Company formation by jurisdiction

From Hong Kong and the BVI to Cayman, Belize, Seychelles, Delaware and Dubai: one licensed team, one portal, one renewal calendar. Filter by region, type or what you need the company for.

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onshore1–2 business days

Hong Kong

Trade with China & Asia, territorial tax

Tax 8.25% / 16.5%all-in from US$1,799

onshore1–3 business days

Singapore

Asia HQ, investors, treaties with around 100 jurisdictions

Tax 17%all-in from US$4,399

onshore1–2 business days

United Kingdom

UK and international trading, low running cost

Tax 19% / 25%all-in from US$1,099

offshore2–5 business days

British Virgin Islands

Holding, JV, investment vehicle

Tax 0% localall-in from US$1,799

offshore3–5 business days

Cayman Islands

Funds, listing vehicles, institutional holding

Tax 0% localall-in from US$3,399

offshore1–3 business days

Belize

Low-cost holding & trading

Tax 0% foreign-source*all-in from US$1,799

offshore1–2 business days

Seychelles

Low-cost trading & holding

Tax 0% foreign-source*all-in from US$999

onshore3–7 business days

United States (50 states)

Amazon, Stripe, Shopify, US clients

Tax Pass-throughall-in from US$1,699

All-in from: year 1, government fees included; Singapore includes the resident director a non-resident needs. Yearly filings the law requires, such as the Hong Kong audit and the US Form 5472, are quoted separately.

All listed jurisdictions

3 listed jurisdictions

Middle East

3 listed

UAE · DMCC Free ZoneUS$4,290Free_zone · DMCC Company · Tax 0% qualifying / 9% · Audit Yes2–4 weeks

UAE · Dubai MainlandUS$3,490Onshore · LLC · Tax 9% above AED 375k · Audit Yes3–5 weeks

UAE · RAK ICCUS$1,390Offshore · International Business Company · Tax 0% / 9% · Audit No3–7 days

Offshore companies and transparency rules

Every jurisdiction we serve takes part in global tax-transparency frameworks. We tell you what is disclosed, to whom, and what you still owe at home.

Questions, documents and compliance checklist for offshore company transparency

Are BVI, Cayman and Seychelles compliant with CRS?

Yes. All three participate in the Common Reporting Standard and exchange information with tax authorities. Obligations fall mainly on financial institutions, but beneficial owners are held by the registered agent and disclosed to authorities on request.

What is the difference between offshore, midshore and onshore?

Offshore: 0% local tax on foreign-sourced income (subject to residency rules) and light filing (BVI, Cayman, Seychelles, Belize). Midshore: low tax with treaty access (Labuan, Mauritius, Isle of Man). Onshore: full tax system and strongest banking reputation (Hong Kong, Singapore, UK, US).

Is an offshore company legal?

Yes, when it is declared where required and used for a genuine purpose. We run full KYC on every client. You get privacy within the law, and beneficial owners are disclosed to authorities as required.

Which jurisdiction do banks accept most easily?

Generally Singapore, Hong Kong, the UK and the US, followed by Cayman and BVI. Enhanced checks apply to some offshore entities, and we tell you before you pay.

I don’t see my country. Can you still help?

Often, yes. We list 45+ jurisdictions and can quote others on request. Ask a specialist and you will receive a fixed all-in quote within 1 business day.

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