Anguilla Offshore Companies

As there is no taxation of income, capital gains, estate, profit or other forms of direct taxation on either individuals or corporations, whether resident in Anguilla or not, Anguilla is a truly neutral tax jurisdiction. This makes Anguilla a very attractive location for financial services professionals.

Companies incorporated in any other jurisdiction may be continued in Anguilla as an Anguilla Offshore Company. An Anguilla Offshore Company can, where the laws of another jurisdiction permit, redomicile to such jurisdiction.

Anguilla's Commercial Online Registration Network (ACORN) is a state of the art companies registration system developed in Anguilla with assistance from Companies House UK and the UK Government. Using the latest technology, ACORN enables instant and secure electronic incorporation and registration of Anguillian

	Ordinary Companies
	International Business Companies
	Limited Liability Companies
	Limited Partnerships
	Trust Companies.

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Key Corporate Features

Anguilla General Information

Colonized by English settlers from Saint Kitts in 1650, Anguilla was administered by Great Britain until the early 19th century, when the island - against the wishes of the inhabitants - was incorporated into a single British dependency, along with Saint Kitts and Nevis. Several attempts at separation failed. In 1971, two years after a revolt, Anguilla was finally allowed to secede; this arrangement was formally recognized in 1980, with Anguilla becoming a separate British dependency.

Although the country is essentially self governing, its legislature is the democratically elected House of Assembly. The Constitution gives the British appointed Governor certain fundamental reserve powers. All legislation must be assented to by the Governor as H.M. The Queen's representative.

Anguilla is 91 sq kms in size and is the most northerly of the Leeward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean. Anguilla lies 113 km to the west of St Kitts and 8 km to the north of St Maarten and is east of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

Anguilla has no Foreign Exchange controls, and the US dollar circulates freely throughout the economy. Bank accounts can be maintained in US dollars in either personal or corporate savings accounts, checking accounts, CD's, or other investment instruments. The principal corporate legislation is the Anguilla International Business Companies Act 2000.

Anguilla Company Information

Anguilla has three types of companies: The Ordinary Company, The International Business Company and The Limited Liability Company.

Companies must be incorporated through a local agent licensed under the new Company Management Ordinance and regulated by the Inspector of Company Managers. The Government and private sector are working closely together to establish best practice guidelines for company managers.

An LLC that does no business in Anguilla is exempt from any corporate tax, income tax, withholding tax, or other similar taxes based upon or measured by assets or income originating outside of Anguilla or in connection with other activities outside of Anguilla or in connection with matters of company administration that may occur in Anguilla.

The International Business Company is based on the traditional model and provides for the easy incorporation and subsequent administration of a flexible and cost effective corporation.

Companies are usually formed instantly using the ACORN system. Companies incorporated in any other jurisdiction may be continued in Anguilla as an IBC. An Anguilla IBC can, where the laws of another jurisdiction permit, redomicile to such jurisdiction.

Name restrictions apply on any name that has already been incorporated or a name that is so similar as to cause confusion. Restricted names are ones that suggest the patronage of the Royal Family, the UK Government, a political party, a university, a professional association, or names that the registrar may consider to be misleading or objectionable.

Anguilla Compliance

The normal authorised share capital for an Anguilla IBC is US$ 50,000 divided in to 50,000 shares of US$ 1, this being the maximum capital for the minimum fees for incorporation and annual fees. There are no minimum capital requirements. The share capital can be expressed in any currency. The minimum issued capital is one share.

The following classes of shares are permitted: par value shares, no par value shares and bearer shares.

Anguilla is a pure tax haven and has no direct taxation in the form of income tax, capital gains tax, gift tax or inheritance tax.

There is no requirement to file accounts with the authorities in Anguilla, but there is a requirement to file a one page form (IBC) or two page form (LLC and ABC) together with the payment of the annual return fee. A company is required to keep financial records that reflect the financial position of the company.

The minimum number of directors is one. The directors may be natural persons or corporate bodies. They may be of any nationality and need not be resident in Anguilla. A company secretary is not required, but normally appointed. The minimum number of shareholders is one.

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