From research to readiness
Your company setup roadmap
A practical planning sequence for discussing your formation with local authorities and advisers. Country-specific instructions take precedence.
Step 1
Foreign ownership & activity
Ask whether your nationality, ownership percentage and proposed business activity require investment approval, a local partner or a sector licence.
Step 2
Directors & local presence
Confirm the required directors, shareholders, registered office, local representative and any residency or company-secretary rules.
Step 3
Capital & incorporation costs
Obtain the current minimum capital, filing fees, notarisation costs, translations and annual renewal or service charges for the selected legal form.
Step 4
Tax & ongoing compliance
Verify corporate tax, VAT or sales tax, withholding, beneficial-ownership reporting, accounting, audit and annual-return obligations.
Step 5
Banking & immigration
Check bank onboarding and source-of-funds evidence separately. Company registration should not be treated as approval for banking, residence or work permission.
Prepare a document pack
Ask the registry for the exact list before ordering translations or certifications. Common items to discuss include identity evidence, residential and registered addresses, proposed names, ownership details, constitutional documents, business activities and parent-company authorisations.
Plan beyond incorporation
Request a written schedule covering annual returns, accounts, tax filings, beneficial-owner updates, licence renewals and any audit requirements. Confirm who is responsible for each filing.