Purchasing a ready-made offshore company (IBC / Shelf / Vintage Company) with a history of 1 to 5+ years in the Seychelles is standard practice for participating in international tenders, securing major contracts, obtaining credit lines, and undergoing extensive banking compliance. Purchasing a vintage offshore company significantly increases the level of trust with financial institutions and global counterparties.
Information for decision-making
For a practical decision on the Seychelles, we compare the company form, capital, owners and management, tax and reporting requirements, annual cost and account options. Before registration, we confirm which of these points apply to your business and document them in one consistent structure.
Annual support: calculated based on the address, accounting, reporting and required corporate actions.
Corporate account: document preparation and support for opening an account with a bank or European payment system / EMI are quoted separately, taking the client’s business profile into account.
What is included in the registration fee
| Document or action | Service scope | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Name Check | Name options check and reservation for the new company | Included |
| Memorandum | Constitutional document with the main company and capital details | Included |
| Articles of Association / ByLaws | Management rules, authorities, meetings and transfer of interests | Included |
| Registration forms | Completion and preparation of all forms for the corporate register and tax authority | Included |
| Filing the incorporation documents | Organisation of document filing and communication with the registration authority | Included |
| Registration fees | Organisation of standard government and registration fee payments | Included |
| Flat tax or annual fee for the first year | The quoted item is included; current eligibility and the payment amount are confirmed before filing. | Included |
| Certificate of Incorporation | Official confirmation of state registration | Included |
| Certificate of Incorporation with Apostille | Apostilled certificate for international use where the procedure is available | Included |
| Notarial binding | Notarised set of incorporation document copies on request | Included |
| Share Certificate | Share certificate or local document confirming the ownership interest | Included |
| Minutes of First Meeting | Minutes of the first meeting or sole member resolution | Included |
| Minutes of Meeting of Shareholders ¹1 | First corporate resolution of the owners after registration | Included |
| Share Transfer Form | Document for transfer of shares, interests or membership interest | Included |
| Resolution to open an account | Corporate resolution for a bank or payment institution | Included |
| Resolution of Directors — Company Address | Resolution on the registered address and receipt of official correspondence | Included |
| Resolution appointing the corporate lawyer | Documentation of the lawyer’s or representative’s authority | Included |
| Resolution appointing the accountant | Documentation of accounting and tax support | Included |
| Directors Register | Register of directors, managers or other management bodies | Included |
| Shareholders Register | Register of shareholders, participants or members | Included |
| Application for a taxpayer number | Tax registration and identifier, where applicable | Included |
| Corporate Seal | Company round stamp at the owner’s request | Included |
| Corporate book | Set of registers, minutes and ownership confirmations | Included |
Taxes and available regimes
The tax result in the Seychelles depends on the company form, source of income, actual activity and any available regime. We check the applicable corporate and indirect taxes, filing calendar and treatment of profit distributions using the current rules before registration.
Items charged separately
Only items outside the stated basic price are charged separately: additional government or notarial costs, translation and apostille, customised corporate documents, licences, accounting, preparation of the bank application and other services required for your company. We show these costs as separate items before payment.
What determines the final cost
The final cost depends on the company form, number of owners and directors, document signing method, translation or legalisation, registered office, accounting, licences and whether a corporate account is required. Before registration starts, we confirm both the filing cost and the company’s first-year operating costs.
Company costs after registration
| Service | Details | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Office Address | Registered office | Included in annual support |
| Registered Agent Services | Local provider, communication with the register and mandatory actions | Included in annual support |
| Company Secretary Services | Corporate resolutions, registers and action calendar | According to the agreed package |
| Company Administration | Administration of standard corporate matters during the year | According to the agreed package |
For the corporate account, we review the business activity, currencies, counterparties, expected turnover and payment purpose. We then compare a bank, European payment system / EMI or neobank and, where useful, a backup account.
How the process works
- You describe the planned business. You provide the activity, owners, countries of counterparties, expected turnover and required currencies.
- We define the scope of services. We review the company form, documents, local registrations, accounting and the need for a corporate account.
- You receive a quotation. We show our fees, government and third-party costs, and annual support separately.
- We start the registration. Once the cost is agreed, we prepare the documents and organise the filing.
- We add the required services. If needed, we organise accounting, preparation of account-opening documents and other agreed actions.
Documents required from individuals — company director and owner
Passport, proof of address, tax number, contact details, professional background, business description, payment countries, expected turnover, source of funds and ownership structure. A corporate participant also provides a registry extract, constitutional documents, a participation resolution and the full ownership chain.
We check document validity, notarisation, apostille and translation requirements. The prepared KYC package is used for the register, registered agent, accountant and account-opening strategy, saving time on repeated requests.
Documents from a corporate founder
A corporate participant provides a Certificate of Incorporation or registry extract, constitutional documents, register of directors and owners, a resolution approving the company formation, proof of address and signing authority. For a multi-level structure, the full ownership chain is disclosed down to the ultimate individual owners.
Registration and corporate documents
The registration package is prepared as one consistent set for the local register and later KYC. It normally includes owner and director identification, proof of address, constitutional documents, ownership information and any required notarisation, apostille or translation.
The registration package is prepared as one consistent set for the local register and later KYC. It normally includes owner and director identification, proof of address, constitutional documents, ownership information and any required notarisation, apostille or translation.
Company capital
We confirm the minimum or agreed capital, contribution method and evidence required for the selected company form in the Seychelles. The capital structure is reflected consistently in the incorporation documents, ownership records and bank file.
Ready-made company and fast start
A ready-made company can be useful when an existing incorporation date and a faster start are important. Before transfer, we check its register status, corporate history, filings and available documents. A new company is registered with your chosen name, owners and business purpose.
Additional services after registration
Nominee director and shareholder
Nominee service is provided as a documented corporate service where permitted by law and suitable for your objective. We agree the contract, authorities, power of attorney, instructions and decision-making procedure. The beneficial owner is disclosed to the registered agent, bank and competent authorities to the required extent.
Opening a corporate account
For the corporate account, we review the activity, currencies, countries of counterparties, expected turnover and payment purpose. We compare a bank, European payment system / EMI or neobank and, where useful, a backup account. The application explains the client business profile and source of funds.
The bank package includes corporate documents, an account-opening resolution, business profile, source of wealth, source of funds, contracts, invoices and financial forecast. We can also consider local payment details, merchant acquiring, corporate cards, USDT/USDC and a corporate wallet where lawful and supported by the provider.
Address, telephone and office services
A virtual office may include a business correspondence address, mail handling, telephone number, forwarding and administrative support. For a licence, employees or real operating activity, we quote a physical office and local presence separately.
Accounting, taxes and annual maintenance
After registration, the company in the Seychelles keeps the accounting records and completes the corporate and tax filings required for its activity. We agree the accounting documents, reporting calendar and any audit requirement before operations start.
We prepare a calendar for accounting, tax returns, annual corporate actions and KYC updates so the company keeps active status and can document the business purpose of its payments. You provide contracts, invoices, expenses and statements in the agreed format, and our specialists coordinate accounting and corporate resolutions.
What you receive before the project starts
The standard service includes registration, the corporate set and agreed first-year elements. An additional package may include accounting, tax forms, office services, an offshore account, European payment system / EMI, merchant acquiring, corporate cards and transaction support.
New or ready-made company
| Option | What you receive | When to choose it |
|---|---|---|
| IBC | Your own name, agreed capital, incorporation documents and a new corporate history | Planned launch and customised structure |
| Ready-made company | Known name, number, date, address and verified corporate set | Urgent transaction or required incorporation date |
| Extended package | Company, accounting, office, bank account and payment methods | Full operational launch |
If speed is important, we can check available ready-made companies and compare them with registering a new company. Before purchase, you will receive the company name, registration number, incorporation date, registered office and current corporate status.
Special offer
For the corporate account, we review the business activity, currencies, counterparties, expected turnover and payment purpose. We then compare a bank, European payment system / EMI or neobank and, where useful, a backup account.
Information needed for a quote
Tell us the business activity, who will be the owner and director, the countries of the main clients and suppliers, expected turnover, required currencies, whether you need a corporate account and any additional services. Based on this information, we will prepare a document list and a quotation for registration and the first year of support.
Additional company registration information for 2026
How to start company registration
Tell us your business activity, owners and director, the countries of your main counterparties, expected turnover, required currencies and preferred start date. We will check the suitable company form, required documents, first-year costs and a strategy for opening a corporate account.
Once the terms are agreed, our specialists can organise company registration, accounting support and preparation of documents for opening an account. You will know the cost, sequence of actions and what we need from you at each stage.