Anguilla Company Registration | Set Up a Company in Anguilla (Offshore Business Company)
Planning an Anguilla company registration or an Anguilla offshore company? Companies in Anguilla are now formed under the Business Companies Act (R.S.A. c. B72), which replaced the old international business company (IBC) regime. A company must be registered through a local registered agent on the CRES electronic system of the Commercial Registry, under the Anguilla Financial Services Commission (AFSC). Shareholders and directors can be foreigners, and a private company needs only 1 director.
Under Schedule 2 of the Business Companies Regulations, a company limited by shares authorized to issue up to 50,000 shares pays a setup fee of US$350 and an annual fee of US$350. Anguilla has no corporate income tax, but a company must keep accounting records for 6 years, file its annual return in the quarter of its incorporation anniversary, register its beneficial owners and, depending on its business, file an economic substance return. NSS Group (戰國策集團) offers one-stop Anguilla company formation, from structure assessment and working with a registered agent to document preparation, bank account opening and annual maintenance, helping businesses and individuals set up a compliant company in Anguilla.
Anguilla has no personal or corporate income tax. The 13% GST in force since July 2022 applies only to taxable sales in Anguilla.
The Commercial Registry’s CRES electronic system handles name reservation, incorporation, annual fees and annual returns online.
A private company needs only 1 director, shareholders and directors can be of any nationality, and setup fees start at US$350.
Keeping accounting records for 6 years, registering beneficial owners and filing economic substance returns are all set out in clear rules.
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As an offshore structure, an Anguilla company’s main features come from the Business Companies Act and the tax system:
Anguilla company registration must go through a local registered agent on the CRES electronic system of the Commercial Registry. NSS Group connects you with an Anguilla registered agent, prepares the shareholder and director documents, and plans the annual fee, annual return, accounting records, beneficial ownership and economic substance filings after setup, so your Anguilla offshore company stays clear and compliant from setup to annual maintenance.
Anguilla has replaced the old international business company regime with the Business Companies Act. The setup process is as follows:
Under section 80 of the Business Companies Act, a company must have a registered agent in Anguilla at all times, and the registered agent files the incorporation application through CRES.
The registered agent checks and reserves the name on CRES. Reservation is free for up to 10 days and costs US$50 for 11 to 90 days. The name must end with a required suffix, and restricted words need separate consent.
Under anti-money laundering rules, give the registered agent passports and proof of address for the directors, shareholders and beneficial owners, plus a description of the business and the source of funds.
The setup fee and annual fee are US$350 if the company is authorized to issue up to 50,000 shares, or US$500 above that. The articles set out share classes and governance rules as needed.
The registered agent files the articles and pays the fee, and the Commercial Registry issues the certificate of incorporation. After that, each year the company pays the annual fee and files the annual return within the quarter of its incorporation anniversary, and keeps its beneficial ownership and economic substance information up to date.
service
- Company name search and reservation
- Preparation and filing of registration documents
- Drafting of the articles of association
- Collection of the registration certificate
- Advice on banks for offshore companies
- Account opening document preparation
- Appointment scheduling and accompaniment
- Support after the account is opened
- Registered address
- Company secretary appointment
- Annual filings
- Document safekeeping and management
- Bookkeeping
- Tax filing and planning
- Financial statement preparation
- Audit arrangement
- Trademark search and assessment
- Trademark application filing
- Trademark maintenance and renewal
- Infringement protection advice
- Company change registration
- Share transfer support
- Company deregistration
- Legal advisory support
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- Structure assessment and company name check
- Introduction to an Anguilla registered agent
- Drafting of the articles and share planning
- KYC document preparation and incorporation filing
- Registered agent and registered office for the first year
Anguilla government setup fee: US$350 (up to 50,000 authorized shares) or US$500 (above that), with the same amount due as an annual fee each year. Registered agent and advisory fees are quoted by structure and scope of service. See the fee breakdown below. There are no hidden fees.
Anguilla company formation cost: fee breakdown
The total cost of setting up an Anguilla company is made up of government fees, the registered agent's service fee and ongoing annual maintenance. The official fees from Schedule 2 of the Business Companies Regulations are listed below so you can check Anguilla offshore company quotes line by line.
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Setup fee, company limited by shares (up to 50,000 authorized shares) | US$350 (one-time) | Paid to the Anguilla Commercial Registry under Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the Business Companies Regulations. |
| Setup fee, company limited by shares (more than 50,000 authorized shares) | US$500 (one-time) | More authorized shares means a higher fee. Most holding or trading companies stay within 50,000 shares. |
| Government annual fee | US$350 / US$500 | Tiered by authorized shares as above. Under regulation 37, the annual fee and annual return are due before the end of the quarter in which the incorporation anniversary falls. |
| Late annual fee penalty | Added monthly, up to 50% of the annual fee | A penalty is added on the 1st of each month for 3 months after the due date, reaching 50% of the annual fee from the third month. |
| Name reservation | Free for up to 10 days, US$50 for 11 to 90 days | Handled by the registered agent on the Commercial Registry's CRES electronic system. |
| Certificate of good standing | US$50 | Often requested for bank account opening or cross-border transactions. |
| Registered agent and registered office | Quoted by service | Under section 80 of the Business Companies Act, a company must have a registered agent in Anguilla at all times. This is a fixed yearly maintenance item. |
| NSS Group advisory fee | Written quote after a free assessment | Based on the shareholder structure, number of directors, and whether you need bank account opening and tax planning. Every item is listed in the quote, with no hidden fees. |
Government fees follow the revised Business Companies Regulations published by the Anguilla Financial Services Commission (AFSC) (law stated as at 31 December 2022). The latest notices from the AFSC and the Commercial Registry prevail.
Anguilla company tax and compliance: no income tax does not mean no filings
Anguilla has no corporate income tax, but an Anguilla company still has yearly obligations: the annual fee, annual return, accounting records, beneficial ownership and economic substance. Shareholders should also check the controlled foreign company (CFC) rules in their home country.
| Item | Rule | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate income tax | None | The Government of Anguilla states that Anguilla has no personal or corporate income tax. |
| Goods and services tax (GST) | Standard rate 13% | In force since 1 July 2022 and applies to taxable sales in Anguilla. Exports are zero-rated, and companies that do not trade locally are usually not affected. |
| Accounting records | Kept for 6 years | Under section 88 of the Business Companies Act, a company must keep records and underlying documents that explain its transactions and financial position for 6 years. If the records are kept outside Anguilla, the registered office must hold half-yearly accounting information and a record of where the records are kept. |
| Annual return and annual fee | Within the anniversary quarter | Under regulation 37 of the Business Companies Regulations, every company must pay the annual fee and file the annual return before the end of the quarter in which its incorporation anniversary falls. |
| Beneficial ownership | Filed on the registration system | Under the Commercial Registry and Beneficial Ownership Registration System Act, beneficial ownership information must be registered through the registered agent. |
| Economic substance | For companies carrying on relevant activities | Under the economic substance part of the Business Companies Act, companies carrying on relevant activities must show the Commercial Registry each year that they meet the economic substance test and file a return. |
| Home-country CFC rules | Depends on the shareholders' home country | Because Anguilla has no corporate income tax, an Anguilla company controlled directly or indirectly by companies or individuals in another country may have its profits included in their home-country taxable income under CFC rules. |
Tax and filing rules follow Anguilla legislation and government notices. For your own case, ask an accountant to review your actual structure.
Anguilla, BVI or Seychelles company: which should you choose?
An Anguilla offshore company is often compared with other offshore companies. The table below compares three common structures on a few key points.
| Item | Anguilla business company | BVI business company (BC) | Seychelles international business company (IBC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulator | Commercial Registry, Anguilla Financial Services Commission (AFSC) | Registry of Corporate Affairs, BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC) | Registrar of Companies, Seychelles Financial Services Authority (FSA) |
| Government setup fee | From US$350 | From US$450 | US$130 |
| Government annual fee | From US$350 | From US$450 | US$140 |
| Directors | Private company: at least 1 | At least 1, can be a company | At least 1 |
| Record keeping | 6 years | Under BVI law, plus an annual financial return | 7 years, plus an annual financial summary |
BVI and Seychelles figures come from each regulator's notices. Choose based on the shareholders' background, where you collect and make payments, and your tax planning.
What foreign founders should know about an Anguilla offshore company
- The old IBC regime is now the business company: Anguilla has replaced the old International Business Companies Act with the Business Companies Act. New companies are formed under the new law, and names on older materials such as IBC and ACORN no longer apply.
- Foreigners can own 100%: a private company needs only 1 director (section 100), and shareholders and directors can be foreigners, so a foreign founder can own 100% of the company.
- A registered agent is required: under section 80, a company must have a registered agent in Anguilla at all times. The registered agent handles incorporation, the annual fee, the annual return and beneficial ownership registration.
- Bank account opening is the biggest hurdle: international banks run strict KYC checks on offshore companies. Prepare a business description, contracts or invoices, and source of funds and beneficial ownership documents.
- Home-country CFC rules: if companies or individuals in your home country directly or indirectly control a company in a low-tax jurisdiction, check whether CFC rules there require the company's profits to be included in their taxable income.
- Annual fees fall due by quarter: the annual fee and annual return of an Anguilla company are due in the quarter of its incorporation anniversary, and late payment adds a monthly penalty. Set up your annual maintenance calendar when you incorporate.
Further reading
Sources: Anguilla AFSC: Business Companies Regulations, revised (Schedule 2 fees, regulation 37); Anguilla Business Companies Act, R.S.A. c. B72 (sections 80, 88 and 100 and the economic substance part); Commercial Registry and Beneficial Ownership Registration System Act; Anguilla Inland Revenue Department: GST; Anguilla Ministry of Finance: GST white paper. The latest official notices prevail. This page is general information and is not legal or tax advice.
How long does it take to set up a company in Anguilla?
The time to set up an Anguilla company depends on the name check, KYC documents, preparation of the articles and the Commercial Registry’s review. Once the documents are complete, the registered agent files through CRES. Regulated businesses can take longer. Before we start, we give you the actual process and timeline for your structure.
What documents do I need to register a company in Anguilla?
To set up an Anguilla company, you usually need to prepare the following first:
- 1. Identity documents for shareholders, directors and ultimate beneficial owners
- 2. Proof of address from the last three months and contact details
- 3. The Anguilla company name, entity type and registered address arrangement
- 4. A description of the business model, main trading regions and source of funds
- 5. Shareholding percentages, director appointments, KYC and required authorization documents
Do I need to be in Anguilla in person to set up a company?
Most steps to set up an Anguilla company can be completed remotely, with documents prepared and signed under authorization and a local agent’s support, so you do not always need to be there in person. However, bank account opening, identity verification, special licenses or certain government procedures may require directors, shareholders or authorized persons to attend in person, join a video call or provide extra documents. We confirm the requirements in advance and help arrange them.
What tax and filing obligations does an Anguilla company have?
- 1. Anguilla has no corporate income tax; 13% goods and services tax applies to taxable sales in Anguilla
- 2. Annual filings, company register maintenance, registered agent or secretarial services
- 3. Accounting records, audit, economic substance or beneficial ownership records
For an Anguilla company, the main ongoing items are renewing the registered agent, the annual fee (US$350 or US$500) and annual return, keeping accounting records for 6 years, beneficial ownership and economic substance filings, and a review of CFC rules in the shareholders’ home countries. We can help plan bookkeeping, filings and an annual maintenance schedule for your business model.
What businesses and structures suit an Anguilla company?
Who can help me register a company in Anguilla?
NSS Group (go.ai.com.tw) can help. NSS Group provides one-stop support from pre-incorporation assessment to post-incorporation maintenance for your Anguilla company, reducing the uncertainty of cross-border setup and compliance.
Our main services include:
- 1. Anguilla entity type and structure assessment
- 2. Company name search, document preparation and registration application
- 3. Bank account opening, KYC and cross-border payment document support
- 4. Bookkeeping, tax filing and annual compliance
- 5. Changes to shareholders, directors, address, shares and company details
- 6. Trademark registration, contract review and intellectual property planning
- 7. Website development, digital marketing and AI customer service setup
- 8. Ongoing business advice and cross-border business support
We arrange your Anguilla company setup, maintenance and ongoing support around your industry, customer locations, banking needs and tax planning, so you can focus on growing your market.