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LoadingUnderstanding your compliance obligations is essential for maintaining your offshore company in good standing. This guide covers KYC, annual filings, AML policies, and regulatory requirements for each jurisdiction.
Maintaining compliance is not just a legal requirement—it's essential for protecting your business reputation, accessing banking services, and ensuring your company remains operational. Non-compliance can result in:
OffshorePRO includes comprehensive compliance support as part of your subscription, helping you stay on top of all requirements.
KYC verification is a mandatory process required by all jurisdictions to verify the identity of company owners and directors. This helps prevent fraud, money laundering, and terrorist financing.
Know Your Customer (KYC) is a verification process that confirms:
Standard KYC documentation includes:
If your company has multiple shareholders or directors, each individual must complete their own KYC verification. You can track the verification status of all parties in your dashboard.
KYC verification must be renewed periodically to ensure information remains current:
OffshorePRO maintains strict AML policies in compliance with international standards including FATF recommendations.
We cannot provide services for businesses involved in:
Due to international sanctions and compliance requirements, we cannot accept clients or provide services related to:
Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bhutan, Brunei, Cameroon, China, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Myanmar, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Uganda, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, and Zimbabwe.
Each jurisdiction has specific annual filing requirements. Your OffshorePRO subscription includes assistance with most filings.
| Filing | Deadline | Included |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Report (varies by state) | Annually | ✅ Yes* |
| Pro-Forma 1120 & Form 5472 | April 15 | ✅ Yes |
| BOI (Beneficial Ownership Info) | As required | ✅ Yes |
| FBAR (if applicable) | April 15 | ✅ Yes |
| Franchise Tax (Delaware) | June 1 | Filing only* |
*State fees for annual reports and franchise taxes are not included in the subscription and must be paid separately.
| Filing | Deadline | Included |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Return (NAR1) | 42 days after anniversary | ✅ Yes |
| Business Registration Renewal | Annually | ✅ Yes |
| Profits Tax Return | 1 month from issue | Preparation assistance |
| Audit Report (if required) | With tax return | Available separately |
| Filing | Deadline | Included |
|---|---|---|
| License Renewal | Annually | Assistance provided |
| Corporate Tax Registration | As per FTA | ✅ Yes |
| Corporate Tax Return | 9 months after year-end | Preparation assistance |
| ESR Notification | Within 6 months | Assistance provided |
| Filing | Deadline | Included |
|---|---|---|
| Annual License Fee | Anniversary date | ✅ Yes |
| Registered Agent Renewal | Annually | ✅ Yes |
| ESR Declaration (if applicable) | As required | Assistance provided |
OffshorePRO automatically tracks your compliance deadlines and sends timely reminders:
You can view all upcoming deadlines in your Dashboard under the Compliance section.
A company in "good standing" has met all its legal and financial obligations. This status is often required for:
You can request a Certificate of Good Standing (also known as a Certificate of Compliance or Status Certificate) through your dashboard. Processing times vary by jurisdiction:
Have questions about your compliance obligations? Our compliance team is here to help:
Continue learning about offshore company formation with these guides.
Step-by-step walkthrough of the company formation process.
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Access, manage, and understand your company documents.
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