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We offer a unique portfolio of companies that suit every needs of a business looking to diversify. We offer shelf companies, as well as companies with bank accounts with, and without history of operations. At the same time, companies whose nature of business can be changed in their registration are also provided. We are also fortunate to be able to broker the sale of high-revenue stream companies such as petroleum trading or steel manufacturing for businesses looking to expand into a certain niche.

Countries we offer

Please note, the jurisdiction list for standard shelf companies is considerably larger

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44 results found

Australia

Bahamas

Belize

British Virgin Islands

Canada

Cayman Islands

Curacao

Cyprus

Czech Republic

Delaware

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre

Estonia

France

Germany

Gibraltar

Hong Kong

Hungary

Ireland

Isle of Man

Labuan

Latvia

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Marshall Islands

Mauritius

Netherlands

Panama

Poland

Romania

Russia

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Samoa

Serbia

Seychelles

Singapore

Spain

St Kitts and Nevis

Switzerland

Turkey

UAE

United Kingdom

Vanuatu

Cyprus

CIT rate: 12,5%
VAT rate: 19%
Register: Semi-open
Reputation banking wise: good
Time to form: 5-7 working days

Company formation in Cyprus is great for forex brokers, as the license is very well
respected license. Also Cyprus is very popular jurisdiction for payment agents of
Curacao gambling companies and other offshore licensed businesses, due to the
ease of connecting European acquirers to a Cyprus company for the collection of deposits. The register is open in Cyprus, however in order to obtain any
information on the owners of the company a payment has to be made to the
authorities. The corporate income tax is 12,5% which is one of the lowest in the
EU and the VAT is only 19%. It takes 5-7 days to form a company there and
Cyprus companies are viable for reputable banking relationships.

Malta

CIT rate: 35%
VAT rate: 18%
Register: closed
Reputation banking wise: not so good (recently grey list)
Time to form: 5-10 business days

Points to note / advantages :
Good for Gaming, Brokerage, Software development for games Malta is a good choice for gaming, gambling and gaming software development companies, as the licenses for such activities are easily obtainable. At the same time company formation in Malta is very attractive for non-resident beneficial owners, as the tax rate in Malta is 5% instead of the 35% charged on local companies. The CIT in Malta is usually 35% and the VAT is 18%, which make it not very attractive for tax optimisation purposes for local companies. It takes 5-10 business days to form such a company and it can be done remotely.

Ireland

CIT rate 12,5%
VAT rate 23%
Register: Yes, but no beneficiaries
Reputation banking wise: good
Time to form: 7 days

Company formation in Ireland is good for businesses, which would like to remain
in privacy, as it is one of the few jurisdictions in Europe, which does not have a
fully open register, as the beneficiaries can’t be seen. The Corporate income tax is 12,5%, which is one of the lowest in the EU, whereas the VAT is 23%. It takes 7 days to form a company in Ireland and there is potential for good banking for such companies.

Hungary

Hungary is a good choice for tax optimization, as it has the lowest CIT rate in Europe of 9%, whereas the VAT is 27%. The register in Hungary is open and it is very quick to form a company, as it only takes 1-2 days which can be done fully remotely.

Hong Kong

CIT rate: 0% outside of Hong Kong
VAT rate: 0 %
Register: open
Time to form: 1-2 days

Hong Kong is a good choice for individuals, who are looking at tax optimisation. The CIT rate is 0% if the business activities are performed outside of Hong Kong. At the same time the VAT rate is also 0%, which is very good for services and product business such as: consulting companies, technology software providers, and marketing service companies amongst others. It takes 1 to 2 days to be formed and formation is done remotely.

Singapore

CIT rate: 0 % outside Singapore
VAT rate: 7 %
Register: open
Time to form: 1-3 business days

Singapore is an option for individuals who would like to optimise their taxes. The corporate income tax rate is 0%, if the business activities are performed outside of Singapore, however the VAT is 7%. It takes 1-3 days to form a company there and it can be done fully online. The register is open in Singapore, which can be seen as a disadvantage, however it allows Singapore companies to bank with ease around the world.

British Virgin Islands

British Virgin Islands

CIT rate: 0%
VAT rate: 0%
Register: closed
Time to form: 3-4 days

British Virgin Islands is a great jurisdiction for holding companies and operational companies, as there is a closed register, hence no information can be gained about the company online. It also has 0% VAT and Corporate income tax, which make it an attractive jurisdiction from tax perspective. Since the BVI is a very well respected offshore jurisdiction, European banking relationship are available, and these can be setup.

United Kingdom

CIT rate: 19%
VAT rate: 20%
Register open
Reputation banking wise: good
Time to form: 1 day

Company formation in the UK suits any business, which needs to start their
operations as soon as possible, as it takes 1 day to form it and this can be done
remotely. The corporate income tax is 19% and the VAT is 20%. Such companies
are also able to receive good local banking, if the director of the company is from
the UK. At the same time, it is possible to setup an Limited liability partnership in
the UK, for this type of company the income tax rate is 0%.

Australia

Company formation in Australia can be a good choice for those looking to form a forex broker, as the requirements in Australia are not as high as in the EU, however the license is still respectable worldwide. The corporate income tax is 25% for small to medium sized businesses, whereas the VAT is 10%. The register is open and it takes 1 day to form a company in Australia, which can be done fully online.

France

Forming a company in France can be good for those looking for an efficient banking infrastructure. Another point to note is that a French company is seen in France as its own legal entity hence the owner is not liable for any debts generated by the business. The Corporate income tax is 33,33%, whereas the VAT is 20%. The register in France is open and it takes 10-12 days to form a company there, which can be done remotely. An advantaged of France jurisdiction, is that there is no minimum share capital, and directors and shareholders can be any nationality.

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre

CIT rate: 0 %
VAT rate: 0 %
Register: closed
Time to form: 10 business days

DMCC is a free zone in the UAE, which is a good choice for businesses related to crypto currency related activities, as it is relatively easy to obtain a crypto or a financial license. There are no taxes in DMCC, as well which makes it an attractive option in terms of tax optimisation. The company can be formed remotely, however a representative from the company should come to UAE, if they require banking there. At the same time, DMCC freezone is attractive for Russian and Belorussian individuals, as they can setup a company remotely and open bank accounts in the UAE without enhanced European compliance measures.

Russia

Company formation in Russia became relevant in the current political situation, as businesses which used to operate in Russia without a separate company are now facing difficulties in carrying out their operations. The corporate income tax is 20% whereas the VAT is 20%. The companies register is semi-closed in Russia and it takes 3 days to form a company there, which can be done fully remotely.

Turkey

Recently, a lot of international businessmen migrated to Turkey, hence company formation in Turkey became a popular request. The corporate income tax in Turkey is 23% and VAT is 18%. The register in Turkey is open and it takes 10-12 days to form a company there which can be done remotely.

Czech Republic

Czech Republic is a good choice for starting an investment fund, as this license is one of the quickest to obtain in Europe, and takes only 1 month. The corporate income tax is 19% whereas the VAT is 21%. The register is open and it takes 4-5 days to form a company there, which can be done remotely.

Poland

Company formation in Poland is a good choice for crypto related companies, as it is a crypto friendly jurisdiction due to the fact that it became the first country in the EU to recognize crypto currencies. In terms of tax, the CIT is 9% (provided that sales do not exceed the equivalent of 2 million EUR in the current year, if higher - the tax will be 19%) and the VAT is 23%. The register in Poland is closed and it takes 4-6 weeks to form the company, which can be done fully remotely.

Canada

Forming a company in Canada is great for money service businesses, as it is one of the easiest licenses to obtain across the world in that line of business. The license allows crypto, currency exchange and money transfer activities. The corporate income tax is 15% and the VAT rate is 5%, which makes it an attractive jurisdiction from a tax optimization perspective compared to Europe. The company’s register is open and it takes 3 days to form a company there, which can be done fully online.

Germany

Company formation in Germany is a good option for those looking for an efficient European banking and legal systems. The corporate income tax in Germany is 15,825% and the VAT is 19%. The register in Germany is open and it takes two weeks to form a company there, which can’t be done remotely, hence a power of attorney would be required. Germany is an attractive company formation location, due to the fact that the economy and the political environment is very stable in the country, at the same time companies can benefit from the skilled work force in Germany, making business in the country very attractive. A disadvantage of the company formation is that 25000 EUR share capital is required to form the company (GBMH), but the directors and shareholders can be any nationality.

Romania

Forming a company in Romania is good for tax optimization as the corporate income tax is 0% if the customers of the business are not Romanian individuals or resident entities. The VAT is 19% and the register is closed. Romania is also a very attractive destination for entrepreneurs looking to start a cryptocurrency exchange, as there is no license, and companies can operate freely and low cost. It takes 7-10 days to form a company there and it can be done fully online.

Serbia

Company formation in Serbia is good for those who would like to receive a citizenship in Serbia, as forming a company in this jurisdiction allows to automatically apply for one. The corporate income tax there is 15%, whereas the VAT is 20%. It takes 10-15 days to form a company there and it can’t be done online, therefore a power of attorney is required in order to complete the formation.

Latvia

Company formation in Latvia is good for tax optimization as the corporate income tax is 0% if the dividends are not redistributed. The VAT is 21%. This is a perfect environment for companies doing technology, software, and also consulting companies. The company register is open and it takes 10-15 day to form a company there. It can’t be done online and a Power of Attorney would be required in order to form a company there.

Netherlands

Company formation in the Netherlands is a great choice for individuals who are looking to receive respectable banking around the EU. The register in the Netherlands is closed, which is great for those who would like to remain confidential. The corporate income tax varies, as if the company’s overall annual income is below 200,000 EUR, the CIT is 16,5%, whereas if it is above 200,000 EUR the CIT is 25%. The VAT in Netherlands is 21%. It takes 5 days to form a company there and it can be done fully online. One advantage in the Netherlands, unlike in Switzerland and Germany is that there is no required share capital.

Liechtenstein

Lichtenstein is a good choice for company formation if the individual who owns the company is looking for a solid banking infrastructure. The corporate income tax is 12,5%, whereas the VAT is 7,7%. It can also be a good choice for holding companies, as Lichtenstein is one of the few places in Europe, where the companies register is closed. It takes 12 days to form a company there and can be done fully online.

St Kitts and Nevis

St Kitts and Nevis

Saint Kitts and Nevis is a good choice for forming a holding company, as the register there is closed, which provides the owners of such companies with required privacy at the same time, companies looking to benefit from asset protection laws. The corporate income tax as well as the VAT is 0%, which is also great for tax optimization. It takes only 4-5 days to form and can be done fully online.

Bahamas

Company formation in Bahamas is suitable for those who are looking into tax optimization, as the corporate income tax is 0% as well as the VAT. The register is closed, which makes it a good choice for holding companies. At the same time, the island has an advanced financial sector, and the Bahamas is a popular destination for the formation of Forex brokers. It takes 5-6 days to form and can be done fully online.

Delaware

Company formation in Delaware is good for tax optimization, as both corporate income tax and VAT are 0%. The register is open in Delaware, which makes it less competitive compared to other offshore jurisdictions, however it takes only 3 days to be formed and can be done fully online. At the same time, Delaware, due to its open register is well respected banking wise, and clients have access to international and both Domestic USA banking options.

Marshall Islands

Marshall Islands

Marshall Islands is a great choice for holding companies due to the fact that the companies register is closed. The Corporate income tax and VAT are both at 0%, which would also be great for tax optimization purposes. Another point to note is that companies formed in the Marshall Islands can be owned by anyone, as bearer shares are given out, therefore it is a great jurisdiction for forming trusts, as they can be passed on very easily. It is also quick to form, as it takes only 24 hours to do, and can be done fully online. However, the main drawback of company formation there is the poor access to international banking.

Samoa

Company formation in Samoa would be great for businesses which are looking to optimize their taxes, as the corporate income tax is 0%. The VAT is however 15%, therefore it would not suit companies, looking to do business in Samoa. The register in Samoa is open and it takes 2 days to form a company there, which can
be done fully online.

Mauritius

Forming a company in Mauritius would be good for operational companies, especially those trying to target the African markets, with the banking ecosystem of the island being at the forefront of the African economy. The register there is closed and Mauritius offers competitive in terms of the corporate income tax rate, as it is 0-3%, whereas the VAT is 15%. It takes 7 days to form a company there and it can be done fully online.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Company formation in Saint Vincent is suitable for individuals who are looking to optimise their taxes or setup a forex broker. The license for forex brokerage is relatively easy to obtain and the tax rates are 0%, if the business activity is performed outside of Saint Vincent. The register is open, however a payment has to be made to the authorities in order to identify the beneficiary. It takes 24 hours to form the company and it can be done remotely.

Panama

CIT rate: 25 %
VAT rate: 7 %
*Bearer Shares: anyone who holds the share certificate is a shareholder, the documents has no name, no info, just stating the fact that this is a share Reputation banking wise: not good
Time to form: 3-7 days

Companies in Panama are suitable for individuals who would like to pass the companies on to other individuals in the form of a gift or a trust, due to the fact that companies can be represented by bearer shares. This means that anyone who holds a physical document of the share in the company becomes an owner automatically. The CIT is 25%, whereas the VAT is 7% in Panama. The register is open however a payment has to be made to the authorities to identify the beneficiaries of such company. It takes 2-3 weeks to form and can be done remotely.

Labuan

CIT rate: 3 % derived from trading activities in Labuan VAT rate: 0 % Register: closed Time to form: 2-3 business days Labuan is a good jurisdiction for holding company formations, as there is a closed register which guarantees full anonymity, and there is 0% tax for non-trading activities. It takes 2-3 days to form a company there which can be done remotely. At the same time, Labuan remains competitive with other offshore jurisdictions for trading company formation due to the absence of VAT tax. However, due to the anonymity associated with company formation in Labuan, it is not the most attractive jurisdiction for establishment of European bank accounts.

UAE

CIT rate: 0 %
VAT rate: 5 %
Register: closed
Time to form: 10 business days

IBC a type of company in the UAE, which is good for tax optimisation. The CIT is 0% and the VAT is 5% there, which makes it an attractive option from a tax perspective. It takes 10 days to form a company there and this can be done remotely, however if banking in the UAE is needed, the representative of the company has to come to the UAE. The main disadvantage of an IBC in the UAE is that 51% of shares has to be owned by a UAE national – therefore not making the setup attractive for International investors.

Curacao

CIT rate: 0% (gaming gambling 2%)
VAT rate: 0%
Register: semi-closed
Reputation banking wise: not good
Time to form: 2 weeks

Curacao is a good choice for gambling companies, as the gambling license is relatively easy to obtain. It takes 2 weeks to form a company and can be done remotely. The CIT and VAT is 0%, hence the jurisdiction is great for tax optimisation. However, to be able to receive corporate documents the director must pass identity verification. The register is closed, which makes it impossible to find any information about the company’s beneficiary online.

Vanuatu

CIT rate: 0 %
VAT rate: 0 %
Register: open
Reputation banking wise: not good
Time to form: 4-5 days

Vanuatu is a great choice for forex brokers, as the license is quite easily obtainable. There is no CIT or VAT if the company’s business activity is performed outside of Vanuatu. It only takes 4-5 days to be formed and it can be formed remotely. Although, banking may be complicated for such entities, it is still very much possible to obtain.

Belize

CIT rate: 25%
VAT rate: 12,5%
Register: closed
Time to form: 1-2 days

Belize is a good choice when a company has to be incorporated quickly and the owner wants to remain in privacy. At the same time, Belize is a popular destination for forex broker licenses. A company can be formed in 24 hours remotely which is very advantageous. The corporate income tax is 25% and the VAT 12,5%, hence this jurisdiction will not fit those who are doing tax optimisation.

Seychelles

CIT rate: 0%
VAT rate: 0%
Register: closed
Time to form: 1-2 days

Points to note / advantages :
Has to be business activity outside of Seychelles
Quick to form 0 tax
Seychelles is a favourable jurisdiction for holding companies, due to the fact that the register is closed there, so the beneficiary will remain private. As well, it is a popular jurisdiction for forex licenses, as these have some of the lowest share capital’s and they are quick to establish. Seychelles international company has a 0% corporate income tax as well as the VAT and it is very quick to form online, as it only takes 24 hours. In terms of banking Seychelles is a more complicated jurisdictions, due to its privacy laws.

Cayman Islands

CIT rate: 0%
VAT rate: 0%
Register: closed
Time to form: 8-10 days

Cayman Islands are a good choice for holding companies, as there is full anonymity, due to the closed government register. Typically offshore fund licenses, Crypto currency funds and forex brokers are the main clients for company formation in the Cayman Islands, due to the flexible financial and regulatory guidelines of the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA). There is no corporate or value added tax for the companies formed in the Cayman Islands as well. It takes 4 days to incorporate a company there and it can fully be done online. Cayman Islands is in the FATF grey list, which means that European
banking relationships are very tough to initiate.

Gibraltar

CIT rate: 0%
VAT rate: 0%
Register: pay to open
Reputation banking wise: not so good
Time to form: 5-8 days

Gibraltar is a very attractive jurisdiction from a tax perspective, and suits both trading and non-trading activities. Commonly this jurisdiction is home to holding companies, as there is no dividend taxes, making it very attractive for International investors. However, trading commercial companies can also be setup in Gibraltar and benefit from the 0% VAT rate. Moreover, Gibraltar is very popular amongst Gambling companies due to the low 0.15% tax on revenue which is applied in the country. At the same time, Gibraltar is very attractive from a banking perspective with European and International banks.

Isle of Man

CIT rate 0%
VAT rate: 0%
Register: open, but no owners
Reputation banking wise: good
Time to form: 5-6 days

Suggestions on industries of the companies:
Operations has to be outside of the island

Points to note / advantages : No tax
Favourable jurisdiction for EU banks

Company formation on the Isle of Man is great for holding companies, as there is
no corporate income tax or VAT, if the company operates outside of the island. It
also allows for more privacy for the owners, as the online register does not show
who the owners of the company are. This also is one of the most respectable
offshore jurisdictions, hence banking can be gained with relative ease. It takes 5-6 days to form a company there and the company can be formed remotely.

Lithuania

CIT rate: 15%
VAT rate: 21%
Register Open
Reputation banking wise: Yes
Time to form: 10 days

Suggestions on industries of the companies:
Small companies (<10 people), it is 0% or 5% rate
Points to note / advantages :
Crypto authorisation available
Easiness of transactional banking

Companies in Lithuania are good to form for medium to high-risk businesses,
especially crypto related, as crypto authorisation is available. A large advantage of forming a company in Lithuania is the easiness of transactional banking, as this jurisdiction has one of the most diverse banking infrastructures in the world.
Corporate income tax is 15% in Lithuania, whereas the VAT is 21%. It takes
approximately 10 days to form a company there and a Power of Attorney is
required.

Luxembourg

CIT rate: 24,94% (17% preferential tax)
VAT rate: 17%
Register Semi Open
Reputation banking wise: Yes
Time to form: 7-9 days

Points to note / advantages :
Reputable banking infrastructure

Large formation options and low taxes for funds and investment management
structures. It is possible to setup crypto funds for ICO activity and also funds to
issue your own bonds.
Company formation in Luxembourg is great for funds and investment management structures, as there is a preferential tax on such structures (0% VAT and CIT
exempt).

Luxembourg also is a great jurisdiction for company formation, as it gives access to one of the most reputable banking infrastructures in the world. The Corporate
income tax is 17% as well as the VAT. It takes 7-9 days to form the company in
Luxembourg and it can be formed remotely.

Estonia

CIT rate 20% (0% income tax for all reinvested profits)
VAT rate 20 %
Register Open
Reputation banking wise: Yes
Time to form: 2-5 days

Points to note / advantages :
Corporate income tax 0%
Offers crypto licensing

Company formation in Estonia is good for cryptocurrency related businesses, as
the jurisdiction offers crypto licensing, which can be gained with relative ease andc price efficiency. The Corporate income tax in Estonia is 0%, however the VAT is 20%, which make it an attractive jurisdiction in terms of taxes. It takes approximately 2 to 5 days to form the company there, however it can’t be formed remotely, hence a power of attorney is required.

Switzerland

Forming a company in Switzerland is great for low to medium risk business, ad
any business looking to save on VAT, as it gives access to some of the most
reputable banks in the world and hence allows for a reliable safe keeping of funds.
It takes 10 days to form a company in Switzerland and the tax rate depends on the canton in which the company is formed.
We mostly form companies in Zug canton where the Corporate Income Tax rate is
11,91% and the VAT is 7,7%, which is one of the lowest in the EU. Both types of
companies (AG and GmbH) can be formed remotely.

Spain

Spain is a good choice for those looking for a stable and efficient European banking infrastructure, as this jurisdiction is able to offer such services. The corporate income tax is 25%, whereas the VAT is 21%. Spain is also a very attractive destination for entrepreneurs looking to start a cryptocurrency exchange, as there is no license, and companies can operate freely and low cost .The register in Spain is open and it takes 10-12 days to form a company there, which can be done fully online. The minimum share capital for a limited liability company in Spain is only 3000 EUR.

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