Offshore Corporations

International Business Formation Filings

For customers who wish to form a business entity outside the United States, we may be able to provide assistance. CorpAmerica and its affiliates provide assistance in U.S. possessions (Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands), Canada, certain offshore financial centers located primarily in the Caribbean, and select jurisdictions around the world whose laws and company filing systems are similar to the United States and England. Many of these jurisdictions share a legal heritage which is described as English common law.

Defining International Filings

Though we refer to an offshore corporation as an international filing, the business entity will be formed only in the particular jurisdiction specified. Just as there is no single filing that authorizes a company to operate in all U.S. states, there is no single filing that allows a business to operate internationally. Companies must register to do business in each jurisdiction in which they will operate. Customers should contact the government authority for each country in which they will do business to determine that country's specific registration, licensing and renewal requirements.

Our International Jurisdictions

CorpAmerica can assist in international filings in English common law jurisdictions. This is because these governments have corporate statutes that are most similar to U.S. laws. English common law jurisdictions include:

Anguilla Gibraltar Nevis
Australia Guam New Zealand
Bahamas Guernsey Northern Mariana Islands
Barbados Hong Kong Panama
Belize Ireland Puerto Rico
Bermuda Isle of Man Singapore
British Virgin Islands Jersey Turks and Caicos
Canada Liberia United Kingdom
Cayman Islands Marshall Islands U.S. Virgin Islands

Placing An Order

We begin an international filing with a nonrefundable $100.00 deposit. This enables CorpAmerica to research and prepare a fee breakdown and a description of the information we will need for the filing. The total cost is provided once we receive the deposit and research the fees. Typically company formation fees for an offshore jurisdiction exceed US$1,000.00, and annual renewal fees are similar. To place an order, please contact one of our international experts at 877-246-2462 (toll-free) or 302-636-5448.

Special Requirements

Depending upon the country you indicate for your filing, CorpAmerica may require additional materials. One of the most common requirements is proof of identity, which usually means one or two examples of photo identification. We may also request proof of residence in that jurisdiction, such as a utility bill. There may be other requirements depending upon government regulations. Most jurisdictions require that service companies 'know their customer' and conduct certain due diligence searches prior to assisting in an international filing.

Did you know?

You can substantially reduce your chances of an IRS audit by filing your business as an LLC or Corporation. A recent study indicates that sole proprietors are almost 10 times more likely to be selected for an audit.