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BVI legislation is modern and very flexible, there are more benefits

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than requirements, this has made it the base for IBC formation legislation

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in many Caribbean jurisdictions. They consider it to be the ideal model

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for establishing an international financial centre

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and attracting the world offshore community.

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The new BVI Business Companies Act provides full tax exemption

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to all offshore corporate formations registered there

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and ensures modern and flexible business environment.

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Seychelles offshore IBC stays asolutely tax-free if not carrying on business

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in Seychelles. Other rules for Seychelles offshore companies are not to own

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real estate in Seychelles and not to conduct banking and insurance operations.

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Seychelles IBC's are incorporated under the

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International Business Companies Act 1994, which enables for

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the formation of offshore companies

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with minimal compliance requirements and high confidentiality standards.

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Seychelles Special License Company is a new entity regulated by the

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Companies (Special Licenses) Act 2003, with the status of a low-tax company

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and using all the benefits of double tax avoidance treaties

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that are not accessible for Seychelles IBC's.