Can foreigners own 100% of a company in Seychelles?

Yes, foreigners can own 100% of a company in Seychelles, particularly under the International Business Companies framework, which is designed for international use. The law does not impose a general local-shareholding requirement for a standard Seychelles IBC, which is why the jurisdiction has long been used for foreign-owned international structures.

The more important issue is not foreign ownership itself, but ongoing compliance after incorporation. A Seychelles company must maintain its statutory records, work through a registered agent or licensed corporate service structure, and comply with beneficial ownership obligations and other legal requirements. Foreign ownership is allowed, but it does not reduce the company’s compliance responsibilities.

For example, an entrepreneur based in Europe, Asia, or the Middle East may establish a Seychelles company to hold overseas assets or contract with clients outside Seychelles. The company can remain fully foreign-owned while being administered through its local corporate service provider.

Overall, Seychelles remains open to full foreign ownership, but that flexibility now operates within a more transparent and compliance-driven legal framework.