International Services

Overview

Cross-border investors, international businesses and globally mobile individuals often require structures that span multiple financial centres each with its own legal framework, regulatory requirements and practical considerations. To meet that demand without compromise, Fideco has formalised a strategic partnership with a specialist international services provider with over 65 years of experience in corporate, fiduciary and administrative services across key global financial centres.

Through this agreement, Fideco clients gain access to a comprehensive suite of international services, delivered to the same standards of professionalism and regulatory rigour that define our work in Mauritius. Whether your structure requires a BVI holding company, a Seychelles foundation, a Panama entity for regional trade or a Hong Kong vehicle for Asia-facing operations, Fideco can coordinate and manage the full scope of services from initial formation through to ongoing administration, compliance and reporting. For the Mauritius layer, see Company Formation, Management & Administration, Tax Advisory and Trusteeship.

Jurisdictions we cover

International services are available across 13 jurisdictions spanning the Caribbean, Central America, North America, the Pacific, Asia Pacific and the Indian Ocean. Each jurisdiction is serviced through a licensed, locally established presence. In the British Virgin Islands and Nevis, fiduciary licences are held in addition to standard registered agent capabilities, enabling the full range of trust and foundation services in those jurisdictions. A fiduciary licence is also held in New Zealand for qualifying mandates. Contact us for the most current information on available jurisdictions and permitted activities.

International service areas

Across all covered jurisdictions, services are structured around six core areas. Each can be accessed on a standalone basis or as part of a multi-jurisdiction mandate coordinated through Fideco.

1. Company formation and administration

Formation and administration of international corporate entities from jurisdiction and entity-type selection through incorporation, registered agent and office services, ongoing compliance, corporate changes, apostille and legalisation, registry searches and restoration of struck-off entities.

• Jurisdiction and entity-type selection aligned with your objectives, domicile and anticipated activity
• Incorporation of companies, corporations, private interest foundations, limited partnerships and other permitted structures
• Constitutive documents, permits and registrations required for lawful operation
• Nominee director and shareholder services where required; corporate changes and annual filings

2. Trust and fiduciary services

Fiduciary capability is anchored by wholly owned trust companies with fiduciary licences in the BVI, Nevis and New Zealand. Trusts can be established and administered in Panama, BVI, New Zealand, Nevis, Costa Rica and the United States. Private foundations are available in Anguilla, Belize, Curaçao, Nevis, Panama and Seychelles. Fund formation assistance covers incubator funds, approved funds and private investment structures. Where offshore fiduciary structures sit alongside a Mauritius layer, Fideco can integrate international setup with Mauritius administration, tax advisory and accounting.

3. Compliance services

• Preparation and review of compliance manuals and procedures
• Client due diligence and screening for corporate and individual clients
• Risk profile assessments and compliance training programmes

4. Administrative and accounting services

Business facilities (co-working and private office space, correspondence address, mail forwarding, meeting rooms) and accounting services including record maintenance, audited financial statements, tax return filing and open balance statements.

5. Bank account opening assistance

Support through intensive banking due diligence: identification of suitable banking partners, preparation of documentation packages, coordination with bank compliance teams, and assistance with multi-currency structures for trade or investment entities.

6. Miscellaneous legal services

Where available by jurisdiction: immigration and residency (including Panama visa categories such as Friendly Nations, Retiree and Pensioner, Qualified Investor and others), trademarks, real estate advisory and transactional support, and ship registration with flag-state compliance. Availability varies contact us to confirm coverage for your requirements.

Single relationship, global reach

Clients do not need to vet and manage multiple service providers across jurisdictions. Fideco acts as the coordinating point, managing the international relationship on your behalf and integrating offshore components with the Mauritius-based services we have delivered for over 30 years improving consistency, governance and regulatory posture for structures that span Mauritius and one or more international entities.

To discuss your international requirements, contact Fideco Global Business Services in Port Louis, Mauritius, or return to the full services overview.