Offshore company formation
An offshore company can provide business owners with a number of advantages: i) confidentiality protections, subject to applicable disclosure requirements; ii) potential tax efficiencies, depending on the relevant laws and the owner’s tax residence; and iii) flexibility for international business when used as part of a carefully planned and legally compliant structure.
Where should you incorporate your offshore company?
We are able to arrange your offshore company formation in the the BVI, Belize or Seychelles and help you choose a jurisdiction suited to your business requirements. The formation process can proceed once the required documents and due diligence checks are complete, subject to the relevant Registry’s processing times. Alternatively, ready-made companies (shelf companies) may be available, subject to completion of the required checks and transfer formalities.
Why choose Meridian Trust for your offshore company formation?
People on the spot: Not only do we act as your company formation agents, but we also advise how to set up your company using an efficient company structure.
Ethical: Unlike unqualified company formation agents, our lawyers and tax professionals subscribe to the codes of conduct and ethics imposed by their various governing bodies.
On-going support: Once your company has been formed, we are still here to assist and ensure that you continue to extract the maximum value from it.
Understanding: Our international clientele includes financial advisors, law firms, business consultants and tax advisors, so we know exactly what you expect of us.
A free initial consultation: Please call us on +357 24812050 or send us an email. We look forward to talking to you.
Documents typically required for offshore company formation
Requirements vary by jurisdiction, ownership structure and the applicable due diligence checks. Additional documents or information may be requested.
- A reference letter: from a Bank (View reference letter sample).
- A current valid (signed) full passport: this confirms your identity and needs to be verified by a Notary or a Law Firm. Other forms of ID verification may be acceptable, please contact us for advice.
- Proof of residential address: A recent utility bill, such as an electricity, water or fixed-line telephone bill, may be accepted. Other forms of proof of address may also be acceptable; please contact us to confirm the requirements.
If you require clarification regarding the documentation requirements for your offshore company formation, please speak to one of our specialists.