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Bermuda Exempted Company Formation
Register a company in Bermuda with 100% foreign ownership, a respected common-law framework, and expert support from application to incorporation.
About Bermuda
Bermuda Exempted Company Registration
For entrepreneurs, investors, and international groups looking to register a company in Bermuda, a prestigious offshore jurisdiction with a highly recognised structure and established corporate laws stands ready to support them. Exempted companies are incorporated under the Bermuda Companies Act 1981 and are generally used by non-Bermudians to conduct business outside Bermuda.
Unlike a local Bermuda company, an exempted company is not subject to the general requirement that at least 60% of its equity be beneficially owned by Bermudians. This allows international founders and corporate shareholders to own the entire company without appointing a local equity partner.
Bermuda is particularly well suited to international holding activities, investment structures, professional services, intellectual property ownership, international trade, insurance, financing, and other cross-border business activities. An exempted company generally conducts its business outside Bermuda, although certain activities may be performed in Bermuda and a licence may be available where local business is intended.
Every company must maintain a physical registered office in Bermuda, filed with the Bermuda Registrar of Companies. An exempted company must also satisfy the local presence requirement through a Bermuda-resident director, secretary, or resident representative. This provides a clear administrative connection to the jurisdiction while allowing the company’s owners and international directors to remain based overseas.
Benefícios
Register an Offshore Company in Bermuda
100% propriedade estrangeira
International investors may fully own a Bermuda Exempted Company without requiring a Bermudian equity shareholder, making it possible to register a company in Bermuda with complete foreign control from day one.
Efficient incorporation
Where no Ministerial consent is required, government guidance states that formation may be completed within one day after a complete application is received. Applications requiring additional consent may take up to one week.
Flexible audit arrangements
Where legally permitted, all shareholders and directors may agree that an auditor does not need to be appointed for a particular financial period.
International corporate structure
A Bermuda company may be used for international investments, group ownership, asset holding, trading, financing, and other approved cross-border activities.
International corporate structure
A Bermuda company may be used for international investments, group ownership, asset holding, trading, financing, and other approved cross-border activities.
Respected legal environment
Bermuda combines a long-established common-law system with sophisticated corporate legislation and an internationally recognised financial-services industry.
Features – Bermuda Exempted Company
Company Formation in Bermuda
Configuração eficiente
Once approved, the incorporation documents are prepared and submitted through our local network to the Bermuda Registrar of Companies.
Estruturas personalizadas
Bermuda companies may be structured for investment holding, international trade, consulting, intellectual property, group ownership, or other approved activities.
Transparent fees
Your incorporation and annual renewal costs are confirmed before registration begins, with no unexpected OVZA service charges.
Local corporate services
The required Bermuda registered office and resident secretary, director, or representative arrangement are maintained as part of the company package.
Comprehensive support
OVZA coordinates company formation, compliance verification, corporate administration, and international bank-account support through one process.
Empresa Isenta
Bermuda Company Formation Packages
Básico
$8,850
Renovação anual: USD 9,850
Unlimited Name Availability Checks: We review your proposed company names and confirm whether they are suitable for reservation in Bermuda.
Preparação e arquivamento de documentos: All standard incorporation forms and constitutional documents are prepared and submitted on your behalf.
Efficient Incorporation Process: Our team coordinates the application with the Bermuda corporate-service provider and Registrar of Companies.
Um ano de serviços de secretariado: Standard company secretarial and administrative support is included for the first year.
Agente Registrado e Endereço por um Ano: Fornecimento de um agente registado local e endereço para o período de um ano.
One Year Registered Office and Local Representation: The company receives the required Bermuda registered office and resident corporate-service arrangement.
Standard Government Fees Included for One Year: Standard formation and government charges are covered based on the agreed company structure and share capital.
Documentos Corporativos Digitais: Your completed company documents are supplied electronically following incorporation.
This package includes the core services required for an international applicant to establish and maintain a new Bermuda Exempted Company during its first year.
Padrão
$9,250
Renovação anual: USD 9,850
All Core Services From the Basic Package Included: This package includes the complete Bermuda incorporation service, registered office, local representation, and first-year administration.
Um pedido de abertura de conta bancária incluído: After the company is incorporated, OVZA assists with one complete application to a supported bank or financial institution.
A taxa de serviço da OVZA é totalmente coberta: Our standard bank-account application support fee is included, with no additional OVZA charge for the first application.
Apresentação do Banco: We introduce your company to a reputable institution suited to its activity and assist throughout the application and compliance-review process.
Premium
$9,650
Renovação anual: USD 9,850
Serviço notarial online gratuito 24 horas por dia, 7 dias por semana.
Autenticação gratuita de documento de identidade e endereço para uma pessoa.
Tudo incluído nos pacotes Standard e Básico: Includes complete Bermuda company formation, one initial banking application, and all standard banking-support services.
Premium Bank Support – Up to Five Applications: OVZA may apply to as many as five supported banks or financial institutions, stopping once the first suitable account is approved.
All OVZA Application Fees Covered: Our bank-account application support fees are covered for each application, up to a maximum of five institutions.
Institution Matched to Your Business: We recommend providers according to your company’s activity, expected transaction volume, target markets, currencies, and operational requirements.
Priority Response Time: Premium clients usually receive a response from our team within 30 minutes, including during evenings and weekends where team members are available.
Atualizações frequentes sobre o progresso: We provide regular updates regarding the incorporation, compliance review, and banking applications from start to finish.
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Processo de Incorporação de Empresas Offshore
Steps to Register a Bermuda Exempted Company
Passo 1
Selecione seu pacote de serviços
Choose the formation package that best suits your requirements. The Basic package includes complete Bermuda Exempted Company registration. The Standard package adds one international bank-account application, while the Premium package includes priority support and applications to as many as five institutions.
You may also use OVZA’s online notary service or provide your own properly notarised KYC documents.
Etapa 2
Pagamento completo
Confirm your order through OVZA’s secure checkout, protected by TLS/SSL and 256-bit encryption. Once payment has been received, our legal and compliance teams begin reviewing the proposed ownership structure, business activity, directors, shareholders, and beneficial owners.
After the application has been approved internally, we coordinate the incorporation filing with the Bermuda corporate-service provider and Registrar of Companies. Where banking support has been selected, the account-opening preparations may begin at the same time.
OVZA accepts multiple payment methods, including Visa, Mastercard, mobile wallets, bank transfer, and more than 300 supported cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, and USDC.
Etapa 3
Enviar e verificar documentos
Provide a copy of your passport and recent proof of residential address to complete the compliance process. Where the Premium package is selected, one person may use OVZA’s complimentary 24/7 online notary service.
Our compliance team reviews the submitted identification, residential address, ownership structure, and proposed business activity. Additional information may be requested where the company will have corporate shareholders, regulated activities, complex ownership, or higher-risk international operations.
Passo 4
Finalizar o registro da empresa
Once the application and KYC documents have been approved, the incorporation documents are submitted for registration in Bermuda.
Government guidance indicates that a straightforward company formation not requiring Ministerial consent may be completed within one day after the complete application is received. Where additional consent is required, processing may take up to one week. The overall OVZA timeframe also depends on KYC approval and the receipt of complete client information.
Following incorporation, the company’s corporate documents are delivered electronically. Standard and Premium clients then proceed with the selected international bank-account application service.
Bermuda KYC Requirements
In Bermuda, all individuals and entities must submit KYC documents to complete company registration. Below, you’ll find a list of the required documents.
Todos os diretores, acionistas, beneficiários finais e pessoas de contato devem apresentar a seguinte documentação.
Comprovante de identidade
Uma cópia autenticada de um passaporte válido, emitida nos últimos 3 meses, fornecida em formato digitalizado.
Comprovante de endereço
É necessária uma cópia autenticada (digitalizada) de um comprovante de endereço. Documentos aceitáveis incluem:
- Carta de referência bancária ou extrato bancário
- Conta de serviços públicos (eletricidade, água, gás, internet, etc.)
- Carteira de motorista
- Qualquer outro documento oficial emitido por um governo ou instituição financeira.
O documento deve indicar claramente o nome completo e o endereço residencial do titular em inglês. Endereços de caixa postal não são aceitos.
Todos os documentos devem ter sido emitidos nos últimos 3 meses.
Para verificar a identidade de uma empresa ou entidade jurídica, é necessário apresentar os documentos de constituição da empresa, juntamente com comprovante de identidade de todos os membros relevantes.
Documentos da empresa
São necessárias as seguintes cópias autenticadas dos documentos da empresa:
- Certificado de Incorporação
- Estatuto e Contrato Social (ou Constituição)
- Registro de Diretores
- Registro de Acionistas ou Beneficiários Finais (UBOs)
Membros da empresa
Todas as pessoas associadas à empresa — incluindo diretores, acionistas e beneficiários finais — são obrigadas a fornecer comprovante de identidade e comprovante de endereço válidos.
Perguntas frequentes
How do I register an Exempted Company in Bermuda?
To register a Bermuda Exempted Company with OVZA, begin by selecting your service package and submitting the proposed company name, ownership structure, directors, shareholders, beneficial owners, and intended activities.
After the required KYC documents have been approved, the incorporation documents are prepared and submitted to the Bermuda Registrar of Companies. The company must maintain a registered office in Bermuda and satisfy the resident director, secretary, or representative requirement.
What are the benefits of registering a company in Bermuda?
Investors who register a company in Bermuda gain international ownership, a well-established common-law legal system, flexible corporate structures, exchange-control advantages for exempted companies, and access to a sophisticated professional-services industry.
The jurisdiction is particularly attractive to international holding companies, investment structures, insurance-related businesses, asset owners, and larger corporate groups seeking a globally recognised jurisdiction.
What types of companies can be formed in Bermuda?
The principal structures include companies limited by shares, companies limited by guarantee, unlimited companies, limited-duration companies, and limited liability companies.
For most international entrepreneurs and privately held businesses, an Exempted Company Limited by Shares is the most commonly selected corporate form.
How many directors and shareholders are required?
A company may be formed by one or more persons and may operate with one director. An exempted company must additionally maintain either a director ordinarily resident in Bermuda, a Bermuda-resident secretary, or a Bermuda-resident representative.
Do I need to visit Bermuda to register a company?
No, a personal visit isn’t required. Bermuda Exempted Companies are structured for international owners specifically because the Companies Act 1981 satisfies the jurisdiction’s local presence requirement through a Bermuda-resident director, secretary, or resident representative, rather than requiring the shareholders or directors themselves to be based on the island. OVZA arranges this local presence as part of every formation package, so the entire application, document signing, and incorporation process can be handled remotely from wherever you’re based.
Can foreigners own the entire Bermuda company?
Yes. Bermuda Exempted Companies are specifically designed for ownership by non-Bermudians conducting business principally outside Bermuda. They are exempt from the general requirement that at least 60% of the company’s equity be beneficially owned by Bermudians.
Can a Bermuda Exempted Company conduct business inside Bermuda?
An exempted company is generally intended to conduct business outside Bermuda. Conducting business within Bermuda may require a licence from the responsible Minister, although the Companies Act permits certain activities without a separate licence.
Are bearer shares permitted in Bermuda?
No. Bermuda law prohibits the use of bearer shares. The company’s shares and their owners must be properly recorded in its statutory ownership records.
How long does Bermuda company formation take?
Where Ministerial consent is not required, official government guidance states that formation may be completed within one day after receipt of a complete application. Where consent is required, processing may take up to one week.
The complete OVZA process may take longer where KYC documents, additional compliance information, or regulatory approval is required.
Does a Bermuda exempted company pay tax?
Most Bermuda Exempted Companies don’t pay corporate income tax. The tax, in effect since 1 January 2025, applies only to Bermuda-based entities within large multinational groups above a set revenue threshold, at a 15% rate.
Standalone companies and smaller groups typically fall outside this regime, though “Bermuda is tax-free” isn’t a safe claim to make for every structure. The right answer depends on the company’s management, its business activities, and where its shareholders are tax resident.
Does Bermuda impose capital gains tax, withholding tax, VAT, or sales tax?
No. Bermuda does not tax capital gains, and it doesn’t withhold tax on dividends, interest, or royalties paid out of a Bermuda company. There is also no VAT, sales tax, or general goods-and-services tax. Government revenue instead comes primarily from payroll tax, customs duties, and property-related fees, none of which apply to a standard exempted company with no Bermuda-based employees or property.
Does a Bermuda exempted company have to pay payroll tax?
Only if it has employees working in Bermuda. Bermuda has no personal income tax, but employers, including exempted companies classed as “international business”, pay payroll tax on remuneration at a rate of 10.25%, with a portion typically withheld from the employee’s pay. A company with no staff based in Bermuda, or whose only Bermuda-based personnel work there for four consecutive weeks or less, generally has no payroll tax liability.
What is a Tax Assurance Certificate, and can my company get one?
A Tax Assurance Certificate is issued under the Exempted Undertakings Tax Protection Act 1966 and gives an exempted company a formal government assurance that no future profits, income, or capital gains tax will be applied to it before 31 March 2035. Most exempted companies are eligible to apply. It’s worth noting this assurance does not protect a company from the corporate income tax introduced in 2025 if that company falls within scope of the multinational-group regime, the CIT Act specifically overrides the assurance for in-scope entities.
Does Bermuda impose stamp duty on an exempted company?
Generally, no. Bermuda charges stamp duty on instruments like property transfers, deeds, and rental agreements, but international businesses that register as exempted companies are ordinarily exempt from it. Stamp duty can still apply in specific situations, for example, if the company itself holds Bermuda real estate, so this is worth confirming with a tax advisor if property ownership is part of the structure.
What is required to renew a Bermuda exempted company?
The company must maintain its registered office and local resident arrangement, pay the applicable government and service-provider fees, keep its statutory information current, and submit the required annual declarations.
Every exempted company must submit an annual declaration concerning its principal business and applicable corporate information.
Must the company maintain accounting records?
Yes. A Bermuda company must maintain adequate accounting records showing its financial position, including money received and spent, sales and purchases, assets, and liabilities.
Where the principal accounting records are held outside Bermuda, sufficient records must remain available in Bermuda to allow the company’s financial position to be assessed.
Is an annual audit compulsory?
The Companies Act provides for the appointment of an auditor, but all members and directors may agree that no auditor needs to be appointed for a particular financial period, subject to the company’s circumstances and any separate regulatory requirements.
Licensed, regulated, listed, or specialised businesses may be subject to additional audit obligations.
Does economic substance apply in Bermuda?
Every relevant Bermuda entity must provide annual information indicating whether it carries on a relevant activity. An entity conducting a relevant activity may be required to maintain adequate economic substance in Bermuda unless a statutory exemption applies.
Must beneficial ownership information be reported?
Yes. The Beneficial Ownership Act 2025 came into operation on 3 November 2025. A Bermuda legal person must take reasonable steps to identify its beneficial owners and comply with the applicable filing and record-maintenance requirements.
Can a Bermuda exempted company open an international bank account?
Yes. A Bermuda company may apply for an account with a bank, payment institution, or electronic-money provider that accepts its business activity and ownership profile.
Approval is independently determined by the institution based on its internal compliance requirements and risk policies.
Is a bank account included with the company formation?
Bank-account application assistance is included in the Standard and Premium packages. The Standard package includes one application, while the Premium package provides support for up to five applications.
The bank account itself is not guaranteed because the final approval decision remains with the selected financial institution.
Must the account be opened in Bermuda?
No. Depending on the company’s activity and requirements, OVZA may assist with applications to suitable banks or payment providers in Bermuda or another supported financial centre.
The recommended institution will depend on the company’s industry, owners, customer locations, transaction currencies, and expected turnover.
What documents will the bank require?
The institution will normally request the Bermuda company documents produced when you register a company in Bermuda, identification and proof of address for the directors, shareholders, and beneficial owners, a description of the company’s business, source-of-funds information, and an estimated transaction profile.
Contracts, invoices, licences, professional experience, or evidence relating to the company’s customers and suppliers may also be requested.
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