Order Your Seychelles Certificate of Incorporation
Retrieve your Seychelles Certificate of Incorporation from the Financial Services Authority. This official registry document confirms your company's formation and serves as a key requirement for bank account openings, business transactions, and regulatory compliance filings.
- Company Members — Available for directors, shareholders, and authorized signatories of any registered company
- Third Parties — Anyone can request this document for due diligence, compliance, or verification purposes
Seychelles Certificate of Incorporation — FSA Document
Guide to retrieving your official Seychelles incorporation certificate from the Financial Services Authority
Foundational Proof of Entity Formation
A Seychelles certificate of incorporation is the official document issued by the Financial Services Authority upon formation of an International Business Company (IBC). It records the entity's registered name, unique company number, and incorporation date. This certificate provides definitive proof that the business has been properly registered under the Seychelles International Business Companies Act, 2016.
Elements of Your Seychelles Incorporation Certificate
Detailed look at each component found on your official Seychelles certificate of incorporation from the Financial Services Authority
Republic of Seychelles Header
Certificate Title and Registrar's Certification
Company Name
Company Number
Date of Incorporation
Company Type
FSA Seal and Registrar Signature
Why Clients Trust Our Seychelles Service
Common Uses for Your Seychelles Certificate
When and why your FSA-issued Seychelles certificate of incorporation is needed
Banking & Financial Access
Opening corporate bank accounts or financial service relationships requires a certified certificate of incorporation. Your FSA-issued Seychelles certificate serves as the primary document for KYC onboarding at financial institutions worldwide.
Registering Abroad
When expanding your Seychelles company into other jurisdictions — through branches, subsidiaries, or foreign entity registrations — the certificate of incorporation is the first document foreign registries require.
Regulatory & Compliance
Licensing authorities, tax agencies, and regulatory bodies require your certificate to confirm proper company formation under the Seychelles International Business Companies Act 2016 during compliance reviews and permit applications.
Commercial Partnerships
Prospective partners, investors, and counterparties in business transactions frequently require this document to verify that your Seychelles company is properly formed and registered before formalizing agreements.
Third-Party Use Cases
When you need incorporation records for a Seychelles company you don't own
The Seychelles Financial Services Authority maintains a publicly accessible Services Register. Any interested party can search for registered entities and request certified copies of incorporation certificates, confirming the company's name, registration number, and date of formation.
Entity Verification
Confirm that a Seychelles company is registered with the FSA and verify its official name, registration number, and incorporation date.
Contract & Agreement Accuracy
Obtain the correct legal entity name and registration details for a Seychelles company to ensure formal documents and contracts are accurately drafted.
KYC & Compliance Obligations
Satisfy your own regulatory requirements by obtaining official proof of a Seychelles counterparty's incorporation as part of KYC or due diligence procedures.
Legal & Regulatory Filings
Obtain certified evidence of a Seychelles company's formation for use in court proceedings, arbitration, or regulatory matters in any jurisdiction.
Our Service Pricing
Competitive rates for document retrieval
Expanship Corporate Clients
Free access to your incorporation documents from our records
What's Included
Direct from the Registry
For non-Expanship entities, third-party requests, or existing clients requiring a current copy from the Seychelles Registry
What's Included
Fast 5-Step Retrieval
How we obtain your official Seychelles certificate of incorporation from the FSA — typically within 1–3 business days
Submit Your Request
Provide your company name, registration number, and authorization through our online form. Our team reviews your submission within 24 hours and initiates the request with the Financial Services Authority.
FSA Verification
We liaise with the Seychelles Financial Services Authority to verify your company's registration, confirm its active status, and ensure all incorporation details are current and accurate on their register.
Certificate Issuance
The FSA issues your official certificate of incorporation displaying the company's registered name, registration number, and formation date — certified as a true record of incorporation under the IBC Act 2016.
Authentication (Optional)
Seychelles is a signatory to the Hague Apostille Convention. We can arrange Apostille certification for recognition in 125+ member countries, or alternative authentication for jurisdictions outside the Convention.
Secure Delivery
Your Seychelles certificate is delivered via secure email for digital copies or international express courier for physical originals. With one of the fastest turnarounds available, your document is ready sooner than most jurisdictions.
Need Your Seychelles Certificate of Incorporation?
Place your request online and we'll retrieve your FSA-issued certificate in just 1–3 business days. One of the fastest turnarounds available — with straightforward pricing and expert support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Key questions about retrieving your Seychelles certificate of incorporation from the FSA
Yes, the FSA maintains a publicly accessible Services Register where anyone can look up registered entities. Basic registration details including the company name and current status can be verified through this online tool.
Seychelles is known for efficient registry processing. Retrieval typically takes 1-3 business days from the date of request. We handle the coordination with the FSA and notify you as soon as the document is ready.
The certificate of incorporation is the FSA-issued document that proves the company's legal existence. The Memorandum and Articles of Association are the constitutional documents that govern the company's internal rules, share structure, and operational framework. They are complementary but serve fundamentally different purposes.
Yes, the FSA can issue certified copies at any time, provided the company remains on the register and has not been struck off. We manage the full replacement process on your behalf, from application through to delivery.
Yes, Seychelles is a signatory to the Hague Apostille Convention. An Apostille can be affixed to your certificate for recognition in over 125 member countries. We can arrange this as an additional service alongside your retrieval request.
Not at all. The entire retrieval process is conducted remotely. We liaise with the FSA on your behalf and deliver the certificate securely — either as a digital copy via email or as a physical original by courier.
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