Offshore shelf companies from established centres
Ready made international business companies in well-known offshore jurisdictions, transferred with full due diligence and substance guidance.
- Never traded
- Written quote first
- Full due diligence
21 offshore and international centres
What offshore companies are for
- Holding shares, property and investments
- International trading between third countries
- Joint ventures with partners in different countries
- Fund, shipping and asset-ownership structures
- Succession and asset protection planning
What they are not
- A way to hide ownership from authorities
- Automatically tax free wherever you live
- Exempt from economic substance rules
- A shortcut around bank due diligence
Offshore company questions
Are offshore companies legal?
Yes. Offshore companies are lawful and widely used for holding, investment and international trade. Owners must declare them where their home country requires it and pay the tax that is due.
Are offshore companies tax free?
Not automatically. Many offshore centres do not tax foreign income, but you may be taxed where you live or where the company is managed. Substance and reporting rules also apply.
Can an offshore company open a bank account?
Yes, but banks ask for more information. Expect detailed questions on owners, activity and source of funds. We suggest realistic banking options for each jurisdiction.
Is ownership confidential?
Information is not always on a public register, but it is held by the registered agent and is available to authorities. Confidentiality is not secrecy, and we do not support concealment.
Ready to take ownership of your company?
Tell us the jurisdiction, age and timeline you need. We reply with current availability and a written quotation.