Anguilla Economic Substance Return — Effortless Compliance, Every Year
Navigate Anguilla's economic substance reporting obligations with confidence. Our specialists compile your ES declaration, verify all supporting documentation, and ensure your filing is submitted within the prescribed quarterly deadline.
Anguilla Economic Substance Return — What You Need to Know
Anguilla's Economic Substance (ES) return is a compulsory annual declaration mandated by the Economic Substance Regulations, 2019. It confirms whether your entity engages in relevant activities and, if so, demonstrates adequate economic presence within the jurisdiction.
Every registered company and limited partnership must submit an ES declaration to the Registrar as part of its annual compliance obligations. Entities conducting relevant activities must evidence core income-generating operations, physical presence, and qualified personnel in Anguilla.
Introduced in 2019, these rules align Anguilla with international standards established by the OECD and European Union for tax transparency and fair competition among jurisdictions.
Information Required
Activity Declaration
Tax Residency Evidence
Substance Particulars (if applicable)
Entity Identification
Entities not engaged in relevant activities need only submit a straightforward nil declaration confirming no relevant activities are performed.
Exemptions from Substance Requirements
Tax Residents Elsewhere
Investment Fund Businesses
No Relevant Activities
Entities Under Liquidation
Regardless of exempt status, every entity must file an ES return confirming its position. Failure to submit any declaration attracts penalties.
Penalty Structure
First-year non-compliance
A fine of up to US $25,000 may be imposed for the first year an entity fails to satisfy the substance requirementsSubsequent years of non-compliance
Penalties escalate to as much as US $100,000 for each additional year the entity remains non-compliantRegulatory sanctions
The Registrar may suspend, revoke, or decline to renew the entity's registration or licenceInformation exchange
Details of non-compliant entities may be shared with foreign tax authorities under international agreementsThe Registrar actively monitors substance compliance. Persistent non-compliance may ultimately lead to the entity being removed from the register.
ES Return Filing Deadline
The economic substance return must be filed by the last day of the calendar quarter in which your entity's incorporation anniversary falls. This deadline coincides with the annual return filing date.
| Incorporation Date (Example) | Quarter | Filing Deadline | Recurs Every Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th February 2022 | Q1 (Jan–Mar) | 31st March | 31st March annually |
| 5th July 2022 | Q3 (Jul–Sep) | 30th September | 30th September annually |
| 20th November 2022 | Q4 (Oct–Dec) | 31st December | 31st December annually |
Anguilla ES Compliance, Made Simple
From activity assessment to final declaration, we take the complexity out of your Anguilla economic substance return so you can concentrate on what matters.
Bundled with Your Compliance
ES return preparation and filing come as part of your annual compliance arrangement—no additional charges apply.
Anguilla ES Expertise
Our team stays current with Anguilla's Economic Substance Regulations, ensuring every declaration meets the Registrar's standards.
Single Point of Contact
One dedicated manager who understands your entity's structure and substance position, providing continuity year after year.
Advance Filing Reminders
Receive timely alerts ahead of your quarterly deadline, with follow-ups to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
Swift Turnaround
We prioritise prompt preparation and submission of your ES declaration, keeping your entity in full compliance.
Your ES Declaration, Fully Managed
From evaluating relevant activities to compiling substance evidence and submitting to the Registrar—we manage the entire process.
ES Return Filing — No Separate Fee
Your Anguilla economic substance return is covered under your compliance package. Staying compliant with ES regulations shouldn't mean paying more.
For Existing Customers
For Company Transfers
What's Included
Thorough assessment of relevant activities
Professional ES declaration preparation
Filing with the Registrar through CRES
Your own dedicated relationship manager
Advance deadline alerts and follow-ups
How Your ES Return Gets Filed
A step-by-step walkthrough of how we manage your Anguilla economic substance declaration from start to submission.
Kick Off Your ES Filing
Get in touch to begin your Anguilla ES return. We'll confirm your entity details, identify your reporting period, and set the process in motion.
Activity Assessment & Declaration
We provide the ES self-assessment and supporting declaration forms along with clear guidance. You complete the assessment, sign the documents, and return them for processing.
Filing with the Registrar
After receiving your signed documentation, we submit the economic substance return to the Registrar of Companies via the CRES platform, ensuring full regulatory compliance.
Confirmation of Submission
Following a successful filing, we deliver your ES return confirmation—evidence that your entity has satisfied its Anguilla economic substance reporting obligation for the period.
Your ES Return, Sorted
Reliable, accurate, and on time. We manage your Anguilla economic substance declaration end to end.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about Anguilla economic substance return filing through Expanship.
Once we receive your signed self-assessment and declaration, the filing is typically completed within 24 to 48 hours. We ensure every submission complies with the Economic Substance Regulations, 2019.
We can help with late filings and work to bring your entity back into compliance. Penalties for non-compliance can reach up to US $25,000 for a first offence, so prompt action is important.
You'll complete the ES self-assessment and supporting declaration forms we supply, confirming your entity's activities and tax residency. We provide step-by-step guidance to make the process straightforward.
A nil declaration is still required annually, confirming that your entity does not conduct any of the nine relevant activities. We handle nil filings as part of our standard compliance service.
This service is offered to Anguilla entities managed by Expanship. If your company is with another provider, you can transfer to us and we'll manage any pending ES returns during the onboarding process.
The ES return must be filed by the last day of the calendar quarter in which your entity's incorporation anniversary falls. Your relationship manager will send reminders well in advance of each deadline.
Absolutely. Following successful submission, we issue a filing confirmation as formal evidence that your entity has fulfilled its Anguilla economic substance reporting obligation for the period.
Need Guidance on ES Return Filing?
Have questions about Anguilla economic substance obligations or the filing process? Reach out and we'll point you in the right direction.
