ESTABLISHMENT OF A LIBERIAN IBC

Callamus undertakes to establish your new company through its authorized and exclusive partners in Liberia, with zero (0%) taxation and a guaranteed bank account (in local banks without a physical visit).

 

BENEFITS OF A LIBERIAN IBC

Liberian International Business Companies (IBCs) offer a variety of benefits that make them attractive for international business, asset protection, and tax planning. Here are the main advantages of setting up an IBC in Liberia:

1. Tax Advantages

No local corporate taxes on income earned outside Liberia.

No capital gains tax, withholding tax, or estate/inheritance taxes for non-resident IBCs.

Suitable for international trading, holding assets, and IP management.

2. Confidentiality

High level of privacy: Shareholders, directors, and officers are not publicly disclosed.

Nominee directors and shareholders can be used for extra confidentiality.

3. Flexible Corporate Structure

Only one director and one shareholder required (can be the same person).

Shareholders and directors can be of any nationality and do not need to reside in Liberia.

No minimum capital requirements.

Companies can issue shares in different classes, including bearer shares (though these may be restricted in some jurisdictions due to anti-money laundering rules).

4. Ease and Speed of Incorporation

Fast and straightforward incorporation process — can often be completed within 1 day.

Companies can be managed from anywhere in the world.

5. Cost-Effective

Relatively low setup and annual maintenance costs compared to many other offshore jurisdictions.

6. Strong Legal Framework

Based on U.S. corporate law principles, making it familiar to international investors.

Stable legal environment with the Liberia International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR) overseeing corporate compliance.

7. Global Recognition (especially in shipping)

Liberia is well-known for its shipping registry, the largest in the world.

A Liberian IBC can be used to own and operate vessels under the Liberian flag.

8. No Exchange Controls

IBCs can hold bank accounts in any country and in any currency, with no restrictions on transferring funds.