reserve the company name at the Registry.
041-2 days
Incorporation
The Registry issues the certificate of incorporation. Usually within 24-48 hours of filing.
053-5 days
Registers & apostille
Director and beneficial-owner filings are lodged; apostilled originals are couriered to you.
061-3 weeks
Banking
We introduce the company to suitable EMIs or banks and support the account opening.
Quick facts
Legal formIBC - limited by shares
Director / shareholder1 + 1, any nationality
Tax on foreign income0% - territorial
Standard timeline1-3 business days
AccountsRecords lodged - nothing published
RegistersClosed to the public
RenewalFrom $990/year
The bi-annual accounting lodgement is the one deadline owners forget - our renewal service tracks it for you.
On the ground
On the ground in Seychelles.
Prifinance - Seychelles
Victoria, Mahé
Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles
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Offshore specialists
Your setup is run by a team that registers IBCs and FSA licences for international founders every month.
02
Registered agent included
A licensed Seychelles agent and registered office keep the company compliant while you operate remotely.
03
Filings & records handled
Beneficial-owner filings, bi-annual accounting lodgements and renewals. Done correctly, on time, every year.
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 statute.
Seychelles taxes what happens in Seychelles. An IBC earning its income abroad sits at 0% business tax by law - not by ruling or concession. Only Seychelles-source income brings the company into the local net, and there is no capital-gains tax and no withholding on payments to non-resident owners from foreign profits.Seychelles taxes what happens in Seychelles. Foreign income of an IBC - 0% by statute; no capital gains, no withholding.
Foreign income - 0%
The territorial system simply does not reach income earned outside the islands.Outside the territorial net.
Local income - taxed
Seychelles-source profits pay business tax at 15-25%. Most international IBCs never touch it.15-25%. Most IBCs never touch it.
No capital gains
Disposals of shares, property abroad and IP sit outside the tax system entirely.Disposals sit outside the system.
No withholding
Dividends to non-resident shareholders from foreign profits leave the islands untaxed.Foreign profits leave untaxed.
Levies in 2026
Business tax on foreign income0%
Business tax on local income15-25%
Capital gains taxNone
Withholding to non-residents0%
Accounting lodgementTwice a year - with agent
Renewal & government feesFrom $990/year
Owners still pay tax where they are resident; we map that side in the consultation.
Your team
The specialists who'll handle your case.
Eugeniu Bevziuc
International Business Consultant
Guides clients from the first consultation to a working setup - companies, accounts and substance in 60+ jurisdictions.
Alex Danila
Corporate Services Specialist
Handles incorporation paperwork, KYC and bank introductions so your Seychelles IBC launches without delays.
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Talk to a specialist →FAQ
The Seychelles IBC, current rules included.
Can I open a Seychelles IBC without visiting?+
Yes. KYC, signing and the Registry filing all happen remotely; apostilled originals are couriered to you within about a week.
How much does it cost?+
Turnkey registration starts from $1,500 including government fees and the first year of the registered agent and office. With an account arranged, packages start from $3,000. Renewals run from $990 a year - among the lowest in the industry.
How is 0% tax legal?+
Seychelles runs a territorial system by statute: business tax applies to Seychelles-source income only. An IBC trading abroad is outside the net - no ruling, no special regime, just the design of the tax code. You still owe tax where you personally are resident; we map that before you commit.
Is ownership private?+
Registers of directors and beneficial owners are filed with the authorities but closed to the public - a real difference from the UK or Hong Kong. Regulators and courts can see them; random counterparties cannot. Nominee services are legal and we arrange them, with proper documentation.
Do I have to keep accounts now?+
Yes, and it is the biggest change in Seychelles law: since 2021 every IBC must keep accounting records and lodge them with its registered agent twice a year, retained for seven years. No audit, nothing published, but the era of «no books» is over, and penalties for ignoring it are real.
How is banking for a Seychelles IBC?+
EMIs and fintechs onboard IBCs routinely - multi-currency accounts in days. Classic banks are selective with pure offshore flags, so expect fuller KYC: contracts, invoices, a clear business story. We prepare that file and introduce you to institutions that actually open for this profile.
What about the jurisdiction's reputation?+
Seychelles has spent time on international watchlists, and some counterparties apply extra checks to the flag. It has also reformed hard: mandatory records, beneficial-owner filings, licensed agents. For price-sensitive trading and holding structures the economics still win; where reputation is the priority we will point you to BVI, UAE or an EU option instead.
Seychelles or BVI?+
Both offer 0% and closed registers. BVI carries the blue-chip offshore name - and renewal bills roughly three times higher. Seychelles wins on price, speed and its licensing hub (forex, securities, VASP). Funds and venture structures lean BVI; trading and consulting lean Seychelles.
What can't an IBC do?+
Do business with Seychelles residents or hold local real estate, and enter banking, insurance, securities dealing or virtual-asset services - those need an FSA licence. If your plans include a forex or crypto licence, Seychelles happens to be one of the most practical places to get one; we file those applications too.
How long does it take?+
Incorporation itself takes 1-3 business days from complete KYC. With apostilled documents in your hands, plan on about a week; a working bank or EMI account typically adds one to three weeks.
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