Where Offshore Companies Provide Easy Redomiciliation

Moving a company from one jurisdiction to another without breaking its legal identity sounds complicated, but in the right places it’s surprisingly efficient. That process—variously called re-domiciliation, continuance, or continuation—lets you shift your company’s legal home while keeping contracts, bank accounts, assets, and history intact. If you’ve ever tried to close a company and re-incorporate elsewhere, you know how messy and risky that can be. When the destination jurisdiction has a clean, predictable pathway, redomiciling can save months and protect continuity. Below is a pragmatic guide to where redomiciliation is easiest, why, and how to get it right the first time. I’ll draw on a decade of moving companies across borders—fund SPVs out of the BVI, SaaS holding companies into the UAE, family investment vehicles into Jersey—and share what actually speeds things up, what derails applications, and what it really costs.

What “redomiciliation” actually means

Redomiciliation is a legal change of corporate domicile from Jurisdiction A to Jurisdiction B. It does not create a new entity. Your company:

  • Keeps the same legal personality and ownership
  • Retains contracts, assets, bank accounts, and liabilities
  • Adopts the corporate law of the new jurisdiction going forward

Some countries allow inbound and outbound moves. Others only accept inbound continuations (e.g., Singapore) or do not support redomiciliation at all (e.g., Hong Kong). The ease of redomiciliation depends on whether both “old” and “new” jurisdictions allow it, and how aligned their company law is.

When redomiciliation makes sense

  • Banking: Your current jurisdiction has become “de-risked” by banks; you need a domicile that compliance teams accept.
  • Tax residence: You’re relocating management and control or aligning with economic substance requirements.
  • Regulation: Your business model needs licensing or fund structures more easily available elsewhere.
  • Perception and counterparties: Investors, marketplaces, or payment processors prefer certain domiciles.
  • Sanctions or lists: You must exit a jurisdiction added to restrictive lists or with severe operational friction.

What makes a jurisdiction “easy”

I evaluate ease using eight factors:

  • Inbound and outbound allowed: Both directions supported in law.
  • Predictable timeline: Standard cases consistently done in weeks, not months.
  • Light but solid documentation: No unusual notarization or court approvals.
  • Transparent cost: Clear government fees and agent fees with low hidden extras.
  • Minimal regulatory sign-off: For unregulated businesses, no special approvals.
  • Flexible company law: No capital or audit requirements for private companies unless desired.
  • Bank familiarity: Banks recognize the destination jurisdiction, easing post-move updates.
  • Continuity tools: Clear certificate of continuance and acceptance of foreign registers, charges, and corporate history.

With that framework, here’s where the path is smoothest.

Lean, fast, and economical: IBC and LLC hubs

These jurisdictions are reliable for owner-managed businesses, holding companies, and SPVs that don’t need heavy regulatory oversight. Expect streamlined filings, modest fees, and quick turnaround.

Seychelles

  • Why it’s easy: Straightforward Companies (IBC) Act continuance provisions; minimal capital formalities.
  • Inbound/outbound: Both permitted.
  • Typical timeline: 7–15 business days once documents are complete.
  • Costs (estimates as of 2025): Government fees ~$300–$600; service provider fees $900–$1,800; annual renewal ~$350–$700.
  • Substance: Light-touch, but Economic Substance (ES) rules apply to relevant activities; practical for pure holding with minimal requirements.
  • Watch-outs: Some banks still prefer BVI/Cayman; if you need premium banking, consider those instead.

Professional note: When a European SaaS founder needed speed after his old jurisdiction got flagged by PSPs, Seychelles was the quickest bridge. He later moved again to Cyprus once his team footprint grew in the EU.

Belize

  • Why it’s easy: Continuation is part of the IBC regime; good templates and experienced agents.
  • Inbound/outbound: Both permitted.
  • Timeline: 7–14 business days.
  • Costs: Government fees ~$350–$600; provider fees $1,000–$1,800; annual renewal ~$400–$800.
  • Substance: ES law in place; pure holding typically manageable.
  • Watch-outs: Perception at some European banks is mixed; not a problem with payment processors in my experience.

Anguilla

  • Why it’s easy: Business Companies Act supports seamless continuances; efficient registry.
  • Inbound/outbound: Both permitted.
  • Timeline: 5–10 business days.
  • Costs: Government fees ~$300–$500; provider fees $1,000–$1,800; annual renewal ~$350–$700.
  • Substance: Similar to other IBCs; relevant activities require substance.
  • Watch-outs: Ensure your existing charges and mortgages are carried over properly; the registrar handles this well, but only with complete filings.

The Bahamas

  • Why it’s easy: Mature IBC regime with clear continuation rules; good global familiarity.
  • Inbound/outbound: Both permitted.
  • Timeline: 10–20 business days.
  • Costs: Government fees ~$350–$800; provider fees $1,200–$2,200; annual renewal ~$600–$1,100.
  • Substance: ES rules enforced; more scrutiny on real activity if doing distribution, finance, or IP.
  • Watch-outs: Transparency standards are stricter than a decade ago—expect a thorough KYC pack.

Nevis (LLCs and corporations)

  • Why it’s easy: LLC continuances are particularly smooth; asset-protection-friendly.
  • Inbound/outbound: Both permitted.
  • Timeline: 5–12 business days.
  • Costs: Government fees ~$400–$700; provider fees $1,000–$2,000; annual renewal ~$300–$700.
  • Substance: ES rules apply as elsewhere.
  • Watch-outs: Great for private wealth and holding, but for mainstream corporate banking consider BVI or Jersey.

The premium group: BVI, Cayman, Bermuda, and the Crown Dependencies

These centers combine ease of re-domiciliation with strong bank acceptance and sophisticated legal systems. If you plan to bring in institutional investors, interact with prime brokers, or run fund structures, these are safe bets.

British Virgin Islands (BVI)

  • Why it’s easy: The BVI Business Companies Act is the gold standard for continuations; registrars process these all the time.
  • Inbound/outbound: Both permitted.
  • Timeline: 5–10 business days with complete documents.
  • Costs: Government fees ~$500–$1,000; agent fees $1,500–$3,000; annual renewal ~$800–$1,600 (varies with share capital/tier).
  • Substance: ES regime enforced since 2019; pure equity holding often minimal substance, but distribution/finance/IP require more.
  • Banking: Widely recognized and accepted by banks across EMEA and Asia; good fit for fund SPVs and holding companies.
  • My take: If you want “frictionless and credible,” BVI is usually top of the list.

Common mistake: Not updating the register of charges during continuance. If your company has a loan secured against shares or assets, make sure the security is properly migrated and registered post-continuation.

Cayman Islands

  • Why it’s easy: Companies Act has robust and predictable continuation procedures; professional ecosystem is excellent.
  • Inbound/outbound: Both permitted.
  • Timeline: 2–3 weeks is typical.
  • Costs: Government fees ~$700–$1,500; local counsel/service fees $2,500–$5,000; annual renewal ~$1,000–$2,000.
  • Substance: ES rules apply; private equity/fund SPVs often structured to meet requirements.
  • Banking: Excellent with global institutions; top choice for funds and capital markets.
  • Watch-outs: Timing around year-end filings to avoid duplicate annual fees; Cayman runs on calendar-year fees for many company types.

Bermuda

  • Why it’s easy: Longstanding “continuation into/from Bermuda” framework plus world-class legal system.
  • Inbound/outbound: Both permitted.
  • Timeline: 2–4 weeks (longer if licensed or insurance-related).
  • Costs: Government fees ~$1,000–$2,000; provider fees $3,000–$6,000; annual renewal typically higher than BVI/Cayman.
  • Substance: Bermuda substance rules are mature; credible for re/insurance, aircraft financing, and funds.
  • Banking: Strong perception with major counterparties.
  • Watch-outs: Heavier director and officer obligations; plan board composition accordingly.

Jersey

  • Why it’s easy: Continuance regime is clear, with a responsive registrar; excellent for fund and wealth vehicles.
  • Inbound/outbound: Both permitted.
  • Timeline: 2–4 weeks for private companies; longer with JFSC consent if sensitive sectors.
  • Costs: Government fees ~$700–$1,500; provider fees $3,000–$6,000; annual ongoing services can be higher due to governance standards.
  • Substance: Real board governance expected for relevant activities; substance arrangements are credible and bank-friendly.
  • Banking: Excellent acceptance across UK/Europe.
  • Watch-outs: Expect rigorous KYC/AML; don’t attempt a rushed file.

Guernsey

  • Why it’s easy: Similar to Jersey—predictable, with high compliance standards.
  • Inbound/outbound: Both permitted.
  • Timeline: 2–4 weeks.
  • Costs: Comparable to Jersey.
  • Substance and banking: Strong.
  • Watch-outs: If you’re moving a fund vehicle, coordinate with the GFSC early.

Isle of Man

  • Why it’s easy: Continuation allowed; registry is efficient; cost-effective compared to Jersey/Guernsey.
  • Inbound/outbound: Both permitted.
  • Timeline: 2–4 weeks.
  • Costs: Government fees ~$600–$1,200; provider fees $2,000–$4,000; annual costs competitive for a premium center.
  • Substance and banking: Solid for aviation, shipping, and tech holdcos.
  • Watch-outs: Paperwork must be pristine—beneficial ownership filings are checked thoroughly.

Gibraltar

  • Why it’s easy: Dedicated redomiciliation regulations with a practical registrar.
  • Inbound/outbound: Both permitted.
  • Timeline: 1–3 weeks for straightforward continuances.
  • Costs: Government ~$500–$1,000; provider $1,500–$3,000; annuals moderate.
  • Substance and banking: Good access to UK corridors; crypto-regulatory framework exists but expect scrutiny.
  • Watch-outs: Sensitive to sanction-screening and source-of-funds; prep a robust compliance package.

UAE options: RAK ICC, ADGM, and DIFC

The UAE has become a preferred destination for founders relocating management teams to Dubai or Abu Dhabi. Each zone has different strengths.

RAK International Corporate Centre (RAK ICC)

  • Why it’s easy: One of the most straightforward inbound/outbound continuation frameworks globally; the registrar works with checklists and clear templates.
  • Inbound/outbound: Both permitted.
  • Timeline: 7–15 business days once your agent has all docs.
  • Costs: Government ~$1,200–$1,800; agent fees $2,000–$4,000; annual renewal ~$1,200–$2,000.
  • Substance: You can pair RAK ICC with UAE mainland or free zone office leases for economic substance if needed; many holding companies don’t require heavy footprint.
  • Banking: Improved significantly; local banks now have clearer onboarding paths if management is UAE-based and KYC is robust.
  • My take: For entrepreneurs physically in the UAE, RAK ICC is an excellent “easy button” for redomiciliation.

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)

  • Why it’s easy: English-law framework, very professional registry, strong judicial system.
  • Inbound/outbound: Both permitted.
  • Timeline: 2–4 weeks for non-regulated entities; add time if you need FSRA approvals.
  • Costs: Government ~$1,600–$2,500; provider $3,000–$6,000; office/substance costs depend on your model.
  • Banking and reputation: High with institutional counterparties; excellent for VC-backed tech holdcos and fintechs.
  • Watch-outs: Leasing/registered address and governance standards are a step up from cheaper offshore centers, which is good for perception but adds cost.

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)

  • Why it’s easy: Similar to ADGM in professionalism; strongest brand in financial services within the UAE.
  • Inbound/outbound: Both permitted.
  • Timeline: 2–4 weeks.
  • Costs: Generally higher than ADGM.
  • Banking: Strong; many global banks present.
  • Watch-outs: Use DIFC if you plan to be within financial services or want maximum prestige; otherwise RAK ICC or ADGM can be more cost-effective.

EU-accessible pathways: Cyprus and Malta

If you need an EU-adjacent or EU member base with treaty benefits and access to European payment networks, these two tend to be the most practical for continuations.

Cyprus

  • Why it’s easy: Companies Law supports inbound and outbound continuance; registry is familiar with the process.
  • Inbound/outbound: Both permitted.
  • Timeline: 4–8 weeks (advertisement period and court affidavit steps can add time).
  • Costs: Government fees ~$700–$1,200; legal/provider fees $3,000–$6,000; annual accounting/audit ongoing.
  • Tax and substance: 12.5% corporate rate; notional interest deduction and IP regime available; board and management presence in Cyprus is key for tax residence.
  • Banking: Improving; pairing with local substance (director presence, office lease) increases success.
  • Watch-outs: Full bookkeeping and annual audit are mandatory; budget for compliance.

Malta

  • Why it’s easy: Continuation regs allow inward/outward movement with a methodical checklist.
  • Inbound/outbound: Both permitted.
  • Timeline: 4–8 weeks for standard companies.
  • Costs: Government ~$500–$1,000; provider/legal $4,000–$8,000; annual audit and accounting required.
  • Tax and substance: Effective tax rate can be reduced via shareholder refunds; substance expectations apply.
  • Banking: Solid with proper documentation and local ties; align directors and real presence.
  • Watch-outs: Be wary of legacy perceptions; a high-quality compliance file wins the day.

Indian Ocean and Africa: Mauritius

Mauritius

  • Why it’s easy: Companies Act allows continuations; for Global Business Companies (GBCs), the Financial Services Commission (FSC) supervises licensing.
  • Inbound/outbound: Both permitted.
  • Timeline: 3–6 weeks for domestic; 6–10 weeks for GBC with FSC approval.
  • Costs: Government ~$750–$1,500; provider/legal $3,000–$7,000; annual management fees vary with license.
  • Substance and tax: Attractive treaty network; partial exemption regime; substance is real—at least two resident directors for GBC, local admin, board minutes in Mauritius.
  • Banking: Very good within Africa-Asia corridors; respected for investment holding into India and Africa.
  • Watch-outs: Don’t treat GBC as “paper-only.” The FSC expects genuine governance and activity.

Shipping and asset-heavy SPVs: Marshall Islands and Liberia

Both are go-to jurisdictions for vessels, aircraft, and leasing structures, with smooth continuation rules.

Marshall Islands

  • Why it’s easy: Continuation provisions specifically accommodate shipping companies; registrar works closely with owners/lenders.
  • Inbound/outbound: Both permitted.
  • Timeline: 5–10 business days for non-regulated entities, longer with vessel mortgage updates.
  • Costs: Government ~$600–$1,200; provider $1,500–$3,000; annual tonnage or registry fees for ships/aircraft apply.
  • Banking: Good in maritime finance.
  • Watch-outs: Coordinate lien and mortgage registration carefully; missing a step can delay port clearances.

Liberia

  • Why it’s easy: Flexible corporate law tailored to maritime and finance.
  • Inbound/outbound: Both permitted.
  • Timeline: 1–3 weeks depending on security interests.
  • Costs: Comparable to Marshall Islands.
  • Watch-outs: Work with counsel experienced in maritime filings; lenders often require bespoke confirmations.

Jurisdictions to consider carefully

  • Singapore: Inward redomiciliation allowed (since 2017) but with eligibility thresholds (size and solvency tests). Outward redomiciliation not available. Great destination if your management base is in Singapore, but expect more documentation and time (often 2–3 months).
  • Hong Kong: No redomiciliation framework; you’ll need to incorporate anew and transfer assets/contracts.
  • United Kingdom: No general company redomiciliation regime (at time of writing); alternatives include cross-border mergers or re-incorporation, which are more complex.

The practical step-by-step: how a smooth redomiciliation actually runs

Here’s the workflow I use on most projects, with realistic timing:

  • Feasibility study (1–2 weeks)
  • Confirm both jurisdictions permit continuation for your entity type (LLC vs. company limited by shares).
  • Check for restrictions (e.g., licensed activities, insolvency status, sanctions screening).
  • Map tax consequences: exit taxes in origin country, CFC rules, PE risks, and new ES obligations.
  • Document readiness (1–2 weeks in parallel)
  • Collect certified corporate documents: incorporation certificate, M&A, registers, good standing, incumbency.
  • Board/shareholder approvals for continuation out and into the new jurisdiction.
  • Draft new constitution/articles aligned with the destination’s law.
  • Solvency declaration/affidavit if required.
  • Name and conflicts check (1–3 days)
  • Reserve the company name at the new registry.
  • Check trademark and local conflicts.
  • Apply for continuation in the destination (1–2 weeks)
  • File application with required annexes: certified copy of constitution, evidence of foreign law permitting continuation, good standing, UBO details, sanctions checks.
  • Pay government fees and pre-clear any peculiarities (e.g., share classes or bearer shares—bearer shares must be immobilized or converted).
  • Conditional approval and outbound consent (1–2 weeks)
  • The new jurisdiction issues a conditional approval or certificate of provisional registration.
  • Apply for “consent to discontinue” from the original registry (some require public notices or creditor periods).
  • Finalize and issue continuation certificate (1–5 days)
  • Once proofs are filed, the new registry issues the Certificate of Continuance/Registration by Way of Continuation.
  • The old registry issues a Certificate of Discontinuance (or equivalent).
  • Post-move housekeeping (1–4 weeks)
  • Update bank KYC and FATCA/CRS details.
  • Re-register charges/security interests.
  • Notify key counterparties; update invoices, VAT/GST registrations where relevant.
  • Update statutory registers and beneficial ownership filings.
  • Align board meetings and management protocols with new substance requirements.

Pro tip: Keep the same registered agent group in both jurisdictions if possible. When the same network handles both ends, synchronizing certificates and deadlines becomes much easier.

Realistic timelines and budgets

  • Fast IBC/LLC centers (Seychelles, Anguilla, Nevis, Bahamas): 1–3 weeks; all-in typical cost $1,500–$4,000.
  • BVI: 1–2 weeks; $2,500–$5,000 all-in depending on complexity.
  • Cayman/Bermuda: 2–4 weeks; $4,000–$10,000 all-in.
  • UAE (RAK ICC): 1–3 weeks; $3,500–$6,000 all-in.
  • UAE (ADGM/DIFC): 2–4 weeks; $5,000–$12,000 all-in plus office/substance.
  • Cyprus/Malta: 4–8 weeks; $5,000–$12,000 all-in plus ongoing audit/accounting.
  • Marshall Islands/Liberia: 1–3 weeks; $2,500–$7,000 plus registry specifics.

Figures are broad estimates as of 2025; regulated businesses, complex share structures, or secured assets add time and cost.

Substance, tax residence, and real management

Redomiciling does not automatically change where your company is tax resident. Most tax authorities look at where decisions are actually made—where directors meet, where key personnel work, where risks are controlled. If you move the company on paper but keep management in the same country, you can create a mismatch.

  • Economic substance: If your company conducts relevant activities (e.g., headquarters, distribution, financing, IP), plan for real substance—people, premises, expenditure proportionate to activities—in the new jurisdiction.
  • CFC and anti-avoidance: If shareholders reside in countries with strict CFC rules, passive income in a low-tax jurisdiction may be attributed back to them. Get local tax advice for shareholders.
  • Exit tax: Some countries levy exit taxes on unrealized gains when a company leaves their tax net. Map this before you start.
  • VAT/GST and PE: Redomiciliation doesn’t automatically move your VAT number or eliminate permanent establishments where you have operations.

My rule of thumb: If you wouldn’t be comfortable presenting your board minutes and office lease to a skeptical auditor, your substance plan needs work.

Banking and payments: sequencing matters

Banks don’t love surprises. The best sequence I’ve found:

  • Give your bank early notice of the plan and timeline. Ask for their checklist for a change of domicile.
  • Keep directors and UBOs constant where possible during the move to avoid layering change-on-change.
  • Once you have the continuation certificate, update KYC immediately and provide the new constitution and good standing.
  • If you expect resistance from your current bank, open a secondary account earlier in a bank that likes your destination jurisdiction. Run them in parallel during the transition.

For PSPs (Stripe, Adyen) and marketplaces (Amazon), updating legal entity data is usually straightforward once the company number and legal name are unchanged and you supply continuation proof.

Special cases: funds, regulated businesses, crypto, and assets with security

  • Funds and licensed firms: You’ll need pre-approval from the regulator in the destination (and potentially consent from the origin), revised offering docs, and sometimes investor consent. Build in 2–3 months.
  • Payment services/EMI: In many cases, you cannot simply redomicile the licensed entity; you’ll need to apply for a license in the new jurisdiction and migrate clients.
  • Crypto businesses: ADGM/DIFC and Gibraltar have workable regimes, but scrutiny is intense. Have a crystal-clear compliance framework and audited financials ready.
  • Companies with mortgages/charges: Coordinate early with lenders. They will often require legal opinions and re-registration of security interests; missing this can breach covenants.

Common mistakes that slow or sink applications

  • Solvency shortcuts: Filing a solvency declaration without careful review. If your company has unresolved liabilities, expect pushback. Address them before filing.
  • Wrong constitution: Copy/pasting old articles that conflict with the destination’s Companies Act. Have local counsel restate them properly.
  • Bearer shares: Still out there in older companies; most destinations will require conversion to registered form before or during continuation.
  • Ignoring charges: Not carrying over or re-registering security interests. This can invalidate security and anger lenders.
  • Name conflicts: Losing a known brand because the name is already taken. Reserve the name early.
  • Director ineligibility: Directors disqualified or on sanctions lists will derail everything.
  • Banking left to the end: Not warning banks or PSPs early means delayed payments and frozen accounts.
  • Underestimating substance: Moving to a jurisdiction with ES rules but not budgeting for local director fees, office, or management protocols.

Choosing the right destination: quick heuristics

  • Need speed and low cost for a clean holding company? Seychelles, Anguilla, Belize, or Nevis.
  • Need broad bank acceptance and investor familiarity? BVI or Cayman.
  • Want premium governance and European credibility? Jersey, Guernsey, or Isle of Man.
  • Management moving to the UAE and want proximity and perception? RAK ICC if cost-sensitive; ADGM/DIFC for institutional polish.
  • Want EU nexus and audited financial discipline? Cyprus or Malta.
  • Shipping or aircraft SPV with lender-driven needs? Marshall Islands or Liberia.
  • African or Indian investments with treaty goals? Mauritius (with real substance).

Mini case examples

  • VC-backed SaaS holdco: Migrated from Belize to BVI in 8 business days, then to ADGM a year later when the team relocated to Abu Dhabi. Bank acceptance improved incrementally at each step; the ADGM move aligned board meetings with management location, simplifying tax residence analysis.
  • Family investment vehicle: Continued from BVI to Jersey in three weeks to satisfy a European private bank’s onboarding policies. Costs rose due to governance standards, but asset allocation options expanded with the bank relationship.
  • E-commerce aggregator: Shifted from Seychelles to Cyprus over six weeks to enhance EU relationships and implement a more formal transfer pricing and audit framework. PSPs were updated in two days once the continuation certificate was issued.

Documentation checklist you’ll likely need

  • Certified copies of:
  • Certificate of incorporation and any name change certificates
  • Memorandum and Articles (or LLC Agreement)
  • Register of directors, shareholders, and charges
  • Good standing/Incumbency certificate (recent, often <30 days)
  • Board and shareholder resolutions approving continuation out and in
  • Solvency declaration/affidavit by directors
  • Evidence the origin jurisdiction permits continuation and is not in liquidation/insolvency
  • Draft/restated constitution in the destination format
  • Proof of name reservation and no conflict
  • UBO/KYC pack: passports, proofs of address, source of wealth, structure chart
  • Sanctions screening and compliance questionnaires

Have these pre-certified and apostilled where requested. In many jurisdictions, e-certifications are now acceptable, but apostilles still help across borders.

How registrars actually think

A registrar’s primary risk is allowing a company to “evade” obligations elsewhere—debts, sanctions, or regulatory supervision. If your file cleanly proves you’re solvent, well-documented, and transparent about ownership, you look like a low-risk applicant. That’s when you see the fast, sub-two-week outcomes.

Conversely, ambiguous ownership, old bearer share references, or missing charge registers raise red flags, and the file gets slow-tracked.

Costs beyond the application

Budget for:

  • Restating corporate documents (legal drafting): $500–$2,000
  • Translations (if origin documents aren’t in English): $300–$1,500
  • Notarization/apostille: $150–$600
  • Bank KYC update time: internal cost but plan for 3–10 hours of management attention
  • Ongoing compliance uplift: accounting, audit (Cyprus/Malta), board fees (Jersey/Guernsey), office lease (UAE centers if substance required)

In my experience, the hidden cost isn’t fees—it’s lost time if you try to cut corners.

Frequently asked questions

  • Will my contracts remain valid?

Yes—continuation preserves legal identity. Still, review change-of-domicile clauses; some agreements require notice or consent.

  • Can I redomicile while under litigation?

Usually possible, but you must disclose proceedings. The destination may decline if they see it as evasion. Get legal advice before filing.

  • Does redomiciling change my tax history?

No. It changes your governing corporate law, not your past tax filings. Handle historic compliance where it arose.

  • Can I change share classes during continuation?

Some jurisdictions allow restating share capital upon entry; others require changes after continuation. Plan sequencing with counsel.

  • What if my origin jurisdiction doesn’t allow continuation out?

Use a two-step: migrate by way of merger into a new company in the destination or undertake an asset/share transfer. That’s more complex and may trigger taxes.

  • Do I need to publish notices?

Many jurisdictions require notice to creditors or public advertisement when continuing out. Build the notice period into your timeline.

Putting it all together

If you want the smoothest ride, start with a simple matrix: Where will management be based? Which banks or investors do you need to satisfy? What substance are you ready to maintain? Then pick from the shortlists:

  • Maximum speed, minimal spend: Seychelles, Anguilla, Nevis, Bahamas
  • Best blend of ease and prestige: BVI, Cayman
  • Premium governance for institutions: Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Bermuda
  • UAE presence and real operations: RAK ICC (cost-effective), ADGM/DIFC (institutional)
  • EU alignment with audit discipline: Cyprus, Malta
  • Shipping/aviation specialists: Marshall Islands, Liberia
  • Africa/India investment platform: Mauritius (with genuine substance)

Approach the process like a project: get a feasibility memo, assemble a complete document pack, pre-clear name conflicts, and appoint a service provider that has handled dozens of continuations in your chosen jurisdiction. The difference between a two-week and a two-month move is almost always preparation quality and how well you manage post-move housekeeping—banks, charges, registers, and substance.

Done right, redomiciliation is a precise, low-drama way to align your company’s legal home with where you do business, raise capital, and bank. That alignment pays dividends long after the certificate lands in your inbox.

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