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Company formation
Registering a new company in a jurisdiction that suits your business, with the documents and the first year prepared.
- Registration and registered office
- Corporate documents prepared
- Bank account planned alongside
What it is and who it's for
Company formation is the registration of a new legal entity. It is for founders starting a business, for businesses entering a new market, and for holding structures.
The jurisdiction and the type of company shape what follows: the bank accounts available, the tax the company pays, the reporting each year and, for regulated activities, the licence. A private limited company in Cyprus or the UK, an LLC in Delaware, an IBC in Seychelles or a free zone company in Dubai each answer a different need; the country index below sets them side by side.
What's included
Registration
Preparing and filing the application with the company registry.
Registered agent and address
A registered agent and a registered address where the jurisdiction requires them.
Corporate documents
The constitutional documents, registers and resolutions the company starts with.
The first year
What is due in the first year, so the company stays in good standing from the start.
What we do and what you provide
What we do
- Compare jurisdictions and company types for your plan
- Prepare the application and corporate documents
- Deal with the registry and the registered agent
- Set out what is due after registration
What you provide
- A description of the business and where it will operate
- Identity documents for directors and shareholders
- Proof of address and any information the registry asks for
- Decisions on the company name and structure
Countries
Twenty-one jurisdictions, from the EU and the UK to Asia, the Caribbean and the United States. Each opens with the entity, the minimum capital, the officers, the registry fees where published, the tax, the documents, the yearly obligations and the sources we checked.
| Country | Entity type | Minimum capital | Registry timeline | Corporate tax | Last reviewed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | Private company limited by shares (Ltd) | None (€1 shares are usual) | Ask us | 15% (from 1 January 2026) | 2026-11-11 | |
| United Kingdom | Private limited company (Ltd) | None (£1 is usual) | Usually within 24 hours (online) | 25% main rate; 19% small profits rate | 2026-11-11 | |
| Ireland | Private company limited by shares (LTD) | None | Ask us | 12.5% on trading income | 2026-11-11 | |
| Malta | Private limited liability company (Ltd) | €1,164.69 (20% paid up) | Ask us | 35%, with shareholder refunds | 2026-11-11 | |
| Estonia | Private limited company (OÜ) | €0.01 per shareholder | 1 to 5 business days, usually 1 (online) | 22% on distributed profits; 0% while retained | 2026-11-11 | |
| Netherlands | Private limited company (BV) | €0.01 | Ask us | 19% to €200,000; 25.8% above | 2026-11-11 | |
| Switzerland | GmbH or AG | CHF 20,000 (GmbH); CHF 100,000 (AG, CHF 50,000 paid in) | Ask us | About 12% to 21% effective, by canton | 2026-11-11 | |
| Luxembourg | Private limited company (SARL) | €12,000 fully paid | Ask us | About 23.87% (Luxembourg City, 2025) | 2026-11-11 | |
| United Arab Emirates | Free zone company (FZCO, FZ-LLC) or mainland LLC | Set by the free zone | Ask us | 9% above AED 375,000; 0% on qualifying free-zone income | 2026-11-11 | |
| Hong Kong | Private company limited by shares | HK$1 | Usually within 1 hour (online) | 8.25% to HK$2,000,000; 16.5% above | 2026-11-11 | |
| Singapore | Private limited company (Pte Ltd) | S$1 | Usually the same day (ACRA) | 17%, with partial exemptions | 2026-11-11 | |
| Labuan (Malaysia) | Labuan company | None (US$1 is usual) | Ask us | 3% on trading profits with substance; 0% non-trading | 2026-11-11 | |
| Mauritius | Global Business Company (GBC) or Authorised Company | None | Ask us | 15%, with an 80% partial exemption on some income | 2026-11-11 | |
| Seychelles | International Business Company (IBC) | None (US$1 is usual) | Usually within 24 hours | Territorial: foreign-source income not taxed | 2026-11-11 | |
| British Virgin Islands | BVI Business Company (BC) | None | Ask us | None | 2026-11-11 | |
| Cayman Islands | Exempted company | None (US$1 is usual) | Ask us | None | 2026-11-11 | |
| Delaware (USA) | Limited liability company (LLC) or corporation | None | Same day to a few days; expedited options | LLC: pass-through; corporations 21% federal | 2026-11-11 | |
| Wyoming (USA) | Limited liability company (LLC) | None | Online: immediate to 2 business days | No state corporate income tax; LLC pass-through | 2026-11-11 | |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Business Company (BC) or LLC | None | Ask us | Territorial: foreign-source income not taxed | 2026-11-11 | |
| Vanuatu | International company (IC) | None | Ask us | None | 2026-11-11 | |
| Marshall Islands | Non-resident domestic corporation or LLC | None | Ask us | None for non-resident entities | 2026-11-11 |
Cyprus
An EU company with low tax, no withholding on outbound dividends and a regulator-friendly home for financial firms. Apexum's own base.
- Entity
- Private company limited by shares, Companies Law, Cap. 113
- Minimum capital
- None; €1 shares are usual
- Directors and shareholders
- One of each, any nationality or residence
- Officers
- A company secretary and a registered office in Cyprus
- Corporate tax
- 15% from 1 January 2026 (12.5% before)
- Tax residence
- Management and control in Cyprus, in practice a majority of Cyprus-resident directors
Who it suits
An EU company with English-law roots, no withholding tax on dividends, interest or royalties paid to non-residents, a wide treaty network and exemptions for gains on securities and most foreign dividends. It is the natural home for a CySEC investment firm, a Central Bank payment institution or a European holding company.
Requirements
- At least one director and one shareholder (individuals or companies)
- A company secretary and a registered office in Cyprus
- Name approval by the Registrar before incorporation
- Registration of the beneficial owners in the UBO register
- Registration with the Tax Department (and for VAT where it applies)
Documents
- Certified passports and proof of address for directors, shareholders and beneficial owners
- Three proposed names in order of preference
- A description of the activities and the share structure
- Memorandum and articles of association, in Greek and English
Every year
- Annual return (HE32) with audited financial statements
- Corporate tax return and provisional tax payments in two instalments
- Beneficial-owner confirmation and registered-office and secretary renewals
Last reviewed: 2026-11-11
United Kingdom
A company in a day, with a public register that banks trust, and identity-verified directors since November 2025.
- Entity
- Private company limited by shares, Companies Act 2006
- Minimum capital
- None; £1 is usual
- Directors
- At least one natural person, any residence; identity verified with Companies House since 18 November 2025
- Registered office
- An appropriate address in the UK, plus a registered email
- Corporate tax
- 25% main rate; 19% small profits rate under £50,000, with marginal relief to £250,000
- Registry
- Companies House, usually within 24 hours online
Who it suits
A registry that incorporates within a day and publishes directors, persons with significant control and accounts, which is why banks, payment providers and counterparties worldwide rely on it.
Requirements
- At least one director (a natural person) and one shareholder
- A Companies House personal code for every director, from identity verification
- A registered office and a registered email address in the UK
- A SIC code for the activity and the persons with significant control
Documents
- Identity verification for each director and person with significant control
- Memorandum and articles (the model articles are usual)
- The statement of capital and the PSC statement
Every year
- Confirmation statement and annual accounts to Companies House
- Corporation tax return and payment to HMRC
- VAT returns once registered
Last reviewed: 2026-11-11
Ireland
The EU's English-speaking common-law option with a 12.5% trading rate; plan for an EEA-resident director or the statutory bond.
- Entity
- LTD, Companies Act 2014
- Minimum capital
- None
- Directors
- One director (a separate company secretary if there is only one); at least one EEA-resident director, or a €25,000 Section 137 bond
- Registered office
- In Ireland
- Corporate tax
- 12.5% on trading income, 25% on passive income; 15% for groups above the Pillar Two threshold
- Registry fee
- €50 online (Form A1)
Who it suits
An English-speaking EU member with a 12.5% trading rate and a strong technology and funds ecosystem. The EEA-resident director rule is the one requirement founders outside Europe must plan for.
Requirements
- At least one EEA-resident director, or a Section 137 bond of €25,000 valid for two years
- A company secretary (not the sole director)
- A registered office in Ireland
- Beneficial owners filed with the RBO within five months
Documents
- Form A1 with the constitution, filed through CORE
- Directors' PPS numbers or verified identity numbers (IPN)
- The bond, where no EEA-resident director is appointed
Last reviewed: 2026-11-11
Malta
The EU home of gaming and fintech groups, with a refund system that lowers the effective tax on distributed profits.
- Entity
- Private limited liability company, Companies Act (Cap. 386)
- Minimum capital
- €1,164.69, at least 20% paid up
- Officers
- One director and a company secretary; a registered office in Malta
- Corporate tax
- 35%, with the full imputation system and refunds to shareholders (often 6/7ths on trading income)
Who it suits
An EU home for gaming, payments and crypto groups supervised by the MGA and MFSA, with an imputation system that brings the effective tax on distributed trading profits down for non-resident shareholders.
Requirements
- At least one director and a company secretary
- A registered office in Malta and a Malta bank account for the paid-up capital
- Beneficial owners declared to the Malta Business Registry
Documents
- Memorandum and articles of association
- Identity and address evidence for shareholders, directors and beneficial owners
- Evidence of the paid-up share capital
Last reviewed: 2026-11-11
Sources
Estonia
Formed online in a day, taxed only when profits leave the company: the EU's most digital company for founders anywhere.
- Entity
- Osaühing (OÜ), Commercial Code
- Minimum capital
- €0.01 per shareholder since 1 February 2023
- Management
- A board of at least one person, any residence; a contact person in Estonia if the board is abroad
- State fee
- €265 for online registration
- Corporate tax
- 22% on distributed profits (22/78 of the net amount); retained profits untaxed
- Online formation
- Fully remote with an e-Residency card
Who it suits
The EU's digital-first company: formed online in a day with an e-Residency card, no tax until profits are distributed, and a government that runs on the same digital signatures the company uses. Well suited to technology, consulting and holding businesses run from anywhere.
Requirements
- At least one shareholder and one board member
- A registered address in Estonia and a contact person if the board lives abroad
- Beneficial owners declared in the register
Documents
- An e-Residency card for each founder signing online, or a notarised application
- Articles of association (the standard articles are usual)
- Payment of the €265 state fee
Last reviewed: 2026-11-11
Netherlands
A respected European holding and operating company, formed before a notary with a symbolic capital.
- Entity
- Besloten vennootschap (BV), Civil Code Book 2
- Minimum capital
- €0.01
- Formation
- By notarial deed; registration with the Chamber of Commerce (KVK) and the UBO register
- Corporate tax
- 19% on the first €200,000; 25.8% above
Who it suits
A holding and operating company in one of Europe's most connected economies, with an extensive treaty network and a participation exemption on qualifying shareholdings.
Requirements
- A notarial deed of incorporation (remote execution is possible)
- At least one director; substance expectations for tax residence
- A Dutch registered address and KVK registration
Last reviewed: 2026-11-11
Switzerland
Real capital, a resident signatory and a brand that banks respect: the GmbH for operating companies, the AG for groups and wealth managers.
- Entities
- GmbH (SÃ rl) with CHF 20,000 fully paid, or AG (SA) with CHF 100,000 nominal and at least CHF 50,000 paid in
- Management
- At least one director or signatory resident in Switzerland
- Formation
- Notarised deed, capital in a consignment account, entry in the cantonal commercial register
- Corporate tax
- Federal 8.5% on profit after tax plus cantonal and communal tax: about 12% to 21% combined, by canton
Who it suits
Stability, banking and a brand that opens doors: Swiss companies suit trading houses, holding structures, wealth managers and groups that want a Swiss presence. The capital is real money and the resident signatory is a legal requirement.
Requirements
- Capital deposited in a Swiss consignment account before the notary signs
- A Swiss-resident director or signatory with sole or joint signing authority
- A registered office (domicile) in Switzerland
- Audit obligations above the thresholds, or an opting-out for small companies
Documents
- Articles of association and the notarial deed
- Confirmation of the capital deposit from the bank
- Identity documents and acceptance declarations of the board
Last reviewed: 2026-11-11
Luxembourg
The holding and fund jurisdiction of Europe, with a participation exemption and regulators used to global groups.
- Entity
- Société à responsabilité limitée (SARL), Law of 10 August 1915
- Minimum capital
- €12,000, fully paid (SARL-S from €1 for individuals)
- Management
- At least one manager; a registered office in Luxembourg
- Corporate tax
- Corporate income tax, solidarity surcharge and municipal business tax: about 23.87% in Luxembourg City
Who it suits
The EU's fund and holding capital, with the participation exemption, a deep treaty network and regulators used to international groups. Suits holding companies, fund structures and payment groups that want substance in the Grand Duchy.
Requirements
- A notarial deed and the capital blocked in a Luxembourg bank before incorporation
- A registered office and, for tax residence, management in Luxembourg
- Filing with the trade and companies register (RCS) and the beneficial-owner register (RBE)
Last reviewed: 2026-11-11
United Arab Emirates
A tax-light hub between Europe and Asia: 100% foreign ownership in the free zones, 9% corporate tax above the threshold and 0% on qualifying free-zone income.
- Entities
- A free zone company (DMCC, IFZA, JAFZA, RAKEZ and others) or a mainland LLC; 100% foreign ownership
- Minimum capital
- Set by the free zone; often none or a declared amount
- Licence
- A business licence from the zone or the Department of Economy, renewed yearly
- Corporate tax
- 9% on taxable income above AED 375,000; a Qualifying Free Zone Person pays 0% on qualifying income and 9% on the rest
- VAT
- 5%
Who it suits
A base between Europe and Asia with no personal income tax, strong infrastructure and a residence visa for the owners. Free zones give 100% foreign ownership and, for qualifying activities with substance in the zone, a 0% corporate tax rate.
Requirements
- A licensed activity from the zone's list, and an office or flexi-desk in the zone
- At least one shareholder and one manager or director
- Corporate tax registration with the Federal Tax Authority, and VAT registration above the threshold
- Substance in the zone to keep the qualifying 0% rate
Documents
- Passports and proof of address for shareholders and managers
- The business plan or activity description the zone asks for
- Memorandum of association in the zone's form
Last reviewed: 2026-11-11
Hong Kong
Incorporated within the hour and taxed only on local profits: the trading company for Asia, if you can show the banks a Hong Kong nexus.
- Entity
- Private company limited by shares, Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622)
- Minimum capital
- HK$1
- Officers
- At least one director who is a natural person; a company secretary resident in Hong Kong; a Hong Kong registered office
- Registry fees
- HK$1,545 online (HK$1,720 on paper), plus the business registration fee and levy
- Profits tax
- 8.25% on the first HK$2,000,000 and 16.5% above; territorial, so offshore profits may be exempt on claim
Who it suits
Asia's trading company: formed online within the hour, taxed only on Hong Kong-sourced profits, with a deep banking system that nonetheless expects a Hong Kong business nexus before it opens an account.
Requirements
- At least one individual director and one shareholder
- A Hong Kong-resident company secretary (an individual or a Hong Kong company)
- A registered office in Hong Kong and a significant controllers register kept there
- Business registration with the Inland Revenue Department at incorporation
Every year
- Annual return to the Companies Registry and renewal of the business registration
- Audited accounts and a profits tax return
Last reviewed: 2026-11-11
Singapore
Registered the same day for S$315 in fees, with a resident director and a reputation that opens doors across Asia.
- Entity
- Private company limited by shares, Companies Act 1967
- Minimum capital
- S$1
- Officers
- At least one director ordinarily resident in Singapore; a company secretary within six months; a registered office in Singapore
- Registry fees
- S$15 name application and S$300 registration
- Corporate tax
- 17%, with partial exemption on the first S$200,000 and a start-up exemption
Who it suits
A jurisdiction trusted across the region for holding companies, trading houses and technology groups, with a rule-of-law reputation that banks and investors prize. Foreign founders file through an ACRA-registered filing agent and appoint a resident director.
Requirements
- At least one Singapore-resident director (a citizen, permanent resident or eligible pass holder)
- One to fifty shareholders; 100% foreign ownership allowed
- A registered filing agent for foreign founders, and the agent's due diligence
- A register of registrable controllers from day one
Every year
- Annual general meeting and annual return to ACRA
- Estimated chargeable income and the corporate tax return to IRAS
Last reviewed: 2026-11-11
Labuan (Malaysia)
Malaysia's international centre: a 3% rate on trading profits with substance, and the home of the Labuan money-broking licence.
- Entity
- Labuan company, Labuan Companies Act 1990
- Minimum capital
- None; US$1 is usual
- Officers
- One director and one shareholder; a Labuan trust company as resident secretary and registered office
- Tax
- 3% of audited net profits on trading activities with substance in Labuan; 0% on non-trading (holding) activities; 24% without substance
Who it suits
Malaysia's international business and financial centre, used for Asian holding companies, trading companies and the Labuan FSA's licensed businesses, including money brokers. Treaty access through Malaysia with exclusions in some treaties.
Requirements
- A licensed Labuan trust company as agent, secretary and registered office
- Substance for the 3% rate: a minimum number of full-time employees and annual operating expenditure in Labuan
- Audited accounts for trading companies
Last reviewed: 2026-11-11
Mauritius
A tax-resident, treaty-protected company run through a licensed management company, or a light Authorised Company managed from abroad.
- Entities
- A GBC (tax resident, FSC licence) or an Authorised Company (managed outside Mauritius, not tax resident)
- GBC requirements
- Two Mauritius-resident directors, the principal bank account in Mauritius, a licensed management company
- Tax
- GBC: 15% with an 80% partial exemption on specified income (effective 3%); Authorised Company: taxed where it is managed
Who it suits
A treaty-rich African centre with a Financial Services Commission that licenses investment dealers, funds and virtual-asset providers. The GBC is the licensed, tax-resident vehicle; the Authorised Company a light holding or trading company run from abroad.
Requirements
- A licensed management company as administrator and registered office
- For a GBC: two resident directors, board meetings in Mauritius, the principal bank account and accounting records in Mauritius
- Core income-generating activities in Mauritius to meet substance rules
- FSC processing and annual fees
Last reviewed: 2026-11-11
Seychelles
An IBC in a day for US$150 a year, taxed only on Seychelles income, and the usual holder of a Seychelles dealer licence.
- Entity
- IBC, International Business Companies Act 2016
- Minimum capital
- None; US$1 is usual
- Officers
- One director and one shareholder; a licensed registered agent and office in Seychelles
- Government fee
- US$150 a year
- Tax
- Seychelles-source income only; foreign-source income is not taxed
Who it suits
A quick, inexpensive company for international trading, holding and as the shareholder of a licensed Seychelles securities dealer. Registers of directors and beneficial owners are kept with the agent; accounting records are lodged twice a year.
Requirements
- A licensed international corporate service provider as registered agent
- At least one director and one shareholder
- Accounting records kept at the registered office and lodged half-yearly
- The annual government fee by the anniversary date (strike-off after 180 days of default)
Last reviewed: 2026-11-11
British Virgin Islands
A standard offshore holding company: no tax, a published US$550 government fee and acceptance from prime brokers and funds.
- Entity
- BVI Business Company, BVI Business Companies Act 2004
- Minimum capital
- None
- Officers
- One director and one shareholder; a licensed registered agent and office in the BVI
- Government fee
- US$550 at incorporation and each year, for up to 50,000 shares
- Tax
- No corporate income, capital gains or withholding tax
Who it suits
A widely used offshore holding company, accepted by prime brokers, funds and investors everywhere. Economic-substance rules apply by activity, and since 2023 companies file an annual financial return with their agent.
Requirements
- A licensed registered agent, who holds the registers of directors and beneficial owners
- At least one director and one shareholder
- An annual financial return to the agent and economic-substance filings
- The annual government fee
Last reviewed: 2026-11-11
Cayman Islands
The fund and SPV jurisdiction: no tax, institutional service providers and a published fee scale by authorised capital.
- Entity
- Exempted company, Companies Act (also LLC and foundation company)
- Minimum capital
- None; US$1 is usual
- Officers
- One director and one shareholder; a registered office with a licensed provider
- Annual fee
- From CI$925 (US$1,128) for authorised capital up to CI$42,000 (about US$50,000)
- Tax
- No corporate income, capital gains or withholding tax
Who it suits
The institutional offshore centre for funds, special-purpose vehicles and holding companies, with CIMA-regulated service providers and a beneficial-ownership regime. Keeping authorised capital at or below CI$42,000 keeps the lowest fee band.
Requirements
- A registered office with a licensed corporate services provider
- At least one director and one shareholder; registers kept at the registered office
- Beneficial-ownership and economic-substance filings
- The annual fee and return in January
Last reviewed: 2026-11-11
Delaware (USA)
America's company law capital: a US$110 LLC with a US$300 annual tax, or the C corporation investors expect.
- Entities
- LLC (Delaware LLC Act) or C corporation (General Corporation Law)
- Minimum capital
- None
- Registered agent
- Required in Delaware
- LLC fees
- US$110 filing fee; US$300 annual franchise tax by 1 June
- Tax
- An LLC is a pass-through by default; a corporation pays 21% federal tax; no Delaware tax on income earned outside the state
Who it suits
The United States' corporate law capital: the LLC for holding, consulting and technology businesses owned from abroad, the C corporation for venture-backed start-ups. A foreign-owned single-member LLC files US information returns (Forms 5472 and 1120) each year even without US tax.
Requirements
- A Delaware registered agent
- A certificate of formation (LLC) or certificate of incorporation (corporation)
- An EIN from the IRS; a US bank account usually needs a US signatory or presence
- Beneficial-ownership and state filings as they apply
Last reviewed: 2026-11-11
Wyoming (USA)
The inexpensive US LLC: US$100 to file, US$60 a year, no state income tax and strong asset protection.
- Entity
- LLC, Wyoming Limited Liability Company Act
- Minimum capital
- None
- Registered agent
- Required in Wyoming
- Fees
- US$100 filing fee; annual report licence tax of US$60 or 0.02% of Wyoming assets, whichever is greater
- Tax
- No state corporate or personal income tax; the LLC is a pass-through
Who it suits
The low-cost US LLC with strong charging-order protection and privacy on the public record, used for US e-commerce, consulting and holding by founders abroad. The same federal filing duties as Delaware apply to foreign owners.
Requirements
- A Wyoming registered agent
- Articles of organization filed with the Secretary of State
- An annual report by the first day of the anniversary month
- An EIN and federal information returns for foreign owners
Last reviewed: 2026-11-11
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
A fast Caribbean company for groups and holdings; for forex, only beside a licence held somewhere else.
- Entities
- Business Company (Business Companies (Amendment and Consolidation) Act 2018) or LLC
- Minimum capital
- None
- Registered agent
- A licensed agent in Saint Vincent; the FSA keeps the register
- Tax
- Since 2019, taxed on Saint Vincent-source income only
- Forex
- Since January 2023, a company trading forex must show a licence from another jurisdiction
Who it suits
A quick Caribbean company for holding and group purposes. For forex, it is a vehicle beside a licence held elsewhere, not a substitute for one.
Requirements
- A licensed registered agent and office
- At least one director and one shareholder
- Annual renewal through the agent; beneficial-ownership records with the agent
Last reviewed: 2026-11-11
Vanuatu
The company that holds a Vanuatu dealers licence: no income tax, a registered agent and a quick registration.
- Entity
- International company, International Companies Act [CAP 222]
- Minimum capital
- None
- Registered agent
- A licensed company and trust service provider in Vanuatu
- Tax
- No corporate income, capital gains or withholding tax
- Licensing
- May hold a VFSC Financial Dealers Licence
Who it suits
A Pacific company without income tax, usually formed as the vehicle for a Vanuatu financial dealers licence or as a holding company.
Requirements
- A licensed registered agent and office in Vanuatu
- At least one director and one shareholder
- Annual fees and beneficial-ownership records with the agent
Last reviewed: 2026-11-11
Marshall Islands
A private, tax-free non-resident corporation for holding and group purposes, with no licence for financial services.
- Entities
- Non-resident domestic corporation (Business Corporations Act) or LLC
- Minimum capital
- None
- Registered agent
- The Trust Company of the Marshall Islands, through International Registries
- Tax
- None for non-resident entities; economic-substance regulations apply
- Licensing
- No forex licensing regime
Who it suits
Best known for ship registration, the Marshall Islands also registers non-resident corporations quickly and privately. Useful as a holding or group company; it offers no licence for client-facing financial business.
Requirements
- Registration through the registered agent in the Marshall Islands
- At least one director and one shareholder
- Annual fees and economic-substance reporting
Last reviewed: 2026-11-11
How it works
- 1ConsultationWe talk through what you need, where you operate and what you already have in place.
- 2PlanYou receive a plan that sets out the steps, the documents and the parties involved, so you can decide how to proceed.
- 3Set-upWe prepare the applications and documents with you and coordinate with the providers involved.
- 4Ongoing supportAfter set-up, we stay available for renewals, changes and questions.
Add-ons
Often arranged at the same time as the company.
- Bank accountA business account for the new company, planned with the formation.
- Registered officeA registered office and agent for as long as the company needs one.
- Directors and nomineesDirectors and nominee arrangements, where they suit the structure.
- Accounting and filingsBookkeeping, accounts and the filings the company has to make.
Frequently asked questions
Still have a question?
Talk to usHow long does it take?
It depends on the jurisdiction, the provider and the documents involved. We give you an estimate for the formation after the consultation.
What does it cost?
Costs depend on the jurisdiction and on the services you choose. We set them out for the formation after the consultation, before any work starts.
Do I need to travel?
Some steps can be completed remotely and others need you in person. We tell you which applies to your case before you start.
Do my documents need to be certified?
That depends on the jurisdiction. We tell you which documents need certification or an apostille before you gather them.
How do I choose the jurisdiction?
Start from where the business operates and who its clients and banks will be: a company in the EU for European clients and licences, an offshore company for holding or for a licence in that jurisdiction, a US LLC for US customers and platforms. Tax follows substance, so the country where the company is managed matters as much as where it is registered.
Used in these set-ups
What comes next
Each service leads to the next: the structure, then the accounts, then the payments and the licence.
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