Company registration in Anguilla

The International Business Companies Act was legislated on 16 October 2000 (IBC Act). This Act provides progressive legislation with flexible company structures and efficient incorporation procedures. The privacy of shareholders is guaranteed under the Act. Overall, Anguilla as an offshore business center is among the best in the world, and a truly tax free jurisdiction.

Offshore Company Structure

One director and one shareholder are required for company incorporation.
Directors and shareholders may be the same person.
Directors and shareholders may be natural persons or corporate entities.
Local shareholders and directors are not required.
A resident secretary is not required.

Shares and Capital Requirements

Shares can be issued in any currency.
Shares can be issued with or without par value.
No minimum or maximum share capital is required.
Shares may be paid up in cash or through transfer of assets.

Types of Offshore Corporate Entities

Ordinary Company/Corporation

Ordinary companies or corporations incorporated in Anguilla can be used as financial vehicles for investment and asset protection purposes.

International Business Company (IBC)

Anguilla International Business Companies offer simple management of flexible and cost-effective companies. Corporate entities that are incorporated outside Anguilla can continue as International Business Companiesin Anguilla if the continuing company´s jurisdiction allows the company to relocate in another jurisdiction.

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Anguilla limited liability companies are characterized as having free transferability of interest, centralized management, limited liability and continuity of life.

International Business Companies that do not carry out business activities in Anguilla shall not be subject to any corporate tax, income tax, withholding tax, capital gains tax or other similar taxes based upon or measured by assets or income originating outside Anguilla or in matters of company administration which may occur in Anguilla.

Advantages of Incorporating Offshore Companies in Anguilla

Politicalstability
Strongprofessionalinfrastructure
Worldstandardtelecommunicationsystem
Taxneutrality
Regulatedfinancialservices
Flexible residencyregulations
No foreign trade or exchange restrictions
Confidentiality/privacy