Documents Checklist for a Seychelles Offshore Company
Every serious offshore engagement starts with the same three questions: what are you protecting, where will you bank, and what will the structure cost to run in year three — not just year one.
A Seychelles IBC is one of the fastest and most affordable offshore incorporations available. This guide walks through the practical path for the Seychelles IBC: 24–48 hours to incorporate, usd 1 standard authorised capital, and 0% tax on foreign income.
Step by Step
- Structuring call. Residency, activity and banking mapped; jurisdiction confirmed in writing.
- KYC pack. Certified passport, proof of address, source-of-funds note; name pre-cleared with the registrar.
- Filing. Incorporation under the International Business Companies Act 2016; certificate issued in 24–48 hours.
- Documents. Apostilled corporate set couriered worldwide, built to bank checklists.
- Banking & compliance. Matched bank introductions plus a renewal calendar (among the lowest renewal fees globally).
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take?
24–48 hours for incorporation once KYC clears; add one to six weeks if banking is part of the project.
What will it cost overall?
Government and agent fees plus GoldenKey's fixed professional fee — quoted as one all-in figure before you commit. Ongoing: among the lowest renewal fees globally.
What documents do I need?
Certified passport, recent proof of address, a short source-of-funds note and your proposed company name. GoldenKey prepares everything else.
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