Seychelles

At a Glance

The Seychelles are a group of 115 islands in the centre of the Indian Ocean, about 2,000 km east of Africa and to the north of Madagascar, lying mostly between 4 and 5 degrees south of the equator.

Types of Companies

The vast majority of companies formed in the Seychelles for offshore purposes are incorporated under the International Business Companies Act 1994. However this law did not supersede the existing Companies Law 1972, which is based on English law.

Offshore Legal and Tax Regimes

The main forms useful for offshore operations in the Seychelles are the International Business Company, the various types of Companies Act company, the Trust, and two new forms introduced in 2003: Special Licence Companies and Limited Partnerships.

Further Information

At a Glance

Types of Companies

Offshore Legal and Tax Regimes