Confidential Offshore Financial Services
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |