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Build your international business with ease in one of the Caribbean’s most reliable corporate jurisdictions.
Pick the structure that best fits your international expansion strategy.
This is the most common type of offshore company, ideal for international trade, holding assets, and investment.
A Domestic Company is a locally incorporated entity designed for operating within the local market.
How an Antigua IBC Stands Against Global Business Centre
| Feature | Antigua & Barbuda IBC | Antigua & Barbuda Domestic Co | Belize IBC | BVI IBC | Cayman Exempt Co. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Use | Offshore international trade | Local Business within A&B | Offshore/ investment | Offshore/ holding | Fund/ holding company |
| Corporate Tax | 0%(foreign income) | 25% (Worldwide income) | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Public Register | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Local Compliance | Minimal | High(tax filings, payroll, etc) | Moderate | Minimal | Moderate |
| Economic Substance | Yes | Yes | Yes(active companies) | Yes( for specific sectors) | Yes |
| Local Director Required | No | No | No | No | No |
| Confidentiality | High | Low | High | High | High |
| Minimum Capital | No minimum | No statutory minimum | No minimum | No minimum | No minimum |
Note: Antigua and Barbuda – IBC GBC offers the best balance of tax efficiency, treaty access, and international reputation.
We provide ongoing services to keep your Antigua and Barbuda – IBC company compliant and operational
We handle all annual filings, license renewals, and regulatory submissions to keep your company in good standing.
Full accounting services including bookkeeping, financial statements, tax returns, and substance compliance.
Professional nominee directors and shareholders available to meet local requirements while you retain control.
We facilitate corporate bank account openings in Antigua and Barbuda – IBC or internationally with our partner banks.
Professional business address, mail handling, and virtual office services to establish your presence.
Your personal account manager assists with any requests throughout the lifetime of your company.
Recognized by leading industry bodies and regulatory authorities
We are licensed by the Antigua and Barbuda – IBC Financial Services Commission (FSC) as a Global Business Company Management License holder (License No. GB123456), ensuring all our services meet the highest regulatory standards.
Detailed comparison to help you choose the right structure
0-3% effective tax rate. Subject to Antigua and Barbuda – IBC tax but benefits from partial exemption regime.
0% tax rate. Not subject to Antigua and Barbuda – IBC tax as it's considered non-resident.
Can access British Virgin Islands' network of 45+ double tax treaties.
No access to Antigua and Barbuda – IBC tax treaties.
Must maintain adequate substance in Antigua and Barbuda – IBC (local directors, office, employees).
No substance requirements - can be managed entirely from outside British Virgin Islands.
Licensed and regulated by the Financial Services Commission (FSC).
Registered with Registrar of Companies but not licensed by FSC.
Ultimate beneficial owners disclosed to FSC but not publicly available.
No public register of beneficial owners.
Investment holding, fund management, trading with treaty countries, IP holding.
International trading, consultancy, e-commerce, holding assets in non-treaty countries.
Higher ($1,500+) due to license fees, audit requirements, and substance costs.
Lower ($500+) with no license fees or audit requirements.
Note: If global recognition and treaty access are priorities, select an IBC; if lower fees and ease of use matter, go with a DC.
How to Maintain Compliance for Your Antigua IBC Company
Required – Pay annual fee to maintain good standing
Not needed (unless doing local business)
Not applicable (unless registered locally)
Not mandatory (internal records only)
Must maintain a local registered office and a licensed agent
Maintain internally (not public)
Required – File Annual Return and pay registry renewal fee
Mandatory – Annual corporate tax return (25% on profits)
Required if revenue > EC$300,000 – Monthly or Quarterly filings
Required – Audited if revenue exceeds threshold
Must maintain local registered office
Maintain and file with
Failure to meet ongoing compliance requirements—whether for an Antigua and Barbuda IBC or a Domestic Company—can result in serious consequences, including financial penalties, loss of good standing, or even arrest from the Companies Register.
What makes Antigua and Barbuda IBC a Leading Choice for International Entrepreneurs
in the Caribbean and Latin America
for digital readiness and e-governance
from major international rating agencies
and part of several international trade networks
Antigua and Barbuda offers much more than simply offshore benefits. It opens up a gateway to international business, backed by the law.
Your IBC can pay no taxes on corporate income earned in countries other than Antigua and Barbuda. This makes it ideal for international trade and asset protection, as well as consulting or holding company structures.
The Antigua and Barbuda IBC can be established within 1 or 2 business days with little documentation and no requirement for local directors or shareholders.
In the absence of no exchange controls, your IBC can transfer capital into or out of country of the jurisdiction. Antigua provides access to international and local banks to ensure efficient business operations.
Foreigners are permitted to hold the entire share in an IBC and there is no public register of directors or shareholders, ensuring the highest level of security and privacy.
Antigua and Barbuda is a sovereign, and politically stable country a legal system based on the British legal system known as common law providing security and stability to investors from around the world.
Located in the Eastern Caribbean (GMT-4), Antigua has a strong connection to the major global markets like North America, Europe and Latin America, making trade and communication easy.
Easy Process to Register Your Antigua and Barbuda IBC Company
Reserve a unique name for your Antigua company under IBC regulations.
Timeline: (1 Day)
Submit Memorandum & Articles of Association to the Registrar.
Timeline: (1-2 Days)
Minimum 1 shareholder and director permitted with 100% foreign ownership.
Timeline: (1 Day)
Registrar issues the certificate that confirms the validity of your IBC offshore registration.
Timeline: (1-2 Days)
Prepare statutory documents, seals for the company and share certificates.
Timeline: (1 Day)
Set up either international or local banking for your global business company.
Timeline: (5-7 Days) (varies by bank)
Total Timeline: 7 to 10 days required for complete Antigua and Barbuda IBC corporate registration.
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