We pride ourselves in incorporating in world-wide jurisdictions, should the jurisdictions you require not listed below, please contact us for a quote and requirements:

Anguilla                                                                          From US$ 900  

Caribbean jurisdiction providing the International Business Company (IBC). Legislation is similar to The Bahamas and British Virgin Islands. Low annual fees and availability of most names but the lack of public registers makes proof of ownership difficult. Not recommended for high trading operations. Can be incorporated in 2 - 3 days. One Director minimum, Corporate Directors allowed and no restriction on their location. No Secretary required, Corporate Secretary allowed and no restriction on their location. Accounts provided at the discretion of the Directors.

Antigua                                                                           From US$ 1,300        

Located in the Eastern Caribbean, Antigua is an excellent location for international business. Political and economical stability. An IBC benefits from the absence of capital gains and estate taxes in Antigua. Can be incorporated in 2 - 3 days. One Director minimum, Corporate Directors allowed and no restriction on their location. No Secretary required, Corporate Secretary allowed and no restriction on their location. No mandatory auditing.

Aruba                                                                              From US$ 1,475  

Banking, licensing, insurance and hoding companies are the main offshore sectors. Renowned for its strict anti-money laundering laws, Aruba is establishing itself at a fast rate as an international financial service centre. Can be incorporated in 10 days. For an IBC, one Director minimum, Corporate Directors allowed. No Secretary required, Corporate Secretary allowed. Accounts not required.        

Bahamas                                                                        From US$ 925

Well established financial centre with highly flexible legislation. The Bahamas IBC can be used as a holding company or an investment company. The Bahamas has a well developed banking sector and is soon to offer its own stock exchange. Very cost effective and once incorporated a Bahamian IBC is guaranteed exemption from Bahamas taxes for twenty years. Because of lack of public registers ownership can be difficult to prove. Not recommended for high profile trading operations. Can be incorporated in 1- 2 days. One Director minimum, Corporate Directors allowed and no restriction on their location. No Secretary required, Corporate Secretary allowed and no restriction on their location. Accounts not required.

British Virgin Islands                                                   From US$ 1,400

The flexibility of the BVI legislation allows a company incorporated in the BVI to operate with absolute minimum of fuss. The BVI is a highly popular jurisdiction with low annual fees. Can be incorporated in 1 day. Minimum one Director, Corporate Directors allowed and no restriction on their location. No mandatory Company Secretary,  Corporate Company Secretary allowed and no restriction on their location. Accounts not required.

Belize                                                                             From US$ 875

Highly flexible legislation with low annual fees and is becoming very popular. The lack of public registers makes proof of ownership difficult. Not recommended for high profile trading operations. Can be incorporated in 1 - 2 days. One Director minimum, Corporate Directors allowed and no restriction on their location. Secretary required, Corporate Secretary allowed and no restriction on location. Accounts not required.

Bermuda                                                                       From US$ 5,400

Bermuda enjoys one of the highest per capital incomes in the world. Companies incorporated in Bermuda have to be at least 60% owned by Bermuda residents or to be exempt. The formation procedure of a Bermuda company is complex and takes two to three weeks. Minimum two Directors who must be natural persons. Non-Bermuda Directors may be appointed. Resident Secretary who must be a natural person must be appointed. No requirement for an audit but accounting records required.

Cayman Islands                                                            From US$ 1,200

One of the most well established of the Caribbean jurisdictions. Sophisticated legal and banking infrastructures. Can be expensive for non-trading companies. Very strict bank secrecy laws. Can be incorporated in 3 - 5 days. One Director minimum, Corporate Directors allowed and no restriction on their location. No Secretary required, Corporate Secretary allowed and no restriction on their location. No requirement for an audit but books reflecting a true picture must be kept.

Cook Islands                                                                 From US$ 1,500

There has been a substantial expansion in the offshore industry with the advent of innovative and progressive legislation to facilitate the establishment of a variety of offshore structures including international business companies, offshore banks, offshore insurance companies and wealth preservation trusts. Can be incorporated in 3 days. One Director minimum, Corporate Directors allowed and no restriction on their location. A Cook Islands resident secretary must be appointed. Annual returns must be filed with audited accounts, however this latter requirement can be dispensed with by company resolution.

Costa Rica                                                                    From US$ 1,150

Costa Rica is known as "the Switzerland of the Americas'. The banks are required by law to maintain absolute secrecy regarding the operations of their clients. Can be incorporated in 3 - 4 weeks.  Minimum three Directors plus one statutory comptroller (any natural person) required, Corporate Directors allowed and no restriction on their location. Company Secretary required, Corporate Secretary allowed, no restriction on their location. Accounts not required.

Cyprus                                                                         From US$ 2,350

Due to the numerous double taxation treaties, Cyprus makes a cost effective choice for trading companies. Particularly beneficial for trade with certain Eastern European countries and ex URSS. However, documentation presented to the Companies Registry must be in Greek. Relatively expensive jurisdiction. Can be incorporated in 3 - 4 weeks. One natural Director minimum, no restriction on their location. One Secretary minimum, Corporate Secretary allowed, no restriction on their location  although it helps to have at least an Assistant Secretary in Cyprus. Mandatory audited accounts.

Czech Republic                                                          From US$ 4,720

The Czech Republic has strict controls on ownership of property by non-nationals, but does not have controls on share ownership of Czech Companies. The Czech Company is therefore an ideal vehicle for purchase and holding of property in the country. The two corporate entities used by foreign company operations in the Czech Republic are Limited Liability Company and Joint Stock Company. Can be incorporated in 2 - 3 months. Minimum one Director but in the case of a joint stock company, that person must be a legal entity (rather than an individual).  Mandatory accounts for Limited Liability Company.

Dominica                                                                     From US$ 1,100

From the day of the offshore company formation, an IBC pays no taxes/similar charges for a period of 20 years. The lack of public registers makes proof of ownership difficult. Can be incorporated in 2 - 3 days. Minimum one Director, Corporate Directors allowed and no restriction on their location. Company Secretary and audited accounts not required by law.

Hong Kong                                                                  From US$ 1,000

Hong Kong is one of the few countries in the world that tax on a territorial basis. Hong Kong profits tax is only charged on profits derived from a trade, profession or business carried on in Hong Kong. Can be incorporated in 2 weeks. Minimum two Directors, Corporate Directors allowed and no restriction on their location. Company Secretary required, Corporate Secretary allowed, must be resident in Hong Kong. Accounts must be filed with the tax authorities.

Jebel Ali Free Zone                                                   From US$ 4,110

The Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZ) was established in 1985 with the specific purpose of facilitating investment. Procedures for setting up in free zone are relatively simple. Its legal status is quite distinct: companies operating there are treated as being "offshore", or outside the UAE for legal purposes. Most suitable for companies intending to use Dubai as a regional manufacturing or distribution base & where most or all of their turnover is going to be outside the UAE. Minimum 2 Directors & at least 1 Company Secretary. Each Director & Company Secretary shall be individuals and at least 2 of the Directors, and the Company Secretary must be resident in the Emirate of Dubai. Annual audited accounts mandatory.

Labuan                                                                         From US$ 2,500

Labuan is a region in Malaysia which has special tax status. It is suitable credible location in Asia with less Bureaucracy than Hong Kong. Can be incorporated in 5 days. Minimum one Director, Corporate Directors allowed and no restriction on location. Mandatory Secretary, Corporate Secretary allowed and must have at least one resident Secretary. Accounts required.

Liechtenstein                                                             From US$ 5,000

A highly respected jurisdiction, normally used for holding purposes, a company limited by shares is the most popular. Can be inflexible and expensive. Can be incorporated in 3 to 7 days. Minimum one Director, Corporate Directors allowed and at least one Director must be resident and be suitably licensed. Secretary no mandatory, Corporate Secretary allowed and no restriction on their location. Accounts required for company but not for Trust and Non- commercial Foundation.

Malta                                                                            From US$ 1,450

Malta became a member of the EU on 1st May 2004 and is therefore an attractive jurisdiction with low taxation for non-resident taxpayers. Minimum one Director, Corporate Directors allowed and no restriction on their location. Mandatory Secretary, Corporate Secretary not allowed and no restriction on their location. Audited accounts must be filed each year.

Marshall Islands                                                         From US$ 750

For companies not requiring such a high profile, a Marshall Island company provides a very cost-effective, flexible alternative. This type of company can be used as a holding company or an investment company but is not particularly recommended for high profile trading companies seeking new clients, due to the lack of public registers. Can be incorporated in 1 - 2 days. Minimum one Director, Corporate Directors allowed, no restriction on their location. Mandatory Secretary, Corporate Secretary allowed, no restriction on their location. No mandatory audited accounts.

Netherlands Antilles                                                  From US$ 1,500

The Netherlands Antilles are popular for the incorporation of the following Netherlands Antilles Companies: finance companies; mutual funds; ultimate holding and finance companies of multi national operating corporations; shipping companies; trading companies; investment companies; Free zone companies; royalty holdings companies; foundations and limited partnerships. Can be incorporated in 10 days. Minimum one Director, Corporate Directors allowed and no restriction on their location, plus at least one resident managing Director. No Company Secretary. No mandatory audited accounts but tax return, balance sheet, profit and loss statement required.

Nevis                                                                            From US$ 915

This type of company can be used as a holding company or an investment company but is not particularly recommended for trading companies where new clients are sought, due to the lack of public registers. Closely follows Delaware law and useful to those familiar with this legislation. Can be incorporated in 1 - 2 days. Minimum 3 Directors, however if the number of Shareholders is less than 3, the number of Directors may equal the number of Shareholders. Corporate Directors allowed and no restriction on their location. Mandatory Company Secretary, Corporate Secretary allowed and no restriction on their location. No mandatory audited accounts.

New Zealand                                                                From US$  1,000

New Zealand is member of OECD and FATF. Not considered a tax haven. No capital gains tax. However, to avoid New Zealand tax the company must carry out its activities as trustee of a trust with no New Zealand settlor, beneficiaries or New Zealand source income and not in its own right. Can be incorporated in 7 - 10 days. Minimun one Director, no Corporate Director allowed, no restriction on their location.  No mandatory Company Secretary, Corporate Secretary allowed, no restriction on their location. Obligation to file annual financial accounts but audit can be dispensed with. 

Panama                                                                          From US$ 1,000

Well established finance center with US$ denominated currency. Provides many flexible offshore vehicles together with the Panama Foundation. Efficient and cost effective. Can be incorporated in 3 - 5 working days. Minimum three Directors, Corporate Directors allowed and no restriction on their location. Mandatory Company Secretary, Corporate Secretary allowed, no restriction on their location. No mandatory accounts.

Seychelles                                                                    From US$ 850

Modern & flexible legislation. Government annual fees are fixed for the life of the company. Any increase will only apply to new incorporations after the duty change date. An IBC can be incorporated in 1 - 2 days. Minimum one Director for an IBC, Corporate Directors allowed and no restriction on their location. Mandatory Company Secretary, Corporate Company Secretary allowed and no restriction on their location. No accounts required for an IBC. 

St Lucia                                                                          From US$ 1,000

Political and economic stability, absence of exchange controls, currency controls or capital controls, absence of tax treaties, strict secrecy and confidentiality codes. Can be incorporated in 5 days. Minimum one Director, Corporate Director allowed and no restriction on their location. No mandatory Company Secretary, Corporate Secretary allowed and no restriction on their location. No mandatory accounts.

St Vincent                                                                      From US$ 1,095

IBC's incorporated in St. Vincent are completely free of all taxes for a period of 25 years. There are no exchange controls. There are no tax information exchange treaties with any country. Not recommended for high profile trading operations due to lack of registers. Can be incorporated in 2 - 5 days. Minimum one Director, Corporate Directors allowed and no restriction on their location. No mandatory Company Secretary, Corporate Company Secretary allowed and no restriction on location. No mandatory audited accounts but the company must keep financial records which reflect its financial position.

Turks & Caicos Islands                                                From US$ 1,200

One of the first Caribbean jurisdictions to offer offshore companies. No longer as popular due to the lack of marketing, but suitable for a holding company or an investment company.  Can be incorporated in 1 day. Minimum one Director, Corporate Directors allowed and no restriction on their location. No mandatory Company Secretary, Corporate Secretary allowed and no restriction on their location. No mandatory accounts.

United Kingdom                                                           From US$ 500

A popular jurisdiction due to its Common Law base and relative cheapness compared to other European trading nations. Whilst no longer a tax haven in the true sense of the word, the UK enjoys lower corporation tax rates than many of its competitors. Can be incorporated in 1 day. Minimum one Director required, Corporate Directors allowed and no restriction on their location. Mandatory Company Secretary, Corporate Secretary allowed and no restriction on their location. Audited accounts must be filed each year if turnover exceeds £350K p.a.

The above rates are given for indicative purposes only. Please email us on mail@alphamanagment.com for a specific quote based on your personal requirements. Details on each jurisdiction are liable to change without notice. Please ask us for confirmation.