Sterling is licensed and regulated by the Seychelles International Business Authority to provide International Trust Services (lic.# ITS-029), International Foundation Services (license# IFS-002), International Corporate Services (lic.# ICS-046) and Fund Administration Services (lic.# FA-002).

We provide a broad spectrum of services from our offices atop the Capital City Building in the heart of the capital city of Victoria, Seychelles.  Our clients benefit from our personalized approach covering the spectrum of services and entities available from Seychelles and complementary jurisdictions through our international network of professional partners.

Firm Highlights

• Licensed by the Seychelles Insurance Authority as a Principal Insurance Representative to represent Seychelles licensed non-domestic insurance companies
• Licensed by the International Business Authority to provide International Trust Services (ITS-029), International Foundation Services (IFS-002), International Corporate Services (ICS-046) and Fund Administration Services (FA-002)
• Closely associated with the Law Office of Laura A. Valabhji (Legal Director) allowing for the provision of legal advice and opinions
• Associated group entities allow for provision of formation, administration and secretarial services of all "offshore" and domestic entities available in Seychelles
• Uniquely experienced registering Seychelles hedge funds, securities firms, non-domestic insurance companies and more………
• US$1,000,000 professional indemnity insurance coverage
• Utilising the full Viewpoint entity administration software suite (over US$80k) 
• Featured in the "Business City Guide" in association with "The Times" London

 Services

• Company, trust and foundation formation and administration services
• Mutual fund & hedge fund formation and administration
• Structuring for asset protection, tax minimization & estate/succession planning
• Secretarial services
• Registered office/agent services
• Fiduciary services including trustees, professional directors, foundation councilors, bank signatories & nominee shareholders
• Banking and brokerage account introductions
• Virtual office services
• Bookkeeping and accounting services
• Invoicing/re-invoicing services
• Fund, Securities and Insurance licenses
• Solutions for complex requirements such as gaming & forex brokerage
• Legal services (through partner law firm)
• Audit services (through partner accounting/auditing firm)

Client Focus

Quality over quantity” is a philosophy that very much guides our company.  Sterling strives to first understand the needs of our clients followed by solutions and ongoing support services in a confidential and expeditious manner.  We strive to take on a responsible, flexible approach with our clients while remaining up to date on international events affecting our industry as well as our clients. 

Client Base

Sterling Offshore serves international law firms, accounting firms, public and private corporations, individual traders, expatriates, entrepreneurs, high net worth individuals, major international banks, professional introducers and discerning individuals from all corners of the globe.

We welcome other corporate services providers and intermediaries in related fields looking to offer Seychelles company formations and other various packages and services offered by us. Preferred pricing is available for regulated entities that can demonstrate a reasonable level of volume.

Our growing llist of clients are from all corners of the globe including Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Cyprus,  France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Israel, Japan, Kenya, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Morocco, Norway, Panama, Poland, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, U.A.E, UK, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam.

Our Approach

We appreciate the trust and faith placed in us by our clients for choosing Sterling and our professional services.  In turn, we are committed to returning this trust and faith by:

• Ensuring that we first have a full understanding of the affairs of our clients in order to provide the best solutions and services for the particular situation;
• Providing efficient solutions and responses to requests of our clients
• Meeting all deadlines that are managed up front from a realistic expectation;
• Maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of our clients (subject to local laws and regulations);
• Taking a professional interest in our clients and communicating with each to ensure we continue to meet ongoing needs;
• Remaining proactive in our approach rather than reactive; 
• Providing a broad range of services allowing our clients to maintain all of their affairs with one firm and at fees reflective of good value.

Associations and Committees

• Society of Trust and Estate Practioners - current Chairman of the Seychelles chapter
• International Tax Planners Association (ITPA)
• Seychelles Association of Offshore Practitioners and Registered Agents (SAOPRA) - former Vice-Chairman and current Executive Committee Member
• Seychelles Compliance Association
• Seychelles BAR Association

Media and Publications

Our Directors have been published in industry magazines, newsletters, association publications, books , newspapers and television to discuss matters relating to the Seychelles financial services industry including the following:

• Seychelles Editor for Sweet & Maxwell (a division of Thomson Reuters) "World's Best International Financial Centres"
• Seychelles Contributing Editors to the World Bank's "Doing Business Guide"
• Featured in the "Business City Guide" of the The Times (UK)
• Published in the UK Sunday Times
• Published in "Offshore Investment" magazine
• Published in the International Tax Planners Association "Green Book"
• Published in "China Economic Review" magazine
• Published in Campden Family Office magazine
• Interviewed on CNBC Africa