JURISDICTIONS / REMOTE-FIRST

Where and how to form a company remotely.

A practical GEO directory covering the main company forms, separate resident and non-resident routes, the real remote-filing format and bank-KYB preparation.

DATA / 01

Transparent remote status

We show where filing is online, where a licensed CSP is mandatory and where a power of attorney and local representative are needed.

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Residents and non-residents

We distinguish the right to own a company from the right to manage or work in-country, as the requirements often differ.

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Faster bank-ready preparation

We pre-check UBO, source of funds, the business model and documents to reduce repeat KYC/KYB requests.

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Choose a jurisdiction for the real business model.

Company registration does not guarantee a licence, tax status or bank account. Banking approval and timing always remain with the bank or EMI.

FOUND / 72

GB / 01

Europe

United Kingdom

Ltd and LLP structures with remote filing and a familiar English-language corporate environment.

BASIC PRICE

from $450

1–5 business days

ONLINE / REMOTE

An Ltd can generally be filed online; identity verification, HMRC and banking onboarding remain separate processes.

Private company limited by shares (Ltd)A private company limited by guaranteeLLP

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

US / 02

North America

United States

LLCs and corporations in Delaware and other states for digital, e-commerce and investment projects.

BASIC PRICE

from $550

3–10 business days

ONLINE — CONDITIONS APPLY

State filing is completed remotely; the EIN, foreign qualification, licences and banking may require additional channels and time.

Delaware LLCDelaware C-CorporationA Public Benefit Corporation (PBC), whose charter states a sp…

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

PL / 03

Europe

Poland

Sp. z o.o. and other forms for EU operations, subject to e-signature, address and local compliance.

BASIC PRICE

from $1,800

10–30 business days

ONLINE — CONDITIONS APPLY

Selected forms are available through S24/PRS, but e-signatures, PESEL numbers, notarial documents or a representative depend on the structure and owner status.

Spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością (sp. z o.o.)Prosta spółka akcyjna (PSA)Spółka akcyjna (S.A.)

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

DE / 04

Europe

Germany

GmbH, UG and partnership structures with a notarial step and a strong EU profile.

BASIC PRICE

from $2,300

15–40 business days

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

Preparation is remote, but a GmbH/UG generally includes notarisation, commercial-register filing and a capital/bank step.

GmbHUG (haftungsbeschränkt)An Aktiengesellschaft (AG)

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FR / 05

Europe

France

SAS, SARL and single-owner forms through the formalités portal with a local address.

BASIC PRICE

from $1,900

7–20 business days

ONLINE — CONDITIONS APPLY

Formalities are filed online, but capital deposit, signatures, beneficial-owner data and regulated activities require additional evidence.

SAS or single-shareholder SASUSARL or single-member EURLA Société anonyme (SA)

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

EE / 06

Europe

Estonia

OÜ and other digitally managed forms; e-Residency does not replace tax analysis or banking KYC.

BASIC PRICE

from $950

1–5 business days

ONLINE / REMOTE

An OÜ can be managed digitally with an eligible e-ID/e-Residency; contact-person, address, tax and banking matters remain separate.

Osaühing (OÜ)Aktsiaselts (AS)Täisühing (TÜ) and usaldusühing (UÜ), general and limited par…

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

UA / 07

Europe

Ukraine

LLCs and entrepreneur structures with digital government services and separate non-resident requirements.

BASIC PRICE

on request

ONLINE — CONDITIONS APPLY

Model articles and a digital signature enable an online workflow for eligible applicants; foreign founders generally require additional documents.

Tovarystvo z obmezhenoiu vidpovidalnistiu (TOV)A supplementary-liability company (TDV), whose participants a…A private or public joint-stock company (PrAT/PAT)

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

CA / 08

North America

Canada

Federal and provincial corporations selected by operating location and director composition.

BASIC PRICE

from $1,550

3–10 business days

ONLINE / REMOTE

Federal incorporation and many provincial filings are online; director-residency and extra-provincial rules are checked for the selected province.

A federal CBCA business corporation, followed by extra-provin…A provincial corporation under the law of a specific province…An Unlimited Liability Company (ULC)

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

AE / 09

Middle East

United Arab Emirates

Mainland and free-zone structures with remote starts in selected zones and separate immigration/banking steps.

BASIC PRICE

from $2,500

3–15 business days

ONLINE — CONDITIONS APPLY

Many free zones allow the application and documents to start remotely; the establishment card, visa, biometrics and banking may require separate steps.

A mainland LLC licensed by the relevant emirate's economic de…FZE/FZ-LLC and other free-zone forms, with shareholder, offic…A civil or professional company for selected professional ser…

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

SG / 10

Asia

Singapore

Pte. Ltd., LLP and other forms with a required local director and rigorous KYB.

BASIC PRICE

on request

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

Filing is online through Bizfile, but a foreign client works through a registered corporate service provider and appoints a locally resident director.

Private company limited by shares (Pte. Ltd.)An exempt private company (EPC)A public company limited by shares, with no shareholder cap a…

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

HK / 11

Asia

Hong Kong

Companies limited by shares and other forms for international trade with company-secretary and audit requirements.

BASIC PRICE

from $1,450

3–10 business days

ONLINE — CONDITIONS APPLY

Incorporation can be filed electronically, while the registered office, company secretary, business registration, audit/tax and banking remain separate obligations.

A private company limited by sharesA public company limited by shares for broader capital raisin…A company limited by guarantee

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

IE / 12

Europe

Ireland

LTD and other forms through CRO/CORE with an Irish address, a secretary and either an EEA-resident director or the statutory bond route.

BASIC PRICE

on request

ONLINE — CONDITIONS APPLY

Remote CRO/CORE filing is available after signatures, address, secretary and the EEA-director/bond route are checked; it is not a universal zero-visit promise.

A private company limited by shares (LTD)A designated activity company (DAC), whose constitution defin…A public limited company (PLC)

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

NL / 13

Europe

Netherlands

BV, NV and cooperative structures through a civil-law notary, including an eligible online-notary route, with a genuine Dutch business address.

BASIC PRICE

from $2,600

10–30 business days

ONLINE — CONDITIONS APPLY

A BV may be incorporated through an online civil-law notary, but the notary individually confirms identity, documents, POA and the permitted channel.

Besloten vennootschap (BV)Naamloze vennootschap (NV)A coöperatie

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

BE / 14

Europe

Belgium

SRL/BV, SA/NV and other forms with a financial plan, Belgian registered office and a notarial or form-specific JustAct process.

BASIC PRICE

on request

ONLINE — CONDITIONS APPLY

The notarial deed may be executed online, but notary AML, contribution evidence and form-specific requirements remain mandatory.

Société à responsabilité limitée / besloten vennootschap (SRL…Société anonyme / naamloze vennootschap (SA/NV)Société coopérative / coöperatieve vennootschap (SC/CV), requ…

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

CY / 15

Europe

Cyprus

Private Ltd and other structures with electronic filing through a Cyprus lawyer, a local registered office and company secretary.

BASIC PRICE

from $2,300

10–20 business days

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

Electronic incorporation is coordinated by a Cyprus lawyer; remote eligibility is confirmed after AML and certified-document review.

A private company limited by shares (Ltd)A public company limited by shares, with enhanced capital, me…A company limited by guarantee, used for membership/non-profi…

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

MT / 16

Europe

Malta

Private/Public Limited Companies and partnerships through an authorised MBR BAROS user, with a local office and secretary.

BASIC PRICE

from $4,000

10–30 business days

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

Incorporation is filed electronically but only through a BAROS authorised user after full CSP AML; this is a representative, not self-service, mode.

A private limited liability companyA public limited liability company, requiring at least two di…A partnership en nom collectif

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

LT / 17

Europe

Lithuania

UAB, MB and other forms through the Register Centre: electronically for eligible signers or through a notary/representative.

BASIC PRICE

from $1,700

7–20 business days

ONLINE — CONDITIONS APPLY

Self-service can be fully electronic only for compatible identities/signatures; other non-residents use a notary or representative.

Uždaroji akcinė bendrovė (UAB)Mažoji bendrija (MB)Akcinė bendrovė (AB)

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

LV / 18

Europe

Latvia

SIA, low-capital SIA and AS structures with a Latvian legal address; e-filing is available with a recognised qualified signature.

BASIC PRICE

from $1,700

7–20 business days

ONLINE — CONDITIONS APPLY

Electronic filing is available with a recognised QES; an incompatible signature requires a notarised, postal or representative route.

Sabiedrība ar ierobežotu atbildību (SIA)A low-capital SIA, with capital of €1–€2,799 and restrictions…Akciju sabiedrība (AS)

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

CZ / 19

Europe

Czechia

s.r.o., a.s. and partnerships through a Czech notary/registry; the non-resident route generally uses a certified power of attorney.

BASIC PRICE

from $2,100

10–30 business days

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

Online notarial incorporation is available only with suitable identity infrastructure; a typical non-resident uses a Czech notary and certified POA.

Společnost s ručením omezeným (s.r.o.)Akciová společnost (a.s.)Veřejná obchodní společnost (v.o.s.)

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

SK / 20

Europe

Slovakia

s.r.o., a.s. and other forms with electronic registry filing, trade authorisation and a mandatory electronic mailbox.

BASIC PRICE

from $2,000

10–30 business days

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

Registry filing is electronic, but a typical non-resident uses a local eligible filer/QES and separately arranges statutory mailbox access.

Spoločnosť s ručením obmedzeným (s.r.o.)Akciová spoločnosť (a.s.)Jednoduchá spoločnosť na akcie (j.s.a.)

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

HU / 21

Europe

Hungary

Kft, Zrt and partnerships with mandatory electronic filing through a Hungarian legal representative and a local registered seat.

BASIC PRICE

from $2,300

10–25 business days

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

The company procedure is electronic, but filing is handled by a mandatory Hungarian legal representative; for the client this is a representative route.

Korlátolt felelősségű társaság (Kft)Zártkörűen működő részvénytársaság (Zrt)Nyilvánosan működő részvénytársaság (Nyrt)

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

RO / 22

Europe

Romania

SRL, SA and partnerships through ONRC online/QES or a representative, with a Romanian registered office and UBO disclosure.

BASIC PRICE

from $1,400

5–15 business days

ONLINE — CONDITIONS APPLY

ONRC supports electronic filing with a qualified signature; without compatible QES, a non-resident uses an authorised lawyer/representative.

Societate cu răspundere limitată (SRL)Societate pe acțiuni (SA)Societate în nume colectiv (SNC)

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

BG / 23

Europe

Bulgaria

EOOD/OOD, DPK and joint-stock forms through the Registry Agency using QES or lawyer filing and a Bulgarian address.

BASIC PRICE

from $1,350

5–15 business days

ONLINE — CONDITIONS APPLY

Electronic filing is possible with compatible QES; a foreign founder without one uses a Bulgarian lawyer/representative and certified documents.

Еднолично дружество с ограничена отговорност (EOOD)Дружество с ограничена отговорност (OOD)Дружество с променлив капитал (DPK)

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

HR / 24

Europe

Croatia

d.o.o., j.d.o.o. and d.d.; EU applicants may use eIDAS/e-Court, while non-EU applicants generally follow a notarial route.

BASIC PRICE

on request

ONLINE — CONDITIONS APPLY

An EU applicant with compatible eIDAS may use e-Court; a non-EU applicant generally uses a notary/POA and local professional.

Društvo s ograničenom odgovornošću (d.o.o.)Jednostavno d.o.o. (j.d.o.o.)Dioničko društvo (d.d.)

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

PT / 25

Europe

Portugal

Unipessoal Lda, Lda and SA through Empresa Online 2.0 with an eligible eID or through a legal professional.

BASIC PRICE

from $2,300

15–40 business days

ONLINE — CONDITIONS APPLY

Empresa Online 2.0 can provide an electronic route only where all signers have compatible CMD/eIDAS; otherwise an authorised professional is used.

Sociedade unipessoal por quotasSociedade por quotas (Lda)Sociedade anónima (SA)

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

ES / 26

Europe

Spain

SL/SRL, SA and partnerships through CIRCE and a notary; non-residents need NIE/NIF and often an apostilled power of attorney.

BASIC PRICE

from $2,900

20–45 business days

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

Preparation and CIRCE coordination may be remote, but an SL/SA requires a notarial public deed; a non-resident generally uses an apostilled POA.

Sociedad de responsabilidad limitada / sociedad limitada (SRL…Sociedad anónima (SA)Sociedad colectiva

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

DK / 27

Europe

Denmark

ApS, A/S and partnerships through Virk; foreign eID works only where compatible, and capital confirmation remains separate.

BASIC PRICE

on request

ONLINE — CONDITIONS APPLY

Electronic formation is available with compatible Danish/foreign eID; an unsupported applicant uses an agreed professional/authorisation route.

Anpartsselskab (ApS)Aktieselskab (A/S)Partnerselskab (P/S)

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

GE / 28

Europe

Georgia

LLC, JSC and partnerships through NAPR; a typical non-resident route uses a notarised power of attorney and physical legal address.

BASIC PRICE

from $500

1–5 business days

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

Remote formation is generally arranged through a notarised/apostilled POA and Georgian representative; universal foreign self-service is not claimed.

A limited liability company (LLC)A joint-stock company (JSC)A general partnership and limited partnership with different …

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

LU / 29

Europe

Luxembourg

Individual assessment: SARL, SARL-S, SA and other forms through a notary, subject to capital, permit and local-substance review.

BASIC PRICE

on request

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

Individual assessment: remote execution may use a notarial POA, but the business permit, real establishment, effective manager and capital KYC must be viable first.

Société à responsabilité limitée (SARL)SARL simplifiée (SARL-S), with €1–€12,000 capital, natural-pe…Société anonyme (SA)

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

SI / 30

Europe

Slovenia

Individual assessment: d.o.o. and other forms; simple SPOT online filing requires local identifiers, otherwise a notarial route applies.

BASIC PRICE

on request

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

Individual assessment: SPOT self-service requires local identifiers; a non-resident route may need a notary/POA and personal verification of the appointed manager.

Družba z omejeno odgovornostjo (d.o.o.)Delniška družba (d.d.)Družba z neomejeno odgovornostjo (d.n.o.)

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

FI / 31

Europe

Finland

Individual assessment: Oy and other forms with electronic filing, a foreign-ID route and EEA-residence/PRH-permit management rules.

BASIC PRICE

on request

ONLINE — CONDITIONS APPLY

Individual assessment: filing is electronic, but foreign identity codes, EEA-residence roles, PRH permits and a Finland representative can change the route.

Osakeyhtiö (Oy)Julkinen osakeyhtiö (Oyj)Avoin yhtiö

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

SE / 32

Europe

Sweden

Individual assessment: AB and other forms; the online service requires Swedish eID and the board/MD are subject to EEA-residence rules.

BASIC PRICE

on request

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

Individual assessment: the Swedish e-service requires Swedish eID; a typical foreign founder uses prescribed forms/local assistance plus EEA-governance planning.

Privat aktiebolag (private AB)Publikt aktiebolag (public AB)Handelsbolag (HB)

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

NO / 33

Europe

Norway

Individual assessment: AS, ASA and other forms through Altinn/Brønnøysund, subject to D-number and management-residence review.

BASIC PRICE

on request

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

Individual assessment: Altinn is digital only for eligible identifiers/signers; typical foreign founders need D-number/ID and local-professional or paper-channel coordination.

Aksjeselskap (AS)Allmennaksjeselskap (ASA)Ansvarlig selskap (ANS) and selskap med delt ansvar (DA), par…

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

CH / 34

Europe

Switzerland

Individual assessment: GmbH/Sàrl and AG/SA through a notary, a blocked capital account and a mandatory Swiss-resident representative.

BASIC PRICE

on request

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

Individual assessment: foreign shareholders may use a notarial POA, but a genuine Swiss-resident representative and blocked-capital AML are mandatory dependencies.

Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung / Sàrl (GmbH/Sàrl)Aktiengesellschaft / société anonyme (AG/SA)A sole proprietorship for eligible resident/personal activity.

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

IT / 35

Europe

Italy

SRL/SRLS through an Italian notary: remotely under an acceptable power of attorney or eligible online-notary procedure, with an Italian registered office and reciprocity review for some non-EU participants.

BASIC PRICE

from $2,300

15–40 business days

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

Individual assessment: an SRL/SRLS may be formed through an Italian notary under an acceptable power of attorney; an online video-notary process is separately available to eligible applicants, but is not a universal zero-visit route.

Società a responsabilità limitata (SRL)Società a responsabilità limitata semplificata (SRLS), using …Società per azioni (SpA)

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

GR / 36

Europe

Greece

IKE and other forms through e-YMS/GEMI; for a non-resident, the practical route uses an authorised third party, Greek identifiers and a certified document pack.

BASIC PRICE

from $1,900

10–30 business days

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

Individual assessment: e-YMS is a digital-first system, but the practical non-resident route uses an authorised third person, Greek identifiers and a certified foreign document pack.

Ιδιωτική Κεφαλαιουχική Εταιρεία (IKE)Εταιρεία Περιορισμένης Ευθύνης (EPE)Ανώνυμη Εταιρεία (AE)

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

RS / 37

Europe

Serbia

A DOO with minimum registered capital of RSD 100 and electronic APR filing through an authorised signatory, lawyer or notary.

BASIC PRICE

from $1,500

7–20 business days

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

Individual assessment: incorporation is filed electronically with APR, but the practical non-resident route commonly requires a Serbian lawyer/notary, qualified signature, electronic POA and proper digitisation of foreign evidence.

Društvo sa ograničenom odgovornošću (DOO)Akcionarsko društvo (AD)Ortačko društvo (OD) and komanditno društvo (KD), partnership…

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

ME / 38

Europe

Montenegro

A DOO with capital from €1 and a local registered office; foreign participants use CRPS/IRMS through a representative with prior identification and certified documents.

BASIC PRICE

from $1,450

7–20 business days

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

Individual assessment: CRPS/IRMS/eFirma support electronic steps, but a practical non-resident route uses a local representative, preliminary IRMS identification and certified foreign documents.

Društvo sa ograničenom odgovornošću (DOO)Akcionarsko društvo (AD)Ortačko/komanditno društvo are partnership forms; a foreign-c…

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

AL / 39

Europe

Albania

An SHPK with capital from ALL 100 through QKB/e-Albania and an authorised signatory, with simultaneous UBO disclosure and a legalised foreign document pack.

BASIC PRICE

from $1,450

5–15 business days

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

Individual assessment: QKB/e-Albania provides electronic filing, but the non-resident route is commonly completed by an authorised local filer under power of attorney with legalised documents and simultaneous UBO registration.

Shoqëri me përgjegjësi të kufizuar (SHPK)Shoqëri aksionare (SHA)Collective/limited partnerships are forms with unlimited liab…

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

MD / 40

Europe

Moldova

An SRL through ASP in person, remotely with a compatible electronic signature or under notarised power of attorney; a genuine Moldovan address and UBO declaration are required.

BASIC PRICE

from $1,000

3–10 business days

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

Individual assessment: ASP describes remote registration with an electronic signature, but a non-resident without compatible credentials practically uses a notarised power of attorney and local representative.

Societate cu răspundere limitată (SRL)Societate pe acțiuni (SA)General/limited partnerships and cooperatives are specialist …

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

MK / 41

Europe

North Macedonia

A DOOEL/DOO through the Central Registry and an authorised registration agent, with a Macedonian address, certified translations and separate UBO disclosure.

BASIC PRICE

from $1,350

7–20 business days

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

Individual assessment: Central Registry filing may be electronic, but a foreign founder's practical route uses an authorised registration agent, POA, verified signatures and court-certified Macedonian translations.

Društvo so ograničena odgovornost osnovano od edno lice (DOOE…Društvo so ograničena odgovornost (DOO/LLC)Poednostaveno društvo so ograničena odgovornost (PDOO/SLLC)

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

TR / 42

Europe

Türkiye

A Limited Şirket with capital from TRY 50,000: MERSİS preparation and Trade Registry Directorate registration under power of attorney with Turkish tax identifiers.

BASIC PRICE

from $2,500

10–30 business days

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

Individual assessment: MERSİS enables electronic preparation, but a foreign-founder route is commonly completed at the Trade Registry through an authorised representative under notarised POA with Turkish tax IDs and legalised records.

Limited Şirket (Ltd. Şti.)Anonim Şirket (A.Ş.)Collective and commandite companies are partnership forms wit…

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

PA / 43

Latin America

Panama

S.A. and S. de R.L. structures through a Panamanian lawyer-resident agent for international and regional operations with full UBO/AML transparency.

BASIC PRICE

from $1,750

5–15 business days

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

Preparation and KYC are remote, while a Panamanian lawyer-resident agent handles the public deed and filing; this is assisted remote formation, not a self-service portal.

Sociedad Anónima (S.A.)Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada (S. de R.L.)A branch of a foreign company, registered for an existing ove…

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

VG / 44

Caribbean

British Virgin Islands

A BVI Business Company through a licensed CSP for international holding, trading and investment use cases with BO and substance compliance.

BASIC PRICE

on request

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

The client completes KYC remotely, but a licensed CSP/registered agent must form and administer the BVI legal person.

A BVI Business Company limited by sharesA company limited by guarantee, with or without shares, mainl…An unlimited company, with or without shares

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

KY / 45

Caribbean

Cayman Islands

Exempted Companies, LLCs and ELPs through a licensed corporate-services provider for international and investment structures.

BASIC PRICE

on request

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

Formation data and KYC are provided remotely, but a Cayman professional-services provider handles filing and the registered office; regulated structures have additional steps.

An Exempted CompanyA Limited Liability Company (LLC)An Exempted Limited Partnership (ELP), commonly used for fund…

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

BS / 46

Caribbean

The Bahamas

IBCs and domestic companies through a licensed FCSP, with separate exchange-control, BO, tax and banking-onboarding analysis.

BASIC PRICE

on request

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

A licensed Bahamian FCSP files the IBC after remote KYC; local operations, exchange control and regulated permissions are separate procedures.

An International Business Company (IBC) limited by sharesA domestic company under the Companies Act for a business wit…An Exempted Limited Partnership and a registered foreign comp…

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

BZ / 47

Caribbean

Belize

Online company and LLP registration through OBRS; foreign participants work through a licensed Registered Agent.

BASIC PRICE

on request

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

Registry filing is online through OBRS, but a foreign participant must work through a licensed Registered Agent.

A private company limited by sharesA company limited by guarantee, with or without shares, and a…A Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

KN / 48

Caribbean

Saint Kitts and Nevis — Nevis

Nevis Business Corporations and LLCs through a licensed TCSP with mandatory registered office, UBO and accounting records.

BASIC PRICE

on request

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

KYC and preparation can be remote, but a licensed Nevis TCSP/registered agent handles name reservation, formation and ongoing administration.

A Nevis Business CorporationA Nevis Limited Liability Company (LLC)A Nevis Multiform Foundation

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

PR / 49

North America

Puerto Rico

LLCs and corporations in a US territory with electronic filing, a local registered agent and separate federal/PR tax analysis.

BASIC PRICE

on request

ONLINE / REMOTE

Department of State formation is filed electronically; resident agent/offices, EIN/SURI, permits, tax and banking are separate steps.

A Limited Liability Company (LLC)A Domestic For-Profit CorporationA Close Corporation

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

MX / 50

Latin America

Mexico

S. de R.L. de C.V., S.A. de C.V. and S.A.P.I. through a notary, RFC and RNIE; non-resident setups generally use a power of attorney.

BASIC PRICE

from $3,000

20–45 business days

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

A non-resident generally forms a traditional company through an apostilled/consular power of attorney, Mexican notary and local representative; the S.A.S. online route is limited to eligible e.firma users.

A Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada de Capital Variable (S…A Sociedad Anónima de Capital Variable (S.A. de C.V.)A Sociedad Anónima Promotora de Inversión de Capital Variable…

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

BR / 51

Latin America

Brazil

LTDA and S.A. structures through REDESIM and the commercial registry, with a CNPJ, local address and non-resident owner's representative.

BASIC PRICE

on request

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

Preparation and filing can be coordinated remotely, but a non-resident acts through a Brazil-resident representative and local registry/tax professionals.

A Sociedade Limitada (LTDA)A Sociedade Anônima (S.A.), closed or listed/openA Sociedade Simples

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

CL / 52

Latin America

Chile

SpA, Ltda and S.A. structures with electronic RES filing; foreign ownership is possible, subject to a RUT and Chile-resident tax representative.

BASIC PRICE

from $1,900

10–30 business days

ONLINE — CONDITIONS APPLY

RES permits electronic formation, but a non-resident generally needs a RUT, Chile-resident representative and eligible signature/notarial execution.

A Sociedad por Acciones (SpA)A Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada (Ltda)A Sociedad Anónima (S.A.), closed or open

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

UY / 53

Latin America

Uruguay

SAS, S.A. and S.R.L. structures; digital SAS is limited to eligible advanced-e-signature users, while others use a notary and power of attorney.

BASIC PRICE

from $2,700

15–40 business days

ONLINE — CONDITIONS APPLY

Digital SAS is fully online only for eligible natural-person participants with recognised advanced e-signatures; most non-residents use the notary/power-of-attorney route.

A Sociedad por Acciones Simplificada (SAS)A Sociedad Anónima (S.A.)A Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada (S.R.L.)

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

CR / 54

Latin America

Costa Rica

S.R.L. and S.A. structures filed electronically through a Costa Rican notary, with RTBF and separate tax/licensing steps.

BASIC PRICE

from $2,700

15–40 business days

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

Filing is electronic, but a Costa Rican notary submits it based on a public deed; foreign founders generally act through an approved power of attorney.

A Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada (S.R.L.)A Sociedad Anónima (S.A.)A branch of a foreign company

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CO / 55

Latin America

Colombia

An SAS registered through the Chamber of Commerce/VUE with NIT/RUT and RUB follow-up; non-resident setups generally use a representative and apostilled power of attorney.

BASIC PRICE

from $1,800

10–25 business days

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

Chamber/VUE filing may be electronic, but a non-resident case generally requires a Colombian representative/authorised filer, foreign-document formalities and separate tax/banking steps.

A Sociedad por Acciones Simplificada (SAS), with one or more …A Sociedad Limitada (Ltda.)A branch of a foreign company for an existing overseas entity…

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PE / 56

Latin America

Peru

An S.A.C. formed through a notary and SID-SUNARP with RUC follow-up; non-residents may use a power of attorney, while the online SACS route has narrow eligibility conditions.

BASIC PRICE

from $2,000

15–35 business days

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

An ordinary S.A.C. is formed through a Peruvian notary/SID-SUNARP; non-residents generally sign a sufficient apostilled power of attorney. SACS self-service is available only to eligible digital participants.

A Sociedad Anónima Cerrada (S.A.C.)A Sociedad Comercial de Responsabilidad Limitada (S.R.L.) wit…A Sociedad por Acciones Cerrada Simplificada (SACS)

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

EC / 57

Latin America

Ecuador

An SAS through the Superintendency of Companies with automatic RUC; foreign ownership is possible subject to ownership-chain disclosure and a local power of attorney where required.

BASIC PRICE

from $1,800

10–30 business days

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

SCVS supports electronic SAS formation, but foreign shareholders without suitable local e-signature/authority generally use an Ecuadorian representative/power of attorney and formalised documents.

A Sociedad por Acciones Simplificada (SAS), with one or more …A Compañía de Responsabilidad Limitada (Cía. Ltda.)A Compañía Anónima (S.A.)

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

PY / 58

Latin America

Paraguay

An EAS through SUACE or a traditional S.R.L.; a non-resident without Paraguayan ID participates through a representative holding local ID and proper authority.

BASIC PRICE

from $2,200

15–40 business days

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

The EAS workflow is online, but the principal legal representative must hold Paraguayan electronic identity. A non-resident without local ID forms through such a representative and proper authority.

An Empresa por Acciones Simplificadas (EAS), with one or more…A Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada (S.R.L.)A Sociedad Anónima (S.A.)

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AU / 59

Oceania

Australia

Pty Ltd and other corporate forms with a director living in Australia and a separate banking KYB process.

BASIC PRICE

on request

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

Registry filing is online, but a non-resident needs a director living in Australia, local addresses and separate identity, tax, licensing and banking steps.

A proprietary company limited by shares (Pty Ltd)A proprietary unlimited companyA public company limited by shares (Ltd), used for larger cap…

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

NZ / 60

Oceania

New Zealand

NZ Limited with online filing, local addresses and a New Zealand director or an eligible Australian director.

BASIC PRICE

on request

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

Companies Register filing is online, but a non-resident needs a qualifying New Zealand or Australian director, local addresses, signed consents and separate post-registration processes.

A company limited by shares (Limited)An unlimited company, whose shareholders have unlimited liabi…Overseas-company registration

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

MY / 61

Asia

Malaysia and Labuan

Two distinct routes: a mainland Sdn Bhd with a resident director or a Labuan Company through a licensed trust company.

BASIC PRICE

on request

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

Mainland filing is online with a resident director and secretary; mandatory licensed trust company files a Labuan application after its own due diligence. Neither route creates an automatic licence or bank account.

A mainland private company limited by shares (Sdn Bhd)A mainland public company (Berhad), company limited by guaran…A registered foreign company or branch

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

KZ / 62

Asia

Kazakhstan — AIFC

AIFC Private Companies and other forms using Digital Resident, an AIFC office and separate authorisation for regulated activities.

BASIC PRICE

on request

ONLINE — CONDITIONS APPLY

A standard AIFC entity application may be submitted through digital channels by the applicant or an authorised representative. This is a remote registry workflow, not automatic regulatory, tax or bank approval.

Private Company LimitedPublic Company, used for wider capital raising and subject to…Limited Liability Partnership or Limited Partnership, partner…

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

AM / 63

Asia

Armenia

LLCs and other forms for foreign owners through a representative, with an Armenian address, translations and BO reporting.

BASIC PRICE

from $1,100

3–10 business days

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

Foreign founders can start remotely through an authorised Armenian representative, but foreign-document authentication, translation and registry verification remain case-specific. The instant electronic route is not a universal non-resident promise.

Limited Liability Company (LLC) is the standard private opera…A Joint-Stock Company, open or closed, for projects requiring…A branch of a foreign legal entity

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

BH / 64

Middle East

Bahrain

SPCs, WLLs and branches through SIJILAT; foreign ownership, premises and licensing depend on the selected activity.

BASIC PRICE

on request

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

Most formation steps can be coordinated through SIJILAT and an authorised professional body, but foreign security checks, document legalisation, site or licence approvals and bank KYB prevent a blanket fully-online promise.

A Single Person Company (SPC)A With Limited Liability (WLL) company, generally used for tw…A Bahraini Shareholding Company (Closed)

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

MU / 65

Africa

Mauritius

A domestic Private Company or Global Business route with resident directors, a management company and genuine substance.

BASIC PRICE

on request

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

A domestic company can be prepared through local professionals; GBL and Authorised Company applications must run through a licensed management company. Registry or FSC filing can be remote, but officer acceptance, due diligence, substance, licences and bank KYB remain substantive steps.

A domestic Private Company limited by sharesA Public CompanyA Global Business Licence company

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

SC / 66

Africa

Seychelles

IBCs and other international structures only through a licensed ICSP, with a registered agent, BO and accounting records.

BASIC PRICE

on request

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

IBC formation is designed to run through a Seychelles FSA-licensed registered agent and can normally be coordinated without founder travel. It is a provider-led filing, not anonymous self-service or a guarantee of licence, tax treatment or banking.

An International Business Company (IBC)A domestic company under the domestic Companies Act for a loc…A Limited Partnership

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

RW / 67

Africa

Rwanda

Online registration of a domestic company with foreign owners; licences, tax, banking and local operations remain separate.

BASIC PRICE

on request

ONLINE / REMOTE

RDB officially provides a 100% online company-registration process that foreign passport holders can use. The rating applies only to registry formation, not activity licences, tax compliance, immigration, bank onboarding or every branch document.

A private company limited by sharesA company limited by guarantee or limited by both shares and …An unlimited company

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

ZA / 68

Africa

South Africa

Pty Ltd and other forms through CIPC/BizPortal with passport verification, a local address and annual CIPC/SARS obligations.

BASIC PRICE

on request

ONLINE — CONDITIONS APPLY

CIPC and BizPortal provide paperless company services, and a foreign-passport case can often be coordinated remotely through the applicable workflow or representative. Identity verification, custom or foreign documents, licences, SARS and banking may still require manual or in-person steps.

A Private Company (Pty Ltd)A Public Company (Ltd)A Personal Liability Company (Inc.)

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

KZ / 69

Asia

Kazakhstan

A mainland LLP outside the AIFC: foreign ownership, a local address, filing through eGov or a representative and separate immigration, licensing and banking procedures.

BASIC PRICE

from $1,500

5–15 business days

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

For a non-resident, the practical route uses a power of attorney and local representative. A fully remote eGov workflow is possible only where all required persons have suitable IINs, tax-database records and electronic signing capability.

A limited liability partnership (LLP) is the standard private…A joint-stock company (JSC) is used for more complex capital,…A branch of a foreign company is a separate establishment wit…

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

KG / 70

Asia

Kyrgyzstan

An LLC with one or more participants, Ministry of Justice registration, beneficial-owner disclosure and a representative route for non-residents.

BASIC PRICE

from $1,100

5–15 business days

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

For a non-resident, the practical route is filing by an authorised representative under a notarised power of attorney. Digital registration is available with compatible local identification and electronic signing but does not remove foreign originals and translations.

A limited liability company (LLC or OsOO) is the standard pri…An additional-liability company exposes participants to addit…A joint-stock company is a more formal structure for capital …

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

UZ / 71

Asia

Uzbekistan

An LLC under the new 2026 law: PINFL and OneID for the digital workflow, documents in the state language and a power of attorney for the representative route.

BASIC PRICE

from $1,700

7–20 business days

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

A non-resident may begin remotely and act through a representative under a power of attorney. The digital workflow requires PINFL, OneID and compatible signing; parts of identification, translation and banking remain outside the registry portal.

A limited liability company (LLC or MChJ) is the standard pri…A joint-stock company (JSC or AJ) is used for share capital a…A branch of a foreign legal entity is an establishment of the…

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES

AZ / 72

Asia

Azerbaijan

A foreign-invested LLC through the State Tax Service, with a legal address, legalised documents and separate banking KYB.

BASIC PRICE

from $1,800

7–20 business days

VIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

For a foreign founder, the baseline practical route uses a notarised power of attorney and filing by a representative with the State Tax Service. Electronic filing depends on the investment category, local electronic identity and officer requirements.

A limited liability company (LLC or MMC) is the standard priv…A joint-stock company is an open or closed share-capital stru…General or limited partnerships and cooperatives are availabl…

RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ROUTES