Antigua & Barbuda IBC

$2,400.00

International Business Company in Antigua and Barbuda – politically stable jurisdiction for offshore companies and international banking. Antigua and Barbuda IBC is tax exempted company with high level of confidentiality and no tax treaties with EU countries. A common use of Antigua and Barbuda IBC is holding of shares, personal investments, international import and export, shipping and professional services.

Recurring Maintenance Fees as from the 2nd year – $990

Please note: If applying for a corporate bank account you will need to order a full set of apostilled company documents when the account is opened outside of Antigua & Barbuda.

  • NOMINEE SERVICES

    Nominee Shareholder
    • 300 $

    Provision of corporate Nominee Shareholder (per annum)

    Nominee Director & General Power or Attorney (Apostilled)
    • 650 $

    Provision of corporate Nominee Director (per annum)and General Power of Attorney (valid for one year) under Apostille.

    Special Power of Attorney (Apostilled)
    • 290 $

    Special Power of Attorney issued by a Nominee Director, under Apostille

    CORPORATE-CERTIFICATES

    Certificate of Good Standing (Apostilled)
    • 290 $

    Provision of Certificate of Good Standing under Apostille

    Certificate of Incumbency (Apostilled)
    • 190 $

    Provision of Certificate of Incumbency under Apostille

    Set of Corporate Documents (Apostilled)
    • 425 $

    Copies of corporate documents in one Apostilled bundle.
    Please note: If applying for a corporate bank account you will need to order a full set of apostilled company documents when the account is opened outside of Marshall Islands.

    OTHER-SERVICES

    Extra Rubber Stamp
    • 40 $

    Provision of company extra rubber stamp

    Metal Embossing Seal
    • 100 $

    Provision of embossed metal seal

LEGAL FORM

Incorporations of offshore companies in Antigua are governed by the International Business Corporations Act, passed in 1982, with recent amendments. The Act prohibits the disclosure of information imparted under conditions of business or professional confidence. The Act applies to banks and professionals (including attorneys, accountants, government officers, secretaries, etc.) and includes all commercial transactions arising in Antigua and Barbuda and continues to apply whether inside or outside of Antigua and Barbuda.

COMPANY NAME

Antigua companies’ names must end with one of the following words – Limited, Corporation, Incorporated, etc., or their relevant abbreviations. The following names to be used, require licensing: Bank, Insurance, Assurance, Re-Insurance, Trust, Trustee, Savings, Royal, Asset management, Fund Management, Investment Fund, Building Society, Municipal, Chartered. Names denoting any connection to local, state or national Governments are generally prohibited.

MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION

An IBC is formed by two incorporators who are citizens and residents of Antigua, at least one of whom must be an attorney. Companies in Antigua are formed under the Companies Act by submitting Articles of Incorporation, Notices of Directors and Registered Address and Request for Name to the Registrar of Companies. The Registrar issues a Certificate of Incorporation, and the company exists as from the date of the Certificate. Memorandum specifies the activities in which the company may engage and Articles of Association specify the rules governing the internal management of the company.

SHAREHOLDERS

A minimum of one shareholder is required which may be an individual or a body corporate. The details of company beneficial owners and shareholders are not part of the public records.

SHARE CAPITAL

There is no specific minimum capital requirement. The usual authorized share capital is US$ 50,000. The minimum issued capital may be one share of no par value or one share of par value. Issued shares must be fully paid. Registered shares, bearer shares, shares of no par value, preference shares, redeemable shares and shares with or without voting rights are permitted. A company may purchase its share back or reduce stated capital subject to solvency tests.

DIRECTORS

Antigua IBC requires a minimum of one director and corporate directors are permitted. Details of the directors appear on the public file. There is no requirement to have resident directors.

REGISTERED OFFICE AND SECRETARY

Antigua IBCs must maintain a registered office and registered agent who may be corporate body or individual resident in Antigua & Barbuda. Copies of the Articles of Association, Memorandum of Association, and Certificate of Incorporation must be kept at the Registered Office. A copy of the Register of Directors must also be kept at the Registered Office of the IBC. The Register is not available to the public. Antigua companies must have secretary who may be individual or body corporate.

MEETINGS

The directors and the shareholders meetings need not be held in Antigua & Barbuda also there is no requirement for an Annual General Meeting. All meetings may be held outside Antigua & Barbuda by telephone or other electronic means. Alternatively, directors and shareholders may vote by proxy.

INCORPORATION TIME

Usually it is 2-3 working day, but we need up to 10 working days for legalization of the documents and delivery by courier.

RECURRING AND MAINTENANCE FEE AS FROM 2ND YEAR

  • Provision of registered office and registered address
  • Provision of company Secretary & registered agent
  • Annual Government Fee

TAXATION

There is a fifty year tax exemption for Antigua IBCs. This exemption applies to most forms of income, dividends, interest and royalties paid by and to foreigners. There is no exchange control and the unrestricted operation of bank accounts is permitted. An IBC benefits from the absence of capital gains and estate duties in Antigua.

AUDIT AND FINANCIAL RETURNS

Whilst there is no requirement to file audited accounts or annual returns with the authorities, a company is required to keep financial records, which should reflect the financial position of a company.

OUR SERVICES FOR THE COMPANY FORMATION IN ANTIGUA & BARBUDA INCLUDE:

  • Name check and approval
  • Filling incorporation documents with the Registrar of Companies
  • Registration Forms
  • A standard set of original corporate documents
  • Payment of the Government fees
  • Provision of registered office and registered address for one year
  • Provision of company secretary for one year
  • Rubber stamp

 

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR THE COMPANY FORMATION

Please provide the following documents for all Directors, Shareholders, Beneficial Owners, Authorized Signatories:

  • Notarized copy of valid passport.
  • Original or Certified copy of utility bill / bank statement (as verification of residential address, dated within 3 months).
  • Original or certified copy of Banker’s reference letter (dated within 3 months).
  • In cases where shareholders and/or directors are corporate bodies, full apostilled set of corporate documents and Certificate of Good Standing (for companies registered more than 1 year).

 

IMPORTANT NOTE: LICENSABLE BUSINESS ACTIVITIES

If you conduct any activity without required license or authorization granted by a relevant authority in any jurisdiction, Agent Legal will not be able to assist you with the company formation or bank account opening related to such unlicensed activity.

Licensable activities include, but not limited to: provision of financial services involving trading/brokerage in foreign exchange, financial and commodity-based derivative instruments and other securities; offering investment advice to public; insurance and banking business; operation and administration of collective investment schemes and mutual funds; payment processing services; money exchange, money transmission or money brokering; asset management; safe custody services; gaming, gambling and lotteries.

Please contact us if you need our assistance in licensing of your financial, Forex brokerage or gambling company.

SHIPPING COST

Shipping of corporate documents or banking kits to your destination requires an extra charge and will be automatically added to the invoice during checkout. Shipping costs for international courier services are set automatically and can vary from USD 75 to USD 95. The fees depend on the jurisdiction of your ordered company, the country where the bank is based as well as your destination country.