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Company registration in Seychelles in 2026
An international business company under the 2016 Act: registration through a licensed provider with the Financial Services Authority for $130 and a $140 annual fee.
A Seychelles international business company is registered by the Financial Services Authority, but you cannot apply directly: only a licensed international corporate service provider, which becomes the company's registered agent, can file. The registration fee is $130 and the annual fee $140; a late annual fee rises by 10%.
An important change: the former tax exemption for international companies has been removed. Companies with assessable income in Seychelles file annual returns and audited accounts with the Financial Services Authority.
How to register a company in Seychelles: the steps
| Step | What happens | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Client checks | the provider vets founders, directors and beneficial owners | 3-7 days |
| 2. Documents | name, memorandum and articles | 1-2 days |
| 3. Registration | the provider files with the Financial Services Authority, fee $130 | usually a few working days |
| 4. Every year | the $140 annual fee by the incorporation anniversary, beneficial owner details | annually |
How much does a Seychelles company cost in 2026
| Payment | Amount |
|---|---|
| International company registration | $130 |
| Annual fee | $140, plus 10% if late |
| Provider: agent, address, documents | per the provider's tariff |
The turnkey package is in the price table below.
Registration $130 and an annual fee of $140, with 10% added for late payment
The law does not stop you registering a company on your own. But mistakes cost more than the fees: registration not through the licensed provider the law requires, a late annual fee with a 10% surcharge, beneficial owner registers and accounting records that are not kept, and a tax status that after the reform depends on where the company earns income. We register the company through a provider, keep the registers and annual payments and check the tax status for your activity.
Turnkey package prices are in the table on this page; a manager will calculate the total for your structure in the chat.
Why registration gets delayed
- The provider cannot complete the checks: proof of address or source of funds is missing.
- The name duplicates an existing one or needs a licence.
- The company will earn income in Seychelles but is not ready for reporting and audit.
Taxes: what changed for international companies
Seychelles business tax is 25% on the first million Seychelles rupees and 33% above, levied on Seychelles-source income. An international company's foreign income is generally not taxed, but subject to economic substance conditions: if the company belongs to a multinational group and earns passive foreign income such as dividends, interest, royalties or rent, it must show real presence in Seychelles. Trading and service companies working with foreign clients usually fall outside these requirements.
What the company must do every year
- Accounting records have been kept at the registered office in Seychelles since 2021, updated at least twice a year and retained for 7 years.
- The beneficial ownership register under the 2020 Act is kept through the registered agent, who reports it to the Financial Intelligence Unit.
- The annual fee of $140 is paid by the incorporation anniversary.
- Reports are filed with the Financial Services Authority if the company has taxable income in Seychelles.
Breaches lead to penalties and striking off, and banks stop serving companies without current beneficial ownership information.
Who a Seychelles company suits
A Seychelles international company suits trading and services with foreign clients and holding assets, if the owner is ready to disclose beneficial owners to the agent and the bank. For work with clients in Seychelles itself, or passive income within a multinational group, taxes and substance are assessed before registration.
Fees
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Company registration - Base package | $2 800 |
| Company registration - Package with nominee service | $5 800 |
| Company registration - Package with bank pre-approval | $7 100 |
We will calculate online the cost of registering and running your company for the first year.
See also
Business account · Personal account · Investment property · All country programs
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