2016-01-01

International Business Companies Act 2016 (Consolidated to July 11, 2025)

Issued by the Financial Services Authority of Seychelles, this consolidated Act establishes the comprehensive legal framework for incorporating and operating international business companies (IBCs). It mandates registered agents, standardizes share capital and distribution rules, and codifies director duties, liability protections, and corporate governance procedures. The legislation further regulates mergers, continuations, and winding-up processes while empowering the Registrar to conduct investigations, enforce compliance, and strike off inactive entities.

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