Offshore Company Formation With a Licensed Registered Agent
No intermediaries. No brokers. Direct incorporation across seven core jurisdictions, backed by 30+ years of international corporate structuring, in-house licensed offices, and realistic banking support.
- Company formation and structuring in ~80 jurisdictions
- Banking assistance (fintech and selected traditional banks)
- Economic Substance, registered agent and registered office services
- Accounting, audit, renewals, apostille, notarised legalisation
What Offshore Company Formation Actually Means
Offshore company formation is the process of incorporating a legal entity in a jurisdiction other than the one where its owners are resident – usually to benefit from a stable legal system, tax neutrality on foreign-sourced income, asset protection, and simplified international administration. An offshore company is a separate legal person: it can own assets, sign contracts, hold investments, and open bank accounts in its own name, while the liability of its owners is limited to their capital contribution.
In practice, forming a company abroad is no longer solved by simple incorporation. Banks, regulators, and service providers now expect clear ownership, proper records, a genuine business purpose, and a legal source of funds. Our role is to help you choose a jurisdiction that fits your actual use case, prepare a compliance-ready file, and build a structure that can be administered and used long-term – not one that looks simple at the start and becomes difficult to maintain later.
Choose Your Jurisdiction
Seven core jurisdictions, plus formation support across around 80 countries
British Virgin Islands
Globally recognized international hub for 400000+ companies. Most accepted offshore. Ideal for cross-border trading, holding and asset protection.
Seychelles
The cost-effective offshore hub. 0% tax on foreign-sourced income, private register, no audit. Best for founders on a budget and IP holders.
Hong Kong
Gateway to Asia with a strong banking reputation and territorial tax system. Ideal for trading, e-commerce and Asia-facing operations.
Cyprus
EU-based, treaty-rich solution with 12,5% corporate tax. Suited to EU trading, holding, and IP-box structures.
United Arab Emirates
Prestige, residency options, and access to UAE banking. Ideal for relocation, regional headquarters and substance-based structures.
United Kingdom
Most admired and trusted jurisdiction for World’s top companies. Brilliant for agency, trading, consulting and for building credibility with counterparties.
Global Options
Beyond our core jurisdictions, we form and administer companies across around 80 countries through our network of licensed local partners. Ask us about the right fit for your case.
Seychelles Registered Agent
We act as registered agent directly through our own FSA-licensed entity (ICSP licence ICS075), verifiable on the FSA public register.
The Advantage of Direct Access
Working with a licensed registered agent eliminates layers between you and the authorities
Speed
We file directly with the registries through our own licensed offices. Incorporation completes in 1-5 business days with real-time status updates – no waiting for third-party intermediaries to relay information.
Confidentiality
Your documents and personal data stay exclusively on our servers. No third-party brokers handling your sensitive information. Maximum privacy protection.
Clear Costs
We explain what is included, what is billed separately, and which government or other fees may apply. This helps you compare jurisdictions and understand the real cost of maintaining the company before and after incorporation.
Compliant from the Start
Prior to incorporation we review the complete structure, activity and banking expectations, and flag potential compliance issues early. After setup – our experienced compliance team helps to maintain a complete and up-to-date company file, including KYC, AML and corporate records – for annual reviews, regulator inspections and overall good standing.
Where a jurisdiction requires it, every company must appoint and maintain a licensed registered agent to incorporate companies, hold statutory records, maintain a registered office, and ensure regulatory compliance. The registered agent is your company’s mandatory link to the authorities. When you work with us directly – including through our own FSA-licensed entity in Seychelles – there are no intermediaries between your company and the registry.
Built for Real Cross-Border Business
Structured solutions matched to your activity, counterparties and banking needs
Entrepreneurs & Founders
International trading, consulting and digital businesses seeking a credible base
Trading Companies
Cash flow optimisation, multi-currency operations, asset protection
Holding & Investment
Holding structures, SPVs, IP ownership and investment vehicles
HNWI & Families
Asset protection, estate planning, layered Trust + company structures
Investors & Funds
Regional holding entities, flexible share management, streamlined administration
Complete Corporate Lifecycle, Not Just Registration
End-to-end solutions for international business structuring, from first incorporation to redomiciliation or dissolution
Company Formation & Structuring
Incorporation across ~80 jurisdictions with a complete document set delivered turnkey.
- Full statutory documents pack
- Apostille & Notarization
- Professional director & shareholder options
- Worldwide courier delivery services
Banking & EMI Onboarding
Realistic account-opening strategies, from fintech to selected traditional banks.
- Case-specific list of selected Banks / EMI from 200+ options
- Full coordination with the bank as eligible introducer
- Documents verification, consulting and assistance with the forms
- Preparation for the banking interview, if required
Registered Agent & Office
Mandatory local representation and governance within compliance boundaries.
- Registered agent & registered office, address services
- Coordination with registries and local authorities
- Deadline reminders and annual compliance support
- UBO information maintained in accordance with the law
Accounting, Audit & Renewals
Full autopilot mode. Your entity stays in good standing with complete support.
- Monthly/quarterly bookkeeping
- Financial statements preparation
- Audit coordination where required
- Renewals, substance & annual returns
Wealth & Asset Structuring
Long-term structures for protecting and passing on assets across borders.
- Trusts and foundations
- Asset holding & protection
- Foreign residence & relocation
- International inheritance matters
Redomiciliation, Liquidation & Legalisation
Managing the full life of your structure across borders.
- Change of registered agent
- Redomiciliation (continuation)
- Voluntary dissolution / liquidation
- Apostille, MOFA & embassy legalisation
Banking: Mission Possible
Opening bank accounts for offshore structures is challenging. We acknowledge this reality and solve it. Our primary focus is fintech / EMI solutions – modern, fast, and flexible. For select cases, we fight for access to classical institutions.
- Pre-screening against bank requirements
- Documentation tailored to specific institutions
- Compliance department communication
- Rejection troubleshooting and alternatives
Multi-Currency Accounts
Fintech and traditional banking solutions
Compliance and Substance, Handled
Where a jurisdiction requires economic presence, beneficial ownership reporting, or annual filings, we turn these obligations into a straightforward administrative routine. We build structures designed to withstand due diligence – not to look simple today and become a problem later.
- Economic substance where applicable
- Beneficial ownership & register maintenance
- Annual returns and renewals tracking
- KYC / due diligence file preparation
Full Compliance
Built to withstand any Due Diligence
Offshore Company Formation – Starting Costs
Transparent starting prices. Final quotes depend on structure, substance and banking needs.
| Jurisdiction | Entity Type | Incorporation | FromSetup |
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| Seychelles | IBC | 1-3 days | 1215 USD |
| Hong Kong | Private Limited | 1-3 days | 1725 USD |
| United Kingdom | LTD / LLP | 2-4 days | 1725 USD |
| British Virgin Islands | Business Company | 1-3 days | 2005 USD |
| Cyprus | Ltd | 2-4 weeks | 1775 EUR |
| United Arab Emirates | Mainland / Free Zone / Offshore | 1-4 weeks | 6000 AED |
| Other jurisdictions | Any type | standard | Request quotation |
How Offshore Company Formation Works With Us
A clear process from case review to company administration.
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Jurisdiction fit & purpose call
We confirm your use case, counterparties, geography, and expected flows in a short confidential call or chat. You receive a tailored checklist.
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KYC and due diligence file preparation
We help assemble and present the file in details: source of funds, source of wealth, business model, and supporting documents.
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Name check and structure confirmation
We confirm naming and finalise directors, shareholders, and governance approach.
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Formation and document issuance
We file with the registry and obtain your Certificate of Incorporation, statutory registers, and complete corporate document set. Timing depends on the jurisdiction, KYC completion and registry processing.
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Banking applications
We proceed with the most realistic route for your profile and risk scoring: EMI, traditional bank, or both.
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Ongoing compliance setup
Renewals, accounting, audit needs (if applicable), and Economic Substance administration (if applicable).
KYC Onboarding Checklist
What we typically need to prepare a compliance-ready file
For Individuals
- Proof of Identity
- Proof of residential address
- Professional background & Employment information
- Source of funds and source of wealth information
- Intended business activity description
- Business geography: counterparties location and transaction flows
For Businesses
- Corporate documents
- Ownership chart and beneficial owner details
- Director and shareholder information
- Financial statements or management accounts, where available
- Contracts, invoices, website, presentation or business plan, where relevant
- Expected transaction flows and counterparties
Licensed, Verifiable, and Compliance-Focused
Own licensed offices and a directly held registered agent licence
Our Licensed Footprint
We operate through our own licensed offices in Seychelles, the British Virgin Islands, Cyprus, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, and the United Arab Emirates, with consultants in the UK, Latvia, and Cyprus. In other countries we work through an established network of local licensees, legal and audit firms, and partner banks – allowing us to assist clients across around 80 jurisdictions.
Seychelles Registered Agent – Verify It Yourself
In Seychelles we act as registered agent directly through our own licensed entity, Infinity Group (Seychelles) Ltd, holding ICSP licence ICS075 issued by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) – verifiable on the FSA public register.
A Guide to the Offshore World, Written by Our Team
Our consultants authored “Offshore Company Fundamentals: How to Legally Set Up a Company and Open a Bank Account” – a practical guide to choosing a jurisdiction, structuring ownership, and passing bank due diligence, written from 30+ years of hands-on experience.
Choosing a Jurisdiction
How to match a jurisdiction to your real business and counterparties
Structuring Ownership
Directors, shareholders, UBOs and governance done correctly
Opening a Bank Account
What banks and EMIs actually ask for – and how to pass
Staying Compliant
Substance, renewals and record-keeping that hold up long-term
Not Sure Which Jurisdiction Fits Your Case?
You don’t need to decide alone. Tell us your business activity, counterparties and banking needs, and we’ll recommend the jurisdiction and structure that actually fit – with clear scope and fees before any engagement.
Activity & Counterparties
We match the jurisdiction to how and where you actually do business
Banking Reality Check
We confirm a realistic fintech / EMI or bank route before you commit
Compliance Fit
Substance, reporting and renewals you can maintain long-term
Transparent Scope
Clear deliverables and fees – no surprises after engagement
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about offshore company formation
What is the best jurisdiction for offshore company formation?
How long does it take to form an offshore company?
Is an offshore company legal?
Can an offshore company open a bank account?
Do I need a registered agent?
How much does offshore company formation cost?
Is beneficial ownership information public?
Which offshore jurisdictions do you cover?
Discuss Your Structure
Every business situation is unique. Tell us what you are trying to achieve – we outline a structure approach and a realistic banking route, with clear scope and fees before any engagement.
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offshore@infinity-group.sc
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+44 207 822 8592 / +44 207 822 8594
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8-12 New Bridge Street, London, EC4V 6AL, United Kingdom
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Response within one business day
Book a call
Choose a time that fits your timezone. A short call is enough to confirm feasibility and next steps.