Incorporating a company in Seychelles: a practical guide

The Seychelles is a well-established international financial centre, and incorporating a company here is straightforward when it is done correctly. The right structure depends on what you intend to do — trade locally, hold assets, or operate internationally.

Choosing the right vehicle

• International Business Company (IBC). The most popular vehicle for international business and asset holding — quick to form, flexible, and designed for activity carried on outside the Seychelles.
• Domestic company. The vehicle of choice where you will trade within the Seychelles and deal with local customers or property.
• Special Licence Company (CSL). A resident company suited to certain regulated or treaty-oriented activities.

Selecting the wrong structure is the most expensive mistake at this stage — it is far easier to start correctly than to restructure later.

What incorporation involves

• Name approval. We check and reserve an available company name.
• Constitutional documents. Memorandum and articles tailored to your purpose and governance.
• Registered agent and office. Most structures require a licensed registered agent in the Seychelles.
• Directors and shareholders. Details and due-diligence documents for the people behind the company.
• Filing and certificate. Submission to the Registrar and issue of the certificate of incorporation.

After incorporation

A company is not a "set and forget" arrangement. Depending on the structure, you may have obligations around accounting records, economic substance, beneficial-ownership filings and annual fees. We help clients stay compliant so the company remains in good standing.

How we help

We advise on the right structure, handle the incorporation end to end, and provide ongoing corporate and commercial support — from shareholder agreements to banking introductions and compliance. The result is a company that fits your objectives and stands on a solid legal footing.