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Anguilla Business Company Formation — Exempted Company

Establish an Anguilla Business Company with Exempted Company status for eligible international activities. BRIS GROUP coordinates incorporation, licensed registered agent and annual compliance.

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Establishing an Anguilla Business Company

The Business Companies Act, R.S.A. c. B72 replaced the former separate IBC regime with a unified Business Company framework. An Exempted Company is designed for activities conducted mainly outside Anguilla.

01 / COMPANY TYPE

Business Company / Exempted Company

Exempted Company status is available for eligible overseas activities under the Business Companies Act. The former IBC designation is no longer a separate incorporation regime.

02 / MANAGEMENT

Foreign ownership & directors

A private company may have one shareholder and one director, with no general requirement for them to reside in Anguilla. Bearer shares are prohibited.

03 / LOCAL REQUIREMENTS

Registered agent & local office

A licensed Anguilla registered agent and registered office are mandatory. Beneficial ownership, financial records and statutory information must be maintained.

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Before incorporation

Documents and information

We assess international business activities, proposed Exempted Company status, ownership and KYC documentation before filing through a licensed Anguilla registered agent.

Identity documents

  • Certified passport or accepted identification for shareholders, directors and beneficial owners
  • Recent residential address evidence and source-of-funds information
  • Ownership chain and corporate documents for entity shareholders

Company information

  • Three proposed company names and detailed business description
  • Proposed director(s), shareholder(s), share structure and countries of operation
  • Expected transactions, banking plans and information for economic substance classification
Secure Document Submission

Send scans to BRIS GROUP first. The licensed agent will confirm certification, notarisation, apostille and translation requirements before you incur costs.

Compliance & Client Confidentiality

BRIS GROUP is supervised by HMRC for anti-money laundering purposes (registration number XRML00000101312) and is registered with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). Client onboarding includes identity verification and due diligence.

How it works

A clear incorporation process

Four coordinated stages, from initial review to company documents and ongoing administration.

01

Activity & structure review

Confirm the Business Company structure, exempted status and intended activities.

02

KYC and name clearance

Review directors, shareholders, beneficial ownership and source of funds.

03

Registry incorporation

Prepare constitutional documents and coordinate registration through the licensed agent.

04

Corporate file & annual renewal

Provide corporate documents and organise annual return, registered agent, records and economic substance obligations.

Corporate services

Services & Fees

Anguilla Business Company / Exempted Company formation and annual administration, with government charges and optional compliance services detailed in the quotation.

Company Formation
From US$1,200

Formation coordination, registered agent and initial corporate documentation, subject to the agreed package.

Annual Maintenance
From US$950

Annual registered-agent and office services, government renewal and compliance coordination as specified in the quotation.

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Anguilla — Video & Client Guide

Watch the BRIS GROUP Anguilla formation video and download the original Anguilla Business Company Client Guide 2026.

Anguilla company formation video

An introduction to the jurisdiction and the formation process.

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Client Guide 2026

Anguilla Business Company — Client Guide 2026

The official BRIS GROUP PDF explains the current Business Companies Act, exempted status, 0% local corporation tax, accounting records, economic substance and annual return obligations.

  • Business Companies Act and Exempted Company status
  • One director and shareholder; licensed registered agent
  • Accounting records and beneficial ownership
  • Annual return, government renewal and economic substance
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Frequently asked questions

Questions before you begin

Is the former Anguilla IBC still a separate company form?

No. The Business Companies Act replaced the separate IBC regime with a unified Business Company framework. Eligible international structures may apply for Exempted Company status.

Can non-residents own and direct an Anguilla company?

Yes. A private Business Company can have one shareholder and one director, without a general local residence requirement.

Is Anguilla corporate income tax 0%?

Anguilla does not impose a general corporate income tax. Local GST, licensing and sector-specific charges may still apply, and foreign tax obligations depend on the owner’s circumstances.

Are accounting records required?

Yes. Companies must keep adequate financial records and underlying documentation. Where records are held abroad, additional local information requirements apply.

What must be completed annually?

The annual return and Registry fee, registered-agent renewal, beneficial-ownership updates and applicable economic substance reporting must be addressed.

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This page is for general information only and does not constitute legal, tax or accounting advice. Incorporation and ongoing requirements depend on the proposed activities and circumstances.