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Advantages of Anguilla Company Registration
1. There are no taxes
Anguilla International Business Companies are not required to pay corporate income tax, capital gains tax, stamp duty, inheritance tax, gift tax, property tax, and land transfer tax, all at a rate of 0.
2. Protecting the privacy of company directors and shareholders
The Government Registry will not disclose personal information of internal directors and shareholders of the company to the public, and any disclosure of any information related to the Anguilla company is a criminal offense. Therefore, when registering a company in Anguilla, the information of its directors and shareholders will be very secure.
3. No foreign exchange control
The bank account opened by the company has no foreign exchange control and allows for free receipt and payment of funds.
4. Political and economic stability
The political and economic stability of Anguilla provides reliable guarantees for the establishment and continued operation of offshore companies in Anguilla.
5. Efficient and convenient company registration, simple maintenance and management
There are no special requirements for Anguilla company registration, and the certificate can be issued within 3-5 working days. Easy maintenance in the later stage, no need for bookkeeping, auditing, and tax reporting.
1、 Types of Anguilla Companies
01. International Business Company (IBC)
characteristic:
Tax exemption: No need to pay corporate income tax, capital gains tax, or stamp duty.
Privacy protection: Shareholder/director information is not disclosed and can only be accessed through registered agents.
Flexible management: allows for a single shareholder/director without nationality restrictions.
Applicable scenarios: international trade, asset holding, intellectual property management.
02. Limited Liability Company (LLC)
characteristic:
The member's liability is limited to the amount of capital contribution, and the operating agreement can be customized.
Suitable for US tax residents (compliant with the IRS "penetration entity" rule).
Applicable scenarios: Cross border investment, joint venture projects.
03. Limited Partnership Enterprise (LP)
characteristic:
At least one general partner (unlimited liability) and one limited partner.
Flexible profit distribution, commonly used in fund structures.
2、 Core Requirements for Anguilla Company Registration
01. Shareholders/Directors
At least one person, can be a natural person or a company, with no nationality restrictions.
02. Registered capital
There is no minimum requirement, and the standard share capital is $50000 (divisible).
03. Registered address
You must use a local address in Anguilla (provided by the registered agent).
04. Registering as an agent
A licensed registration agency must be appointed.
05. Name restrictions
It should end with "Limited", "Ltd", "Inc.", etc., and should not contain sensitive words such as "Bank" and "Insurance".
3、 Anguilla Company Registration Materials
（1） Shareholder/Director Information
Copy of passport or ID card (notarized and authenticated).
Proof of address for the past 3 months (utility bills, bank statements).
（2） Company Articles of Association
Memorandum&Articles of Association.
Registration Application Form (provided by the registration agent).
（3） Other documents
Shareholders of the company are required to provide a registration certificate, a list of directors, and a power of attorney (which must be notarized).
4、 Anguilla company registration process
Step 1: Choose a registration agent
Entrust licensed agents (such as Overseas Company Formation Agents) to handle government liaison.
Step 2: Company Name Search
Submit 1-3 alternative names, and the agent will verify if there are any duplicates (approximately 1 working day).
Step 3: Sign the document and submit it
Sign the company's articles of association and power of attorney, and act as an agent to submit applications to the Anguilla Companies Registry (ARCO).
Step 4: Obtain the registration certificate
Approval time: 24-48 hours, obtain the Certificate of Inclusion.
Step 5: Open a bank account
Provide company documents, director resumes, and select offshore banks (such as Anguilla National Bank, Swiss Bank).
5、 Notes on Anguilla Company Registration
1. Compliance maintenance
Annual review: Pay an annual fee (approximately $800-1500) to the registered agent, with a penalty of 50% for overdue payments.
Economic substance law: If a company engages in "related activities" (such as holding shares or intellectual property), it is required to submit an annual economic substance report.
2. Tax risk
Avoid becoming a target of the EU's' non cooperative tax list 'and ensure substantive compliance of business.
3. Bank Account Opening Challenge
The review of offshore accounts is becoming stricter, requiring the provision of business contracts and proof of funding sources.
6、 Frequently Asked Questions about Anguilla Company Registration
Can non residents hold 100% ownership of Anguilla companies?
Sure, shareholders/directors do not need to be local residents and are allowed to be fully foreign-owned.
Do Anguilla companies need to do accounting audits?
No need, unless it involves substantive economic activities (such as submitting reports for controlling).
Can the company name be in Chinese?
Sure, but it requires an English translation and does not violate naming conventions.
How to change shareholder information after registration?
Answer: The Seychelles Registry does not disclose shareholder information, but the agency needs to keep KYC records for regulatory inspections.
Can Anguilla companies go public?
Sure, but it needs to meet the requirements of the target exchange (such as NASDAQ, HKEX).
