Company Formation in Anguilla
An internally self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom, Anguilla is a British overseas territory in the Caribbean. It is one of the most northerly of the Leeward Islands in the Lesser Antilles, lying east of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and directly north of Saint Martin.
With capital at The Valley, Anguilla has become a popular tax haven, having no capital gains, estate, profit or other forms of direct taxation on either individuals or corporations.
As one of the common internationally recognized offshore centers, Anguilla’s main advantages are the speed with which it is possible to register a company (1-2 days) and the confidentiality that this country offers.
Anguilla’s legal system is based upon English Common Law, with local modifications. The judiciary in Anguilla is independent of the Executive and Legislative branches, and is fully independent of political influence.
Anguilla has, since 1992 (and specifically in 1994), introduced and adopted numerous pieces of modern financial service legislation. These laws were drafted with the involvement of all elected legislators, with the advice of the private sector practitioners, and the consent of British Government representatives.
Advantages of company formation in Anguilla:
Summary of Anguilla Company and main characteristics:
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Type of company | International Business Company (IBC) |
| Corporate Legislation | Legal system is based upon English Common Law and companies are regulated under the International Business Companies Act 2000. |
| Taxation | No taxes of any sort. Corporation Tax – 0% Tax on Dividends – 0% Withholding tax – 0% |
| Currency | Standard Currency US$ Share Capital can be in US$ or any other currency; |
| Paid up capital requirement | No paid up capital required |
| Time zone | UTC-4 |
| Directors | |
| Minimum no. required | 1 |
| Local Director required | No |
| Location of Meetings | Anywhere |
| Shareholders | |
| Minimum no. required | 1 |
| Location of Meetings | Anywhere |
| Company Secretary | |
| Required | No |
| Local Secretary required | No |
| Registered office required | Yes |
| Share Capital | |
| Standard Currency | USD |
| Standard Authorized Capital | 50.000 US$ |
| Minimum paid up capital | 1 US$ |
| Accounting Requirements | |
| Preparation of accounts | Not required, only keep financial records |
| Requirement for audit | No |
| Accounts public accessible | No |
| Requirement to file Annual Return | No |
| Further Information | |
| Bearer shares | No |
| Confidentiality | Yes |
| Nominee services | Available |
| Need to travel | No |
| Apostille | Yes, Hague Convention 1961 |
| Owners | Individuals or Corporate |
Register your Anguilla Company
- Document Notarization per document:
- Bundle of documents Notarization;
- Document Apostillation per document;
- Bundle of documents Apostillation.