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Company formation by jurisdiction

From Hong Kong and the BVI to Cayman, Belize, Seychelles, Delaware and Dubai: one licensed team, one portal, one renewal calendar. Filter by region, type or what you need the company for.

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All-in from: year 1, government fees included; Singapore includes the resident director a non-resident needs. Yearly filings the law requires, such as the Hong Kong audit and the US Form 5472, are quoted separately.

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Asia Pacific

15 listed
Hong Kongfrom US$1,690Onshore · Private Company Limited · Tax 8.25% / 16.5% · Audit Yes1–2 business daysSingaporefrom US$4,490Onshore · Private Limited (Pte. Ltd.) · Tax 17% · Audit If not small1–3 business daysAustraliafrom US$1,890Onshore · Pty Ltd · Tax 25% / 30% · Audit If large, or foreign-controlled without ASIC relief1–3 daysIndiafrom US$1,890Onshore · Private Limited · Tax ~25% effective · Audit Yes2–4 weeksIndonesiafrom US$1,890Onshore · PT PMA · Tax 22% · Audit If large3–6 weeksJapanfrom US$1,890Onshore · Kabushiki Kaisha / GK · Tax ~30% effective · Audit If large2–4 weeksLabuan (Malaysia)from US$5,810Midshore · Labuan Company · Tax 3% of audited net profit (trading); 0% non-trading* · Audit Yes1–2 weeksMalaysiafrom US$1,890Onshore · Sdn. Bhd. · Tax 24% (SME 15–17%) · Audit Yes, unless dormant or small (SSM exemption)1–2 weeksMarshall Islandsfrom US$1,390Offshore · Non-Resident Domestic Corporation · Tax 0% local · Audit No3–5 daysNew Zealandfrom US$1,890Onshore · Limited Company · Tax 28% · Audit If large1–3 daysPhilippinesfrom US$1,890Onshore · Domestic Corporation · Tax 20% / 25% · Audit Yes3–6 weeksSamoafrom US$1,390Offshore · International Company · Tax Exemption ending (2026 Act); 0% local until then* · Audit No3–5 daysThailandfrom US$1,890Onshore · Private Limited · Tax 20% · Audit Yes2–4 weeks (FBL or BOI adds months)Vanuatufrom US$1,390Offshore · International Company · Tax 0% local · Audit No7–10 daysEU AML · EU taxVietnamfrom US$1,348Onshore · Foreign-invested LLC · Tax 20% (15% / 17% for small companies) · Audit Yes4–8 weeksFATF · EU AML · EU tax

Europe

15 listed
United Kingdomfrom US$690Onshore · Private Limited (Ltd) · Tax 19% / 25% · Audit If not small1–2 business daysBulgariafrom US$2,290Onshore · EOOD / OOD · Tax 10% · Audit If large1–2 weeksFATFCyprusfrom US$2,290Onshore · Private Limited · Tax 15% (2026) · Audit Yes5–10 daysEstoniafrom US$2,290Onshore · OÜ · Tax 0% retained / 22% distributed · Audit If large1–5 daysGermanyfrom US$2,290Onshore · GmbH · Tax ~30% combined · Audit If medium or large (§ 267 HGB)2–4 weeksGibraltarfrom US$2,290Onshore · Private Limited · Tax 15% · Audit Yes, unless small (accountant's report instead)3–5 daysIrelandfrom US$2,290Onshore · Private Limited (LTD) · Tax 12.5% trading / 25% non-trading · Audit If not small5–10 daysIsle of Manfrom US$2,890Midshore · Private Limited · Tax 0% standard · Audit No*2–5 daysLiechtensteinfrom US$2,290Onshore · AG / Foundation · Tax 12.5% (min. CHF 1,800/yr) · Audit Yes2–4 weeksLithuaniafrom US$2,290Onshore · UAB · Tax 17% (0% / 7% for qualifying small companies) · Audit If large1–2 weeksLuxembourgfrom US$2,290Onshore · S.à r.l. · Tax ~23.87% combined (Luxembourg City) · Audit If above small-company limits2–3 weeksMaltafrom US$2,290Onshore · Private Limited · Tax 35% with refunds, or elective 15% final tax · Audit Yes (very small companies exempt)5–10 daysNetherlandsfrom US$2,290Onshore · B.V. · Tax 19% / 25.8% · Audit If medium or large1–2 weeksPolandfrom US$2,290Onshore · Sp. z o.o. · Tax 19% / 9% · Audit If above Accounting Act size thresholds1–2 weeksSwitzerlandfrom US$2,290Onshore · GmbH / AG · Tax ~12–20.5% by canton (8.5% federal included) · Audit Yes*2–3 weeks

Headline tax rates are indicative local rates; your specialist confirms current rules before you pay. * = conditions apply (see jurisdiction page). “Quote” = fixed all-in quote within 1 business day.

Company formation by region

Every listed jurisdiction, grouped by region, with what clients use it for and the all-in year-1 starting price (Singapore includes the resident director a non-resident needs).

Company formation in Asia Pacific

Onshore companies for trading and regional headquarters in Asia, plus Labuan and Pacific options for holding. 15 listed jurisdictions.

Company formation in Caribbean & Atlantic

Offshore companies used mainly for holding, joint ventures, funds and wealth structures. 7 listed jurisdictions.

Company formation in Americas

US LLCs and corporations for selling to American customers, plus Canada and Panama. 3 listed jurisdictions.

Company formation in Europe

UK and EU companies for European sales, holding and licensed activities such as fintech and gaming. 15 listed jurisdictions.

Company formation in Middle East

UAE free zone, offshore and mainland companies for trading, holding and residency visas. 3 listed jurisdictions.

Company formation in Africa & Indian Ocean

Seychelles for trading and holding at a lower running cost, Mauritius for Africa and India treaty access. 2 listed jurisdictions.

Offshore companies and transparency rules

Every jurisdiction we serve takes part in global tax-transparency frameworks. We tell you what is disclosed, to whom, and what you still owe at home.

Are BVI, Cayman and Seychelles compliant with CRS?
Yes. All three participate in the Common Reporting Standard and exchange information with tax authorities. Obligations fall mainly on financial institutions, but beneficial owners are held by the registered agent and disclosed to authorities on request.
What is the difference between offshore, midshore and onshore?
Offshore: 0% local tax on foreign-sourced income (subject to residency rules) and light filing (BVI, Cayman, Seychelles, Belize). Midshore: low tax with treaty access (Labuan, Mauritius, Isle of Man). Onshore: full tax system and strongest banking reputation (Hong Kong, Singapore, UK, US).
Is an offshore company legal?
Yes, when it is declared where required and used for a genuine purpose. We run full KYC on every client. You get privacy within the law, and beneficial owners are disclosed to authorities as required.
Which jurisdiction do banks accept most easily?
Generally Singapore, Hong Kong, the UK and the US, followed by Cayman and BVI. Enhanced checks apply to some offshore entities, and we tell you before you pay.
I don’t see my country. Can you still help?
Often, yes. We list 45+ jurisdictions and can quote others on request. Ask a specialist and you will receive a fixed all-in quote within 1 business day.

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