Licensed Seychelles Registered Agent

Seychelles Registered Agent – Legal Requirement, Powers and Licence Verification

Every Seychelles IBC must appoint and maintain a registered agent at all times. Offshore Company Register acts as registered agent through its own licensed entity, Infinity Group (Seychelles) Ltd, holding ICSP licence ICS075 issued by the Financial Services Authority (FSA).

  • Mandatory under sections 161, 164 of the IBC Act 2016
  • Licensed under the ICSP Act 2003
  • Reporting entity under the AML and Beneficial Ownership Acts
  • Verifiable on the FSA public register
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2016

IBC Act (ss. 161, 164)

2003

ICSP Act (licensing)

FSA

Regulator & registry

ICSP

Required licence class

What a Seychelles Registered Agent Is

A licensed intermediary between an IBC and the Seychelles authorities

Function

A registered agent is a Seychelles-based corporate service provider, licensed by the FSA, that incorporates the IBC, provides its registered office address in Seychelles, maintains its statutory registers, and files renewals and returns with the FSA. A foreign person or company cannot incorporate an IBC or file with the registry directly; this is done through the licensed agent.

What it is not

A registered agent is not a director, shareholder, nominee, or beneficial owner. It has no ownership of the company and no authority over its commercial decisions. The agent must be a Seychelles company holding a valid ICSP licence.

Powers and Duties

The functions a registered agent performs for an IBC

Incorporation & filings

Submission to the FSA and ongoing statutory filings.

  • Company incorporation and name approval
  • Filing of constitutional documents
  • Annual beneficial ownership review and maintenance of compliance file
  • Changes of directors and shareholders

Registered office

The company’s legal address in Seychelles.

  • Address for official notices
  • Regulator correspondence
  • Service of process
  • Same address as the agent’s premises

Statutory registers

Maintained privately at the registered office.

  • Register of directors
  • Register of members
  • Register of beneficial owners
  • Disclosed only to authorised agencies

Accounting records

Under the 2021–2022 IBC Act amendments.

  • Records sent to the registered office
  • At least twice a year
  • Held by the agent
  • Available for regulator access

Renewals & good standing

Keeping the company active.

  • Payment of annual government fees
  • Annual renewal processing
  • Prevention of strike-off
  • Good standing maintenance

Due diligence

Obligations as a reporting entity.

  • Customer due diligence (CDD)
  • Verification of beneficial owners
  • Source of funds checks
  • Declining or exiting non-compliant files
Outside the role: the registered agent does not trade on the company’s behalf, sign commercial contracts, or access company bank accounts.

How to Verify a Registered Agent’s Licence

The FSA operates the public register of regulated entities. Verification is free.

  1. 1

    Open the FSA website

    Go to fsaseychelles.sc and open the Regulated Entities section.

  2. 2

    Select Fiduciary → ICSP

    ICSP is the licence class that permits a firm to act as a registered agent for IBCs. The FSP and TSP tabs cover Foundation and Trustee service providers.

  3. 3

    Search the legal name

    The list shows each licensed entity’s registered name, Seychelles office address, contact details, and named responsible officer.

  4. 4

    Confirm an exact match

    Some groups operate multiple similarly named entities. Only the licensed entity may hold the registered agent mandate.

  5. 5

    Contact the FSA if in doubt

    If the firm is not listed or details do not match, contact the FSA directly to confirm status before proceeding.

Our Registered Agent Licence

Offshore Company Register operates through its own licensed Seychelles entity – you can verify it using the steps above

Registry entry

  • Brand: Offshore Company Register (offshorecompanyregister.com)
  • Licensed entity: Infinity Group (Seychelles) Ltd
  • Licence class: International Corporate Service Provider (ICSP)
  • Licence number: ICS075
  • Licence date: 9 February 2012
  • Regulator: Financial Services Authority (FSA), Seychelles
  • Registered office: Suite 21/22, Oliaji Trade Centre, Rue De Possession, Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles

Verify it yourself

Offshore Company Register is the brand under which Infinity Group (Seychelles) Ltd provides registered agent services. We hold our own ICSP licence and act as registered agent directly – not through a third party.

Open the FSA register at fsaseychelles.sc, go to Regulated Entities → Fiduciary → ICSP, and search for Infinity Group (Seychelles) Ltd. The entry shows our registered office and contact details.

Changing a Registered Agent

An IBC may transfer between licensed agents

Process

  • The incoming licensed agent conducts its own due diligence on the company and its beneficial owners
  • The change of registered agent is filed with the FSA
  • A government filing fee applies in addition to the incoming agent’s professional and annual fees

Continuity

  • The company must not be left without a registered agent
  • The transfer is arranged so the incoming appointment takes effect without a compliance gap
  • Complete corporate records make the process faster

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Seychelles registered agent requirement

Is a registered agent mandatory for a Seychelles IBC?
Yes. Sections 161 and 164 of the IBC Act 2016 require every IBC to have a registered office and a registered agent in Seychelles at all times.
Can I be my own registered agent?
No. Only a Seychelles company holding a valid ICSP licence under the ICSP Act 2003 may act as a registered agent.
Does the registered agent own or control my company?
The registered agent has no ownership interest in the company and no authority to manage its business, make commercial decisions, sign commercial contracts or operate bank accounts on its behalf. The company is owned by its shareholders and managed by its directors. The registered agent performs the statutory filings, record-keeping and compliance functions required by Seychelles law for companies under its administration.
Is beneficial ownership information public?
No. The beneficial ownership register is held privately at the registered office and disclosed only to authorised Seychelles government agencies for AML purposes.
How do I verify a registered agent’s licence?
Check the FSA website (fsaseychelles.sc) under Regulated Entities → Fiduciary → ICSP and confirm the exact legal name appears on the list.
Can I change my registered agent later?
Yes. The incoming agent performs due diligence, the change is filed with the FSA, and a government fee plus the new agent’s fees apply. The company must not be left without an agent during the transfer.

Appoint a Licensed Registered Agent

Registered agent and registered office are a mandatory part of a Seychelles IBC for the first year and each year after. See our Seychelles company formation page for full incorporation packages.

  • offshorecompanyregister@gmail.com, offshore@infinity-group.sc

  • +44 207 822 8592

  • Marina House 7, Eden Island, Mahe, Seychelles

  • Response within 24 business hours

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