Company formation
Company Formation
Local and international companies across the regions we support — choose a country for structure, visit rules, timing, and how payments and banking usually fit that setup.
Europe
Austria
Form a company in Austria for a European operating presence. The standard structure is a GmbH, prepared with an Austrian notary and entered in the commercial register. Plan banking, payment gateways, and — where it applies — business immigration against that entity.
Belgium
Form a company in Belgium for a European operating presence. The standard structure is an SRL / BV, prepared with a Belgian notary. Plan banking, payment gateways, and — where it applies — business immigration against that entity.
Bulgaria
Form a company in Bulgaria for a European operating presence. Typical vehicle: an EOOD or OOD. Incorporation does not require a visit. Plan banking, payment gateways, and — where it applies — business immigration against that entity.
Croatia
Form a company in Croatia. Typical vehicle: a d.o.o. Plan banking, payment gateways, and — where it applies — business immigration against that entity.
Cyprus
Form a private limited company in Cyprus. Incorporation is remote and in English. Plan banking, payment gateways, and — where it applies — business immigration against that entity.
Czechia
Form a company in Czechia. Typical vehicle: an s.r.o., prepared with a Czech notary. Plan banking, payment gateways, and — where it applies — business immigration against that entity.
Denmark
Form a Danish company (ApS). Plan banking, payment gateways, and — where it applies — business immigration against that entity.
Estonia
Form an Estonian private limited company (OÜ) through e-Residency. The company is filed online after the digital ID is issued. Plan banking, payment gateways, and — where it applies — business immigration against that entity.
Finland
Form a Finnish company (Oy). Plan banking, payment gateways, and — where it applies — business immigration against that entity.
France
Form a French company. The usual vehicles are an SAS or an SARL. Plan banking, payment gateways, and — where it applies — business immigration against that entity.
Germany
Form a German company. Typical vehicle: a GmbH; a UG is used where lower share capital is appropriate. A notary is required. Formation can often proceed with a power of attorney. Plan banking, payment gateways, and — where it applies — business immigration against that entity.
Gibraltar
Form a limited company in Gibraltar. Incorporation does not require a visit. Plan business banking and payment gateways.
Greece
Form a company in Greece. The usual vehicles are an IKE or an AE. Plan banking, payment gateways, and — where it applies — business immigration against that entity.
Hungary
Form a company in Hungary. Typical vehicle: a Kft., prepared with a Hungarian attorney. Plan banking, payment gateways, and — where it applies — business immigration against that entity.
Ireland
Form a private limited company in Ireland. Incorporation is remote, through the Companies Registration Office. Plan banking, payment gateways, and — where it applies — business immigration against that entity.
Italy
Form an Italian limited company (S.r.l.). A notary is required. Plan banking, payment gateways, and — where it applies — business immigration against that entity.
Latvia
Form a Latvian company (SIA). Incorporation does not require a visit. Plan banking, payment gateways, and — where it applies — business immigration against that entity.
Liechtenstein
Form a company in Liechtenstein. The usual vehicles are a GmbH or an AG. A local director is typically required. Plan business banking and payment gateways.
Lithuania
Form a Lithuanian company (UAB). Incorporation does not require a visit. Plan banking, payment gateways, and — where it applies — business immigration against that entity.
Luxembourg
Form a company in Luxembourg. The usual vehicles are an S.à r.l. or an SA. A notary is required, and a local director is often part of the structure. Plan banking, payment gateways, and — where it applies — business immigration against that entity.
Malta
Form a limited company in Malta. A company secretary is mandatory. Plan banking, payment gateways, and — where it applies — business immigration against that entity.
Netherlands
Form a Dutch private limited company (BV). Formation is remote, through a notary and the Chamber of Commerce, with no resident director required. Plan banking, payment gateways, and — where it applies — business immigration against that entity.
Norway
Form a Norwegian company (AS). Local board requirements apply. Plan banking, payment gateways, and — where it applies — business immigration against that entity.
Poland
Form a company in Poland for a European operating presence. Typical vehicle: a Sp. z o.o. Many companies can be filed online through S24. Plan banking, payment gateways, and — where it applies — business immigration against that entity.
Portugal
Form a Portuguese limited company (Lda). Plan banking, payment gateways, and — where it applies — business immigration against that entity.
Romania
Form a company in Romania. Typical vehicle: an SRL. Incorporation does not require a visit. Plan banking, payment gateways, and — where it applies — business immigration against that entity.
Slovakia
Form a company in Slovakia. Typical vehicle: an s.r.o. Plan banking, payment gateways, and — where it applies — business immigration against that entity.
Slovenia
Form a company in Slovenia. Typical vehicle: a d.o.o. Plan banking, payment gateways, and — where it applies — business immigration against that entity.
Spain
Form a Spanish limited company (S.L.). A notary and, in many cases, an NIE are part of the process. Plan banking, payment gateways, and — where it applies — business immigration against that entity.
Sweden
Form a Swedish company (AB). Board residency rules apply. Plan banking, payment gateways, and — where it applies — business immigration against that entity.
Switzerland
Form a company in Switzerland. The usual vehicles are a GmbH or an AG. A visit and a resident director are required. Plan banking, payment gateways, and — where it applies — business immigration against that entity.
United Kingdom
Form a UK private limited company remotely through Companies House. No local director and no visit required. Plan banking, payment gateways, and — where it applies — business immigration against that entity.
Americas
Brazil
Form a company in Brazil (Ltda). A local director and a visit are required. Plan banking, payment gateways, and — where it applies — business immigration against that entity.
Canada
Form a corporation in British Columbia or Ontario. No resident director is required in those provinces. Formation is remote. Plan banking, payment gateways, and — where it applies — business immigration against that entity.
Costa Rica
Form a company in Costa Rica. Stripe is not available as a merchant account. Plan local banking.
Mexico
Form a company in Mexico. The usual vehicles are an S. de R.L. or an S.A. de C.V. Plan banking, payment gateways, and — where it applies — business immigration against that entity.
Panama
Form a company in Panama when that vehicle is required. Incorporation is remote. Stripe, PayPal, and similar merchant accounts are not available on a Panamanian company.
United States
Form a US company. Typical vehicle: a Wyoming LLC; Delaware is used when investors require it. Formation is remote. Arrange EIN registration, business banking, and payment gateways.
Uruguay
Form a company in Uruguay. Stripe is not available as a merchant account. Plan local banking.
Middle East
Bahrain
Form a company in Bahrain. Free-zone and WLL structures are available. Plan business banking and — where it applies — business immigration.
Kuwait
Form a company in Kuwait. A visit is required. Plan business banking and — where it applies — business immigration.
Oman
Form a company in Oman. Free zones such as Sohar, Salalah and Duqm allow 100 percent foreign ownership. Plan business banking and — where it applies — business immigration.
Qatar
Form a company in Qatar. The Qatar Financial Centre is the more international path; mainland and free-zone companies are also available. A visit is required. Plan banking and — where it applies — business immigration.
Saudi Arabia
Form a company in Saudi Arabia. The usual path is an LLC with a MISA licence. A visit is required. Plan banking, local payments, and — where it applies — business immigration.
United Arab Emirates
Form a free-zone company in the United Arab Emirates. The licence can often be started remotely. Banking, residence, and Emirates ID are separate steps. Plan payment gateways and — where it applies — business immigration.
Middle East & Caucasus
Armenia
Form a company in Armenia. Typical vehicle: an LLC. Incorporation is remote. Stripe is not available as a merchant account on an Armenian company. Plan invoicing accounts.
Azerbaijan
Form a company in Azerbaijan. Typical vehicle: an LLC. Foreign ownership is permitted. Stripe is not available as a merchant account on an Azerbaijani company.
Georgia
Form a company in Georgia. Typical vehicle: an LLC; a Virtual Zone IT status is optional for qualifying technology businesses. Incorporation is fast and remote. Stripe is not available as a merchant account on a Georgian company. Plan invoicing accounts and electronic money institutions.
Kazakhstan
Form a company in Kazakhstan. The usual vehicles are an AIFC company or an LLP. Stripe is not available as a merchant account on a Kazakh company. Plan invoicing accounts and holding structures.
Turkey
Form a company in Turkey. Typical vehicle: a limited şirket (Ltd. Şti.). Foreign ownership is permitted. Native Stripe is not available on a Turkish company. Plan local payment processors and banking.
Asia-Pacific
Australia
Form a company in Australia. Typical vehicle: a Pty Ltd. A resident director is required. Plan banking, payment gateways, and — where it applies — business immigration against that entity.
Hong Kong
Form a private limited company in Hong Kong. There is no local director requirement; a company secretary and registered office are mandatory. Plan business banking and payment gateways.
Indonesia
Form a foreign-investment company in Indonesia (PT PMA). A visit is required. Plan local payments, banking, and — where it applies — business immigration.
Japan
Form a company in Japan. The usual vehicles are a GK or a KK. A visit and a local director are required. Plan banking, payment gateways, and — where it applies — business immigration against that entity.
Malaysia
Form a company in Malaysia. Typical vehicle: an Sdn Bhd; Labuan is used for certain international structures. A local director is typically required. Plan business banking and payment gateways.
New Zealand
Form a company in New Zealand. The registry filing is remote; a New Zealand-resident director is required. Plan business banking and payment gateways.
Philippines
Form a company in the Philippines. A resident agent is required. Stripe is not available as a merchant account. Plan local payment processors and banking.
Singapore
Form a private limited company in Singapore. A resident director is required and is usually provided through a licensed corporate service firm. Plan banking, payment gateways, and — where it applies — business immigration against that entity.
South Korea
Form a company in South Korea. A visit and a local director are required. Plan local payment gateways and banking.
Thailand
Form a company in Thailand. Foreign-ownership rules, BOI promotion, or treaty structures apply. A visit is required. Plan banking, payment gateways, and — where it applies — business immigration against that entity.
Vietnam
Form a foreign-invested company in Vietnam. A visit is required. Plan local payments, banking, and — where it applies — business immigration.
Africa
Ghana
Form a private limited company in Ghana. Incorporation can start remotely. Plan local payments and business banking.
Kenya
Form a private limited company in Kenya. Incorporation can start remotely. Plan local payments, including M-Pesa, and business banking.
Mauritius
Form a Global Business Company in Mauritius. A local director and licensed administrator are required. Stripe is not available as a merchant account. Plan banking and substance.
Nigeria
Form a company in Nigeria through the CAC. Incorporation can start remotely. Plan local payments, including Paystack and Flutterwave, and business banking.
Rwanda
Form a company in Rwanda through the RDB — including Kigali International Financial Centre structures where they fit. Stripe is not available as a full merchant account. Plan regional banking.
South Africa
Form a South African company (Pty Ltd through CIPC). Incorporation can start remotely. Plan business banking, local payment processors, and exchange-control requirements.
Caribbean & offshore
Belize
Form a company in Belize when that vehicle fits. Incorporation is remote. Payment gateways such as Stripe and PayPal are not available on a Belize company.
British Virgin Islands
Form a BVI business company when you need a holding vehicle. Incorporation is remote. Payment gateways such as Stripe and PayPal are not available on a BVI company.
Cayman Islands
Form an exempted company in the Cayman Islands. This is a fund and holding jurisdiction. Payment gateways such as Stripe and PayPal are not available on a Cayman company.
Nevis
Form a Nevis LLC when that vehicle fits. Incorporation is remote. Payment gateways such as Stripe and PayPal are not available on a Nevis company.
Seychelles
Form a Seychelles IBC when that vehicle fits. Incorporation is remote. Payment gateways such as Stripe and PayPal are not available on a Seychelles company.
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