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IBC Incorporation

IBC Incorporation Procedure

  1. The resident agent must submit a request for a name approval. The name should reflect the corporate purpose of the company.
  2. Once the request is approved, a copy of the approval is faxed to the resident agent.
  3. The resident agent must then submit the following documents in triplicate:
    • Articles of Incorporation which must include the following:
      1. The approved name of the proposed corporation;
      2. Particulars on the registered office and resident agent;
      3. The authorized number of shares (at least 1);
      4. The number of directors (at least 1);
      5. A restriction to corporate purpose clause; and
      6. The signatures of two incorporators (one of whom must be a practicing attorney in Antigua and Barbuda).
    • Application for International Business Charter (must be consistent with the Articles of Incorporation);
    • Notice of change of registered office/agent;
    • Notice of Directors;
    • By-laws (optional).
  4. A Certificate of Incorporation is issued.