Frequently Asked Questions

  • General
How does one go about obtaining a Fund License in Seychelles?
How do I cater for a situation where I have investors who wish to buy shares in my company but who are presently unable to fund the purchase of same?
How do I prove who the officers of an IBC are?
What is an Apostille and why might I need my company’s corporate documents apostilled??
How can I use an IBC to trade Forex (Currencies), Futures, Shares and Options?
How can I use an Offshore Company for international trade eg import and export?
What do I get for my annual renewal fee?
How do I change my address with my Company Providers or Offshore bankers?
  • Company/Trust/ Foundation Structure
What’s the difference between Authorized and Paid Up Share Capital:
Should I Select a General Power of Attorney or a Consultancy Agreement?
What is the difference between Registered Shares and Bearer Shares?
  • Ordering & Registration - Systems & Procedures
How do our bank account application & follow up procedures work?
What documents are included as standard with a Notarised/Apostilled set of corporate documents??
Do I need a Company Seal for my Seychelles International Business Company?
How can I be confident that my inquiry or service request will be responded to promptly?
  • Security of Ownership & Keeping Control Of Your Offshore Company
Should I engage nominees or should I direct and hold the shares in my offshore company?
How can I protect my underlying ownership of my offshore company where a nominee is engaged to act as director or shareholder?
  • Changing your Company structure
How do I transfer ownership of a Seychelles bearer share company?
How do I change the shares in my company from bearer shares to registered shares?
If I wish to transfer a share do I have to return the original share certificate to the Company’s registered office??? If so why?
Can I change ownership of my Offshore Company from myself to an IBC and if so how do I go about it?
How can a shareholder change Director, where he or she has engaged a Professional “Nominee” Director, for a company that owns shares in another corporation?
How do I get a nominee to resign?
Can a bearer share company engage a nominee shareholder?
HOW DO I RESIGN AS CONSULTANT OR AUTHORISED REPRESENTATIVE?
How do I sell or transfer underlying ownership of my company?
  • Offshore Bank Accounts
Should I be a signatory on my IBC’s Bank Account?
Where Should I Open My Offshore Account?
Say my Company’s offshore account is in USD and I want to also open an account in Euros for the company? How do I add a further currency capability to my offshore company’s existing offshore account?
What is the difference between a Call Account and a Fixed Account?
  • Company- Management
Do I need to file an IR35 Document in the UK?
How can I sign an agreement on behalf of my offshore company if I’m not a Director of the company?
How do I prove that I’m a Director and Shareholder and have power to sign for the company?
How do I close down my IBC?
How do I get documents signed by a Professional “Nominee” Director?