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Compare jurisdictions side by side

See 2 or 3 jurisdictions side by side: all-in cost for year 1 and year 2, headline tax, audit, registers and time to form. British Virgin Islands is a good fit for holding, JV, investment vehicle. Cayman Islands is a good fit for funds, listing vehicles, institutional holding. Seychelles is a good fit for low-cost trading & holding.

British Virgin Islands compared with Cayman Islands compared with Seychelles: cost, tax, reporting and setup
Comparing3 jurisdictions
Offshore · BVI Business CompanyUS$1,925Year 1 all-inStart in BVI
Offshore · Exempted CompanyUS$3,990Year 1 all-inStart in Cayman
Offshore · International Business CompanyUS$1,290Year 1 all-inStart in Seychelles
Cost
Year 1 all-inUS$1,925US$3,990US$1,290Lowest
From year 2US$1,450US$3,490US$1,090Lowest
3-year cost (Starter)US$4,825US$10,970US$3,470Lowest
Tax & reporting
Headline tax0% local0% local0% foreign-source*
Annual auditNoBestFunds onlyNoBest
Public registerNot publicMembers and BO not public; directors list open to inspectionNot public
Setup
TypeOffshoreOffshoreOffshore
EntityBVI Business CompanyExempted CompanyInternational Business Company
Minimum directors111
Legal systemCommonCommonMixed
Time to form2–5 business days3–5 business days1–2 business days
Best forHolding, JV, investment vehicleFunds, listing vehicles, institutional holdingLow-cost trading & holding
A green tick marks the stronger value in a row. Prices include government fees and, for Singapore, the resident director a non-resident needs. Yearly costs the law requires but that we quote separately are named under the figure; rows with such costs show no tick. Headline tax rates are a summary; your specialist confirms how they apply to you before you pay.

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Which one for your situation

  • You need a business bank account soon

    Any of them can work. We introduce you and prepare the application; the bank decides.

  • You want a lower running cost

    Seychelles, from US$1,090 a year based on published year-2 prices.

  • You only hold shares or other assets

    Any of them can hold assets. Your home country may still tax the income, so check that first (confirm with your specialist).

  • You need it fast

    Seychelles, typically 1–2 business days after KYC approval.

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General guidance based on headline rules, not tax or legal advice. Your specialist confirms how tax residency, substance and banking apply to you before you pay.

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