Comparative Table of Jurisdictions
Jurisdiction | Approximate time to incorporate | Minimum Annual Licence Duty or Franchise Fee | Documents required to be filed | Minimum Number of Directors | Corporate Directors Permitted | Minimum Number of Share-holders | Bearer Shares Permitted |
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BELIZE | 24 hours | US$100 | M&AA | 1 | Yes | 1 | Yes (Restricted Mobility) |
BVI | 24 hours | US$350 | M&AA | 1 | Yes | 1 | Yes (Restricted Mobility) |
NEVIS | 24 hours | US$220 | M&AA | 1 | Yes | 1 | Yes (Restricted Mobility) |
ANGUILLA | 24 hours | US$200 | M&AA | 1 | Yes | 1 | Yes |
PANAMA | 1-2 days | US$300 | M&AA | 3 | Yes | 1 | Yes |
SEYCHELLES | 2 days | US$100 | M&AA | 1 | Yes | 1 | Yes |
Jurisdiction | Local Directors/ Sectretary Required | Shelf Companies Available | Redomiciliation Option | Company Seal Required | Requirement to file Annual Returns or Similar | Disclosure of Beneficial Ownership | Requirement to file accounts | Taxation on Foreign Profits |
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BELIZE | No/No | Yes | Yes | Optional | No | No | No | Nil |
BVI | No/No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Nil |
NEVIS | No/No | Yes | Yes | Optional | No | No | No | Nil |
ANGUILLA | No/No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Nil |
PANAMA | No/Yes | Yes | Yes | Optional | No | No | No | Nil |
SEYCHELLES | No/No | Yes | Yes | Optional | No | No | No | Nil |