How to Register a Company in Anguilla

A complete guide to Anguilla company registration — from choosing your entity to receiving your certificate.

Registering a company in Anguilla is one of the more streamlined offshore incorporation processes available today. Anguilla’s Commercial Online Registration Network (ACORN) allows for efficient filings, and most registrations are confirmed within 2 to 5 business days.

What Types of Companies Can Be Registered in Anguilla?

Before starting the registration process, you need to choose your entity type. The three main structures available under Anguillian law are:

  • Limited Liability Company (LLC) — Governed by the Limited Liability Company Act, the LLC is the most popular choice for offshore purposes. It offers flexible management, no minimum capital requirement, and strong privacy protections for members.
  • Business Company (ABC) — Governed by the Business Companies Act 2022, the Anguilla Business Company is a modernised share-based structure suitable for holding, trading, and investment.
  • International Business Company (IBC) — An older structure still widely used for international trade, holding, and asset protection.

Each has different governance requirements, so the right choice depends on your intended use, jurisdictions where you’ll operate, and ownership structure.

Anguilla Company Registration Requirements

To register a company in Anguilla, you will need to provide:

  1. Proposed company name — Must be unique and not similar to existing registered names. The name must end in “LLC”, “L.L.C.”, “Limited Liability Company” (for LLCs) or “Ltd”, “Limited”, “Inc” (for Business Companies).
  2. Registered agent — All companies registered in Anguilla must maintain a licensed registered agent within the territory. We provide this service.
  3. Articles of Organization or Incorporation — The founding constitutional document of your company.
  4. Member/shareholder details — Names and addresses of initial members or shareholders (not publicly available for LLCs and IBCs).
  5. Director information — For Business Companies, at least one director is required.

Privacy note: Anguilla does not require public disclosure of shareholders, members, or directors for LLCs and IBCs. Beneficial ownership information is held by the registered agent under confidentiality obligations.

The Anguilla Company Registration Process

Step 1: Name Search and Reservation

We conduct a name availability search through ACORN. If available, your chosen name can be reserved for 30 days while documents are prepared.

Step 2: Prepare Incorporation Documents

For an LLC, this means the Articles of Organization. For a Business Company, Articles of Incorporation. We draft these documents in compliance with Anguillian law.

Step 3: Appoint a Registered Agent

Every Anguilla company must have a licensed registered agent. The registered agent receives official correspondence on behalf of the company and maintains statutory records.

Step 4: File with ACORN

Documents are submitted to the Anguilla Commercial Online Registration Network along with the applicable government fee.

Step 5: Receive Your Certificate

Once approved, the Registrar issues your Certificate of Formation (LLC) or Certificate of Incorporation (ABC/IBC). Your company is legally registered and can begin operations.

How Long Does Anguilla Company Registration Take?

Standard registration takes 2 to 5 business days from the date documents are filed. Same-day or next-day registration is available at an additional cost for urgent incorporations.

What Happens After Registration?

Once your company is registered in Anguilla, you should consider:

  • Opening a corporate bank account — see our guide on banking in Anguilla
  • Maintaining your registered agent relationship — annual fees apply
  • Annual renewal — Anguilla companies are subject to annual government fees to maintain good standing

Registered Company in Anguilla: Annual Obligations

Anguilla companies have relatively few ongoing requirements compared to other jurisdictions:

  • Payment of annual government fee (due by May 31 each year)
  • Maintenance of a licensed registered agent
  • Economic substance requirements may apply depending on the nature of your business

Tax position: Companies registered in Anguilla that do not conduct business within Anguilla are not subject to corporate income tax, capital gains tax, or withholding tax in Anguilla.

Ready to Register a Company in Anguilla?

Our team handles the entire Anguilla company registration process on your behalf. Contact us to get started, or review our fees and costs to understand what is involved.

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