Offshore companies. Ready-made offshore companies 2026

A partnership in the Netherlands C.V. - is also a legal entity, similar to a UK LLP and close in form to a limited liability company. A Dutch C.V. consists of two or more partners, which may be offshore companies, and the partnership capital is divided into the partners' interests. A partnership in the Netherlands also cannot issue shares. It is managed by the partners themselves, who may issue a power of attorney for company management under a classic offshore arrangement. The partnership capital may be any amount and is stated in the partnership agreement.

A B.V. company in the Netherlands - is a legal entity similar to an English LTD private company. The minimum number of shareholders is one, the capital is divided into shares, and the company is managed by a director or board of directors. Minimum and maximum paid-up capital requirements for B.V. companies in the Netherlands were abolished from 1 October 2012. Non-cash contributions to capital are permitted and can be stated in the articles without a mandatory independent valuation.

When comparing the classic offshore jurisdictions that were previously popular — BVI, Belize and Seychelles — in 2026, we recommend a ready-made Seychelles company when a fast, affordable and confidential solution is required. Seychelles companies are not on the EU blacklist and in practice no longer have exactly the same offshore status as in the past. In 2026, Seychelles applies a preferential zero corporation-tax rate to certain foreign economic activity instead of the former full tax exemption. Companies in Seychelles now have equal legal rights, while former IBC companies can still perform offshore functions subject to current compliance requirements.

Please note that transfer-pricing tax rules in many European countries have changed and may contain special provisions for transactions where the counterparty in an international transaction is a partnership or a company in a jurisdiction with tax benefits. Our specialists will advise you taking into account your situation and the countries where you plan to operate using an English, Dutch or Canadian limited partnership.

As an alternative or additional universal solution, a standard LTD company in England may be used. UK law does not set a general minimum tax burden for companies, and many LTD companies carry out international business in a structure that can perform functions similar to an offshore company.