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| Type of corporate vehicle |
limited and unlimited liability; private and public companies; llcs, international business companies (ibc) |
| Incorporation time scale |
1-2 weeks |
| Incorporation fees |
$10 – $500 BZD |
| Resident directors required |
No |
| Min number of directors |
2 Private 7 Public |
| Directors meetings required |
Yes |
| Other requirements |
Directors must be individuals |
| Beneficial ownership disclosure |
No |
| Shareholder disclosure |
Yes |
| Minimum no of shareholders |
1 |
| Bearer shares allowed |
Yes |
| No par value shares allowed |
No |
| Public share register |
Yes; Owners of Bearer shares not recorded. |
| Shareholders meetings required |
Yes |
| Frequency |
Annually |
| Place |
Anywhere, unless restricted by articles |
| Annual return required |
Yes |
| Audit required |
Yes |
| Foreign currency accounting allowed |
Yes |
| Registered office |
Yes |
| Registered agent |
No |
| Stamp/ capital duty |
Yes |
| Naming your company |
Formal approval procedure |
| Company mobility provisions |
No |
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