
Incorporate in Bermuda
Set up a Bermuda Exempted Company / Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Bermuda is a British Overseas territory and an international financial and banking hub that does not apply taxes on profits, income or dividends, capital gains nor personal income. Non-resident investors may buy or sell shares and units of investment funds without being subject to taxation.
An Exempted company incorporated in Bermuda is entitled to do business outside Bermuda and shall not trade within the jurisdiction, own properties in Bermuda, and may require a license to undertake banking, insurance, assurance, reinsurance, fund management, collective investment schemes, rendering investment advice or any other activity which may suggest an association with the banking and insurance industries.
Under the Exempt Undertakings Act of 1976, Exempted Companies can obtain protection from any newly enacted taxes on income or capital gains until 2035.
Many Fortune 500 companies have set up a Bermuda exempted company for purposes such as holding company, holding assets, trading, manufacturing, inter-group financing, shipping, aircraft leasing and holding of intellectual property rights, among others.
Learn more about incorporating a company in Bermuda:
In Bermuda, the two most common corporate structures are the Exempted Company, incorporated under the Bermuda Companies Act 1981 (Part X), and the Exempted Limited Liability Company (Exempted LLC), registered under the Bermuda Limited Liability Company Act 2016 (Part 3).
Bermuda Company (Exempted Company/Exempted LLC) Formation – USD 9,200.00 (All Included)
Note that our incorporation and annual corporate service fees are “all-included fees”, and cover all the required services to incorporate a Bermuda Company, and keep it in good standing, as well as government fees and duties, and disbursements.
Exempted Company
- All applicable Registration and Government Fees and Duties (Registrar of Companies, Bermuda Monetary Authority)
- Preparing Memorandum of Association and Bylaws and filing the Memorandum with the Registrar
- Acting as Subscriber and executing the Memorandum of Association
- Providing the Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Registrar
- Preparing Subscription Agreements
- Preparing Director’s Acceptance Letters
- Preparing and executing Subscriber Resolutions for the appointment of the first Directors
- Preparing and executing the Share Transfer Instrument for the transfer of Shares from the Subscriber to the Shareholder
- Preparing the First Board Resolution resolving the Issuance and Allotment of Shares, Appointment of Directors and Officers, Registered Office, etc
- Preparing the Register of Directors, file the Register with the Registrar, and Providing Stamped Copy
- Preparing the Register of Members and Register of Beneficial Owners
- Filing the Beneficial Ownership Information with the Private Beneficial Ownership Register
- Preparing and executing a Certificate of Incumbency
- Providing Tax Exemption Undertaking from the Bermuda Government
- Preparing the Share Certificates
- Delivery of Corporate Documents, inclusive of Courier Fees
Exempted Limited Liability Company (LLC)
- All applicable Registration and Government Fees and Duties (Registrar of Companies, Bermuda Monetary Authority)
- Preparing and executing the Certificate of Formation, and filing such Certificate with the Registrar
- Providing the Certificate of Filing issued by the Registrar
- Preparing a tailored Limited Liability Company Agreement for Members’ review and execution (unlimited reviews)
- Preparing the Register of Officers, file the Register with the Registrar, and Providing Stamped Copy
- Preparing the Register of Members and Register of Beneficial Owners
- Filing the Beneficial Ownership Information with the Private Beneficial Ownership Register
- Preparing and executing a Certificate of Incumbency
- Providing Tax Exemption Undertaking from the Bermuda Government
- Preparing the Ownership Certificates
- Delivery of Corporate Documents, inclusive of Courier Fees
Time to Form
It generally takes us one day to prepare the Memorandum of Association/Certificate of Formation and prepare the related corporate documentation, around 1 week to obtain BMA endorsement, and 1 to 3 business days for the Registrar to issue the Certificate of Incorporation/Filing.
Bank Account Opening Services (Optional)
We assist you in opening a bank account for the Company in Bermuda.
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Bermuda Bank Account - USD $ 900.00Bermuda Bank AccountBankMin DepositCardsCurrenciesRemoteCommentsBermuda Commercial BankUSD 500,000YesMulticurrencyYesHSBC Bank (Bermuda)case-by-caseYesMulticurrencyYes
Note that we can also open overseas bank accounts for Bermuda companies in the following offshore jurisdictions:
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Antigua Bank Account - USD $ 300.00Antigua Bank AccountBankMin DepositCardsCurrenciesRemoteCommentsGlobal Bank of CommerceUSD 25,000YesUSD, EUR, GBPYesDBankUSD 10,000YesUSD, EURYesNorth International BankUSD 5,000YesUSD, EURYes
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Bahamas Bank Account - USD $ 500.00Bahamas Bank AccountBankMin DepositCardsCurrenciesRemoteCommentsDeltecUSD 1,000,000NoMulticurrencyYesCIBC FirstCaribbean International BankUSD 100,000YesMulticurrencyYesEFG BankUSD 1,000,000NoMulticurrencyYesCapital Union BankUSD 1,000,000NoUSDYesHigh Turnover Individuals, Family Offices, Fund Managers and Asset Managers only
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Belize Bank Account - USD $ 300.00Belize Bank AccountBankMin DepositCardsCurrenciesRemoteCommentsCaye BankUSD 1,000YesUSD, EUR, GBP, CAD, CHF, AUD, AED, CNY, SEK, NOKYesHeritage BankUSD 3,000YesMulticurrencyYesBelize Bank InternationalUSD 4,000NoEUR, GBP, USDYes
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BVI Bank Account - USD $ 900.00BVI Bank AccountBankMin DepositCardsCurrenciesRemoteCommentsVP BankUSD 250,000NoMulticurrencyYesBank of AsiaUSD 20,000NoUSD, GBP, HKDYes
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Cayman Islands Bank Account - USD $ 700.00Cayman Islands Bank AccountBankMin DepositCardsCurrenciesRemoteCommentsCIBC FirstCaribbean International BankUSD 25,000NoUSD, CAD, CHF, EUR, GBP, JPY, AUDYesCayman National BankUSD 100,000YesUSD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, JPY, SEK, CHFYesNCB Cayman LimitedUSD 100,000YesUSD, EUR, CAD, GBPYes
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Cook Islands Bank Account - USD $ 600.00Cook Islands Bank AccountBankMin DepositCardsCurrenciesRemoteCommentsCapital Security BankUSD 20,000YesUSD, EUR, GBP, CAD, NZD, AUD, SGD, HKDYesClients can have a corporate account for operational purposes only if they open an investment account as well.
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Curaçao Bank Account - USD $ 500.00Curaçao Bank AccountBankMin DepositCardsCurrenciesRemoteCommentsCIBC FirstCaribbean International BankUSD 7,500NoMulticurrencyYesExprinter International Bank N.V.USD 100,000YesMulticurrencyYes
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Dominica Bank Account - USD $ 300.00Dominica Bank AccountBankMin DepositCardsCurrenciesRemoteCommentsEqiBankUSD 15,000YesUSD, EUR, GBPYesKingdom BankN/ANoEUR, USDYesSWIFT transactions are carried out only through a pool account in the name of the bank.
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EMI Bank Account - USD $ 300.00EMI Bank AccountBankMin DepositCardsCurrenciesRemoteCommentsUK EMI AccountN/ANoEUR, GBPYesLT EMI AccountN/ANoMulticurrencyYesMT EMI AccountN/ANoEURYesCA EMI AccountN/ANoEURYesKZ EMI AccountDepending on category.NoMulticurrencyYesHK EMI AccountN/ANoUSD, EUR, GBP, HKDYesCurrently, the Neat account is available for businesses incorporated in Hong Kong, Australia, BVI, Cayman Islands and New Zealand only.IE EMI AccountN/ANoEUR, MulticurrencyYesSingapore EMI AccountN/AYesSGD, USDYesOnly companies incorporated in APAC jurisdictions.
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Gibraltar Bank Account - USD $ 1,200.00Gibraltar Bank AccountBankMin DepositCardsCurrenciesRemoteCommentsTuricum Private BankUSD 200,000NoUSD, EUR, GBPYesMoneycorp Bank Limitedcase-by-caseNoMulticurrencyYes
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Hong Kong Bank Account - USD $ 2,000.00Hong Kong Bank AccountBankMin DepositCardsCurrenciesRemoteCommentsDBS BankHKD 200,000YesHKD, USD, MulticurrencyYesA business nexus in Hong Kong is strictly required, in the form of clients, suppliers, employees or other counterparties.
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Isle of Man Bank Account - USD $ 1,200.00Isle of Man Bank AccountBankMin DepositCardsCurrenciesRemoteCommentsCapital International BankN/ANoUSD, EUR, GBPYes
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Labuan Bank Account - USD $ 500.00Labuan Bank AccountBankMin DepositCardsCurrenciesRemoteCommentsBank IslamUSD 10,000NoUSD, JPY, SGD, EUR, GBPYesMayBank International Labuan BranchUSD 25,000NoUSD, EUR, CAD, CHF, GBP, HKD, SGD, JPY, THB, AEDYesCitibankUSD 250,000NoMulticurrencyYes
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Liechtenstein Bank Account - USD $ 1,200.00Liechtenstein Bank AccountBankMin DepositCardsCurrenciesRemoteCommentsAlpinumCHF 250,000NoMulticurrencyYesCompanies conducting commercial activities (as opposed to only holding assets) must have a physical presence in the form of offices and employees in the country where it is incorporated or tax resident.Bendura BankUSD 500,000NoMulticurrencyYes
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Luxembourg Bank Account - USD $ 1,200.00Luxembourg Bank AccountBankMin DepositCardsCurrenciesRemoteCommentsEast West United BankN/AYesUSD, EUR, GBP, RUB, CHFYesCompanies conducting commercial activities are expected to conduct at least 30 incoming / outgoing transactions per month.
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Mauritius Bank Account - USD $ 600.00Mauritius Bank AccountBankMin DepositCardsCurrenciesRemoteCommentsBank OneUSD 25,000YesMulticurrencyYesCompanies must have some form of business connection to Africa in the form of clients, suppliers or investments.InvestecUSD 50,000YesMulticurrencyYes
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Panama Bank Account - USD $ 1,200.00Panama Bank AccountBankMin DepositCardsCurrenciesRemoteCommentsMMG BankUSD 10,000YesUSD, EUR, CHF, GBP, CADYesCredicorpUSD 50,000YesUSD, EURYesCapital BankUSD 20,000YesUSDYes
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Puerto Rico Bank Account - USD $ 300.00Puerto Rico Bank AccountBankMin DepositCardsCurrenciesRemoteCommentsFV BankCase by caseYesUSDYesStrategic BankUSD 100,000NoUSDYesArival BankN/ANoUSDYesCB International Bank LLCN/ANoMulticurrencyYes
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Saint Lucia Bank Account - USD $ 300.00Saint Lucia Bank AccountBankMin DepositCardsCurrenciesRemoteCommentsPROVEN BANK (Former BOSLIL)USD 5,000YesUSD, EUR, GBP, HKDYes
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Seychelles Bank Account - USD $ 500.00Seychelles Bank AccountBankMin DepositCardsCurrenciesRemoteCommentsAl SalamUSD 25,000YesUSDYes
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Singapore Bank Account - USD $ 900.00Singapore Bank AccountBankMin DepositCardsCurrenciesRemoteCommentsOCBC BankUSD 30,000YesUSD, SGD, AUD, CAD, HKD, NZD, GBP, EUR, JPY, CHFYesNexus in the form of client/supplier/partner/contractor in Singapore required.RHBSGD/USD 30,000NoMulticurrencyYesNexus in the form of client/supplier/partner/contractor in Singapore required.DBS BankSGD 250,000YesMulticurrencyYesNexus in the form of client/supplier/partner/contractor in Singapore required.UOB BankSGD 350,000YesMulticurrencyYesNexus in the form of client/supplier/partner/contractor in Singapore required.Credit SuisseUSD 3,000,000NoUSD, SGDYesBank of ChinaSGD 100,000NoUSD, SGD, EUR, GBP, NZD, RMB, AUD, JPY, HKD, CHF, CADYesNexus in the form of client/supplier/partner/contractor in Singapore required.
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Switzerland Bank Account - USD $ 1,200.00Switzerland Bank AccountBankMin DepositCardsCurrenciesRemoteCommentsmbaerCHF 5,000NoMulticurrencyYesCompanies must have an expected turnover of at least CHF 3,000,000SygnumCHF 3,000,000NoMulticurrencyYesDeposit must be maintained in crypto assets held through the bank's custody services.Credit SuisseCHF 1,000,000YesMulticurrencyYes
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USA Bank Account - USD $ 1,400.00USA Bank AccountBankMin DepositCardsCurrenciesRemoteCommentsUSA Bank AccountN/A (USD 250,000 preferred)NoUSDYesUSA Bank AccountTypically USD 25,000 - USD 50,000, for high right 500,000YesUSDYesAt least one US based signatory is required. Purpose to open an account in US is required.
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Vanuatu Bank Account - USD $ 500.00Vanuatu Bank AccountBankMin DepositCardsCurrenciesRemoteCommentsPacific Private BankUSD 1,500NoEUR, GBP, USDYesOutgoing USD transactions cannot be facilitated.
Our bank account opening service is not just a mere introduction to the bank. We assist you in filling out the business plan forms appropriately and help you understand and provide business details, commercial information, and purpose/use of the bank account that a given bank wants to know in order to approve your account application.
Banks want certainty and clarity on how the account will be used. Everything must be watertight. We will work with you to make sure there is minimal ‘back and forth’ and a smooth account opening process.
Bermuda Company (Exempted Company/LLC) Annual Fees – USD 9,200.00 (payable every January)
In the first year, the annual fee is USD 7,200 and billed on a pro-rata basis.
- Bermuda Monetary Authority Annual Fees (Government Fees)
- Providing Registered Office Services for the calendar year
- Providing Resident Representative Services for the calendar year
- Maintaining the Minute Book, Registers and Statutory Records
- Filing Ultimate Beneficial Ownership information with the Private Register of Beneficial Owners
- Preparing and filing the Annual Return
- Advising on the completion of and filing the Economic Substance Notification
Other Services (Optional)
- Formation and Maintenance of Exempted Partnerships, and Segregated Accounts Companies.
- Establishment of Trusts and provision of Trustee Services
- Continuation of Foreign Companies
- BMA Registration of Investment Funds and Securities Businesses, and related services
- Economic Substance Services (Local Directorship, Physical Office, Outsourcing of CIGA, etc.)
- Local Director Services
- Accounting Services
Please, contact us for further information.