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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


GENERAL KNOWLEDGE ABOUT OFFSHORE COMPANIES

What is a tax haven?
Which is the best country for offshore company registration?
Why are the offshore jurisdictions interested to register tax-free companies?
Aren`t all offshore companies used by criminals and money-launderers?
How popular are offshore companies - will I stand out from the crowd?
Is it actually legal to own an offshore company?
There seem to be different types of offshore companies - which are the best?
What is the purpose of the offshore company?
What are the advantages of using an offshore company?
For how long will offshore companies exist as species?
Where exactly does the law says that International Business Companies don`t pay tax?
Are offshore companies required to keep financial records and books?

STRUCTURE AND REGISTRATION PROCEDURES OF OFFSHORE COMPANIES

What`s the difference between a domestic company and an offshore company?
Why are certain words not permitted in the name of the offshore company?
Does the International Business Company need to have an initial lump-sum of capital?
What is the currency of capital for an International Business Company?
Is it a requirement for an IBC to set up a fully operational office in the Seychelles?
May I be the only shareholder and also serve as director of my IBC?
May I have another company holding shares in my offshore company?
What is a nominee shareholder?
What is more confidential - a bearer-share company or having a nominee shareholder?
What is a nominee director?
What is the purpose of the nominee director?
What is a Power of Attorney?
What is an Apostille?
Why would I need my offshore company documents Apostilled?
What is a Certificate of Good Standing?

ORDERING AND PRICING

Can I buy the offshore company anonymously, without telling my name?
Do I have to visit the offshore jurisdiction to incorporate the company?
Do the owners of the offshore company have to sign the incorporation documents?
What information do you require to register my offshore company?
What is a proof of address?
What is a bank reference?
What is a professional reference?
Do You need information on my intended business?
Why do you require a copy of my passport and other identifying documents?
How quickly can I get the offshore company set up?
What methods of payment do you accept?
What is your refund policy?
I have purchased an offshore company and never used it - can You take it back and refund?
Are there any types of business that You do not accept?
Can I get a gambling license for my Seychelles IBC?
Can I register a mutual fund or investment fund in Seychelles?
Can I use my offshore company for online adult entertainment business?
What are "shelf" companies?
Can I buy a ready-made company and change its name?
I have a company registered elsewhere - can I transfer it to the Seychelles?

OWNERSHIP AND CONTROL OF MY OFFSHORE COMPANY

Can I change my IBC from one Registered Agent to another?
Can I change the directors of my offshore company?
What`s the difference between a shareholder and the beneficial owner?
Who can sign on behalf of the offshore company?
Do the beneficial owners of the company have signatory rights?
What documents do I get to prove my ownership of the offshore company?
What is a declaration of trust?
What documents will I get to ensure my full control over the company and to enable me to remove any officers or agents, if I want to?
How can I be certain that you are not going to steal my money and blackmail me?
If somebody investigates my offshore company, what data can be obtained from the Registry of Companies in the BVI?

OFFSHORE BANK ACCOUNTS

Is a Seychelles IBC required to open a bank account in Seychelles?
Where should the offshore company open a bank account?
I need an offshore company with an offshore bank account - but is it guaranteed that the bank account will be opened after I register the IBC?
Why do you charge a fee for the bank introduction and assistance with account opening?
Do I get a refund if I paid for the bank introduction, but the bank turned me down?
Do I have to visit the bank for opening the bank account for my new offshore company?
What is the timeframe for an offshore bank account opening?
If I use a nominee director, how can I control and operate the bank account?
Will the nominee director act as bank signatory?
What is an "account signatory"?
Can You just open the bank account for my offshore company without me siging anything?
Can I open an account for my offshore IBC without Your help?
Do you provide offshore bank introduction as a separate service?
Can I open a personal bank account in an offshore bank?
Do the offshore banks issue credit and debit cards?
Does Seychelles share the bank account information with my tax authority?
Can I open a credit card merchant account for my offshore company?

ANNUAL MAINTENANCE OF OFFSHORE COMPANIES

What are the annual renewal fees?
What are the components of the annual renewal fees?
Why should I pay for the Registered Office and Registered Agent if I don`t even use them?
What happens if I don`t pay the annual IBC renewal fees?
How should I properly discontinue the usage of the offshore company?