Antigua is an island located in between the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic ocean, the nation consists of two major islands (Antigua and Barbuda) with a number of neighbouring smaller islands. It is bordered by Saint Kitts & Nevis, Montserrat and Guadeloupe, with the coast of Antigua (west) and Atlantic ocean (east).  The capital of Antigua and Barbuda is St. John, with the nation having a population of over 89,000 people.

The official language of Antigua and Barbuda is English, its judicial system is based on the English legal system, the English common law (the legal framework of this jurisdiction) while the IBC (International Business Company) Act 1982 (amended 2018) and LLC (Limited Liability Company) Act 2000 guides company registration and formation related services. The official currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD). The authority responsible for the regulation of IBC in this jurisdiction is the International Financial Sector Authority (IFSA).

WHY REGISTER COMPANY IN ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA?

• Politically and economically stable jurisdiction;
• Modern-day offshore financial sector;
• Easier company incorporation process;
• No currency exchange control ( a liberalized economy);
• The well-equipped banking system with strict banking confidentiality laws;
• Confidentiality of beneficial owners and shareholders (not available to the public)
• Favourable tax regime;
• Double taxation treaties with 12 countries and TIE treaties with 20 countries;
• No minimum capital requirements;
• No annual audited or financial reports filing requirements;
• Legal registered address and registered agent;
• Presence of free trade zones (and processing zones). 

REGISTERING A COMPANY IN ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA:

Step 1. GFSC Global works with the client to get the company’s name and activity approval from the Companies Registry;
Step 2. GFSC Global with the client to secure the Memorandum of Association (MOA);
Step 3. GFSC Global collects, prepares and files the necessary incorporation documents on behalf of the client to the relevant authorities for approval;
Step 4. GFSC Global works with the client to open a corporate bank account in Antigua;
Step 5. GFSC Global deliver the certificate of incorporation personally to the client or via courier service.