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This package provides all the necessary services for a foreigner to establish a new Anguilla Business Company (BC) from start to finish.
Offshore Company Incorporation Process
KYC documents are essential to verify the identity of individuals and corporations in Anguilla. Below, you’ll find a list of the required documents.
The following proofs are required for all company members including Directors, Shareholders, Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs), and Contact persons.
To establish the identity of a corporation or entity, it is necessary to provide company documents and proof of identity for its members.
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How do I apply for a business license in Anguilla?
Establishing and obtaining a business license for your Anguilla BC are much easier with help from a trusted corporate service provider like BBCIncorp. You’ll need to file your application to the Ministry of Finance for a business license. Upon your complete payment to the Inland Revenue Department (IRD), you are granted a business certificate if qualified.
Note that application fees are different depending on your business nature. And Anguilla business license must be renewed at the relevant authority every year.
Are bearer shares permitted in Anguilla?
According to the Amendment to section 27 of the BC (Amendment) Act 2018, no bearer shares are issued after 30th of September 2018 for BC. All bearer shares released before the amendment must be converted to registered shares before January 31st, 2019.
Which business can I incorporate with in Anguilla?
In Anguilla, you can incorporate a BC to conduct any business, except the activities related to banking, trust business, insurance business, and company management services.
An BC in Anguilla is not permitted business with the residents of Anguilla.
How can I name my BC in Anguilla?
The name of a BC in Anguilla must end with Ltd., Corp., Inc., S.A., NV, or GmbH.
The name will be rejected if it is similar to existing names, or it suggests the patronage of the Royal Family, the UK government, a political party, a university, a professional association, or it is considered misleading in the viewpoint of the Registrar.
What are the initial requirements to register a company in Anguilla?
Minimum one director and one shareholder, which can be the same person.
A local registered address in Anguilla.
Does Anguilla have taxes?
Anguilla does not apply direct taxes such as income tax, corporate tax, capital gains tax, or inheritance tax on both residents and non-residents
How about the annual reporting requirements of a BC in Anguilla?
An Anguilla BC has to maintain its financial records, but don’t have to file financial statements, annual return or tax return.
Are there any restrictions on business activities that a BC in Anguilla allowed to carry on?
The following activities are prohibited with BCs:
What types of business are BCs not allowed to carry on?
As of Jan 2019, a new regime has come into effect that allows all BCs to conduct businesses previously not permitted including:
Any BCs licensed under IFSC must establish a physical presence in Seychelles and submit tax return annually.
What is the minimum director/shareholder required to register a company in Anguilla?
Anguilla BC Act doesn’t require specific number of directors. However, the minimum of director/shareholder need to be at least one, and can be the same person.
How about the privacy of register of directors/shareholders?
The registers of directors/shareholders are not made available to the public. In addition, a BC can elect to file with the Registrar or not, but the information must be kept with the registered agent through due diligence process.
Where can meetings of the board of directors/shareholders be held?
Meetings of company directors/shareholders can be organized in any manner and places that the director considers necessary or desirable.
Are corporate directors allowed in Anguilla?
Yes, director of a BC can be individual or the body corporate
What classes of shares an Anguilla BC are allowed to issue?
A BC is allowed to issue almost all types of share such as registered shares, non-voting shares, bearer shares, shares with a par and no par value, shares with special privileges related to dividends, redemption.
Are issued shares required to be paid up in full?
All shares issued must be paid up in full.
