Seychelles is well known as an Indian Ocean tourism destination and also retains the widely used International Business Company form. A Seychelles offshore company can be suitable for international contracts, holding structures, SPVs, online business and asset ownership.

A Seychelles IBC can be registered remotely through a registered agent. We plan the corporate documents, accounting records and a bank or European payment system / EMI for future payments in advance.


Official name:Seychelles
Area:445 sq. km.
Population:current figures are published by official statistics
Capital:Victoria
Official language:English, Creole and French
Currency:Seychellois rupee (SCR)
Religion:Catholicism


Seychelles is known for its long sandy beaches, clear ocean water and protected natural areas. The marine park on Mahé, the reserve on Praslin and other protected areas are an important part of the islands’ natural environment.
Seychelles is a member of the United Nations, African regional organisations and the Commonwealth.

Advantages of a company in Seychelles:
  • Political stability.
  • Historically, a Seychelles International Business Company (IBC) benefited from tax exemptions, no exchange controls and limited liability.
  • Under the historical IBC regime, accounting, annual return and audit requirements were limited.
  • Beneficial ownership and banking information is handled under the applicable confidentiality and corporate-information rules.
Company legislation International Business Company (IBC).
Permitted activities Any activity not prohibited by law. Banking, insurance, reinsurance and trust services require a special licence.
Restricted activities Doing business with Seychelles residents and owning real estate in Seychelles are subject to the applicable local rules.
Taxation For a company subject to Business Tax, the rate is 15% on the first SCR 1 million of taxable profit and 25% above that amount. The applicable treatment depends on the company’s activity and tax status.
Foreign exchange controls No.
Time and conditions for registering a new company 3 weeks.
Company name requirements The company name must not be identical to an existing name. It should include a permitted corporate ending such as “Limited”, “Corporation”, “Incorporated”, “Societe Anonyme”, “Sociedad Anonima”, “Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung” or an abbreviation such as “Ltd”, “Corp.”, “Inc.”, “GmbH” or “SA”. Restricted words include “Assurance”, “Bank”, “Building Society”, “Chamber of Commerce”, “Chartered”, “Cooperative”, “Imperial”, “Insurance”, “Municipal”, “Royal”, “Trust Company”, “Trustee Company” and similar terms. Non-English names are permitted.
Company document package The company documents are not filed in full with the Registry, but the registered agent or registrar must know where the records are kept.
Share capital The share capital and number of shares are determined by the IBC constitutional documents. The former fixed guideline of USD 5,000 is not a mandatory minimum.
Shares A Seychelles IBC issues registered shares; bearer shares are prohibited. Share classes, nominal value and rights are defined in the memorandum and articles within the current legal framework.
Shareholders Minimum one individual or corporate shareholder. Nominee shareholders are possible, and shares may be managed under a power of attorney subject to the applicable rules.
Directors
- number
- requirements
- powers
One individual or corporate person.
There are no nationality or citizenship requirements.
Meeting requirements
- directors
- shareholders		 There is no general requirement in this source text for directors’ or shareholders’ meetings to be held in a specific location.
Registered office Required.
Registered agent
- number
- powers		 Required.
Requirement
- accounting records
- annual return
- audit		 An IBC maintains accounting records and complies with current annual and beneficial-ownership obligations. Audit requirements depend on the applicable rules and the company’s activity.
Confidential information The company maintains current beneficial-ownership and corporate records as required by law. Filing and access requirements are determined by the current rules.
Information available to third parties Public access to corporate information is determined by current IBC and beneficial-ownership legislation and Registry procedures.

What changed in 2026 for company registration in Seychelles

In 2026, the International Business Company (IBC) remains the main Seychelles offshore company form and can be used for international contracts, holding structures, investment SPVs, asset ownership and online business. A modern IBC keeps accounting records and maintains current beneficial-ownership information as required by law.

For the owner, the practical rule is simple: corporate documents, contracts and financial records should be prepared from day one so they can be used for account opening, transactions and annual maintenance.

What activities is a company in the Seychelles suitable for

A ready-made company registered in the Seychelles or Seychelles IBC registration under your own name is suitable for: international contracts, holding structures, investment SPVs, asset ownership and online business.

Company registration: Seychelles IBC and opening a bank account

First, we decide who will be the owner and director, the activities and company address, then prepare the documents for Seychelles IBC registration. After company registration, we organise annual administration and accounting. To open a bank account or an account with a European payment system / EMI, we support preparation of contracts, service descriptions and information about expected payment countries.

A bank account for a company in the Seychelles can be opened with a bank in a suitable jurisdiction, while an IBAN EUR/SEPA account can be opened with a European payment system / EMI. The application can be prepared remotely; when opening the account, we will propose corporate bank account options for the company's payments and business activities.

Key information about Seychelles IBC

  • Company form:International Business Company (IBC) and other structures under Seychelles company legislation
  • Taxes:Taxes and reporting take account of the territorial principle, the company’s activity, accounting records, annual returns and beneficial ownership.
  • Bank account:International bank or EMI after the jurisdiction and activity have been reviewed.
  • Cost:Basic company registration price includes the cost of the IBC, registered agent, accounting records, annual maintenance and bank account application.
Additional information about a company in the Seychelles 2026

Where to start to open a new company in the Seychelles

Seychelles can be practical for an international company with a clear function and predictable annual costs. Tell us the activity and expected payments, and we can calculate registration, registered-agent costs and corporate account options.

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