A PCC is a Seychelles domestic company that has the right to create one or more identifiable cells so as to segregate and protect cellular assets as permitted under the Act.
Protected Cell Companies (PCC) are formed under the Protected Cell Companies Act, 2003. A PCC is a Seychelles domestic company that has the right to create one or more identifiable cells so as to segregate and protect cellular assets as permitted under the Act. In simple terms, a PCC is a company which — in addition to its main, “core” level — contains a number of segregated parts, or “cells”. Each cell is legally independent and separate from the others, as well as from the “core” of the company.
The undertakings of one cell have no bearing on the other cells. Each cell is identified by a unique name, and the assets, liabilities and activities of each cell are ring-fenced from the others. If one cell becomes insolvent, creditors only have recourse to the assets of that particular cell and not to any other.
Protected cell companies are used to securitize insurance risk against catastrophic losses, for example; their very structure also makes them an ideal entity for the cost-effective operation of umbrella mutual funds.
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Tax Exemption |
1. Exemption of stamp duty in respect of properties, shares and all transactions relating to the business of a PCC.
. Not liable for business tax on income derived outside Seychelles
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Number of Cells |
Unlimited |
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Continuation from IBC |
Yes |
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Registered Office |
In Seychelles |
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Standard currency: |
US$ |
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Permitted currencies: |
Any except Seychelles Rupees |
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Minimum paid up: |
10% of the Authorised capital |
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Shares types |
Cellular and non-Cellular |
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Minimum number: |
2 |
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Corporate Director |
Not Allowed |
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Local required: |
No |
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Publicly accessible records: |
Yes |
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Location of meetings: |
Anywhere |
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Minimum number: |
2 |
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Publicly accessible records: |
No |
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Location of meetings: |
Anywhere |
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Required: |
Yes (must be a Seychelles Corporate Service Provider) |
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Requirement to prepare: |
Yes |
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Audit requirements: |
Yes |
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Requirement to file accounts: |
Yes, to SIBA only |
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Requirement to file annual return: |
Yes, to SIBA only |
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Annual Government Tax |
USD1,000.00 |
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Permitted Business Activities |
Insurance
Mutual Funds
Any other business activity approved by SIBA
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