Commonwealth of Dominica International Business Companies

The requirements for the incorporation of an IBC are as follows:

1. Porposed name

Two or three names should be suggested in order of priority in case one or the other is not available.

2. Particulars of the beneficial owner:

- Name
- Address
- Occupation
- Date of Birth
- Telephone and Fax numbers
- Identification pages of his/her passport
- Passport Number
- Type of business the company will be involved in

3. Payment of Fees

Incorporation and 1st Year Fees and Taxes Annual Maintenance Fees and Taxes
Type of company IBC   IBC
Incorporation Fee US$ 850    
Government Fee 90 Government Fee 150
Nominee Director* 550 Nominee Director 650
Nominee Shareholder* 550 Nominee Shareholder 550
Registered Agent/Office 950 Registered Agent/Office 950
Corporate Requirements
Standard authorised share capital US$ 100 (there is no maximum)
Bearer shares allowed? Yes
Minimum number of shareholders/members One
Minimum number of directors One
Corporate directors permitted? Yes
Local directors required? No
Local meeting required? No
Company secretary required? No
Other Services which we provide
Nominee Declarations 150
Amending nominee Declarations 125
Certifications of documents by secretary 40
Change of company name 250
Changing company directors 125
Company searches 150
Increase in authorised share capital 200
Obtaining certificate of good standing 125
Opening company bank account 450
Signatory to account 150
Preparing share transfer document 125
Provision of certified copy of documents 175 (notarised only)
Provision of Power of Attorney 250
Banking facilities 250
Duplicate of originals 50
Corporate seal 30
Apostille 100
Basic resolution 50
Exclusiv telephone line and answering services (plus disbursements) 850
Courier services (plus cost) 25

Note: all fees are quoted in United Stated Dollars (US$). Currency Converter

1) This fee includes all costs involved in registering the company with the St. Vincent & The Grenadines authorities and the provision of copies of the articles and the minutes necessary to appoint the first directors and shareholders. This fee does not include the cost of providing the company with a Company Seal and Minute Book.

2) Includes the provision of registered office/agent, statutory filings and notices, standard nominee shareholders and corporate nominee director (US$ 50 transaction charge applies).

3) All time is charged on an hourly basis and the minimum fee is credited against the actual time incurred.

4) This fee includes the provision of three professional directors and company secretary.

5) * indicates optional