PRO-ACTIVE GOVERNMENT

• Accommodating & sensitive to business needs;
• Political stability;
• Government provides enabling environment.

STRATEGICALLY SITUATED

Located approximately 4osouth of the equator, one thousand miles off East Africa at +4GMT, Seychelles is the ideal country from which to base your regional corporate hub or trans-shipment and redistribution operations.
It is the obvious choice for companies seeking to establish or re-position themselves to serve the Indian Oceanrim countries.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE & TECHNICAL SUPPORT

With a high level of computerisation, modern electronic banking facilities , an excellent support base of company secretarial and legal and financial experts, we are able to deal with your business affairs in a speedy, efficient and cost effective manner.
Served by major international courier companies we can handle urgent documentation and parcel shipments.

• High level of computerisation in government & private sector;
• Major technology providers represented;
• 20% population with mobile phone (0.2 per capita).

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Cable and Wireless (Seychelles) provides high-tech telecommunications in Seychelles. A special "Standard A" satellite earth station installed in Victoria ensures "state-of-the art" telecommunications incorporating ISDN services. Atlas, a local company, provides full INTERNET access and support. In a move to strengthen and expand the telecommunications services available in Seychelles, the government recently licensed Seychelles Telecom, a company set up to provide further high-tech telecommunication facilities.

• Two Major Telecoms Providers;
• Two Major ISP's with total of 4Mbps expandable;
• GSM 900 Cellular System with international Roaming with over 50 countries;
• ISDN services;
• Internet Services;
• Local & international digital leased circuits.

TRANSPORTATION

Seychelles is serviced by reputable global carriers making approximately two hundred regular scheduled international flights per month from major cities around the world. Port Victoria, the most efficient and deepest port in the region with its modern facilities is free of cyclones and provides for trans-shipment to regional and international markets as well as handling of breakbulk and containerised international cargo.

• 44 regular scheduled international flights per week;
• Seychelles is free of Cyclones;
• Deepest port in Indian Ocean;
• Modern breakbulk & containerised cargo handling facilities.

MODERN BANKING

Seychelles boasts modern banking facilities including a well developed electronic banking network, automated bank tellers, SWIFT and Direct Debit (EFTOPS) facilities. All major credit cards are represented through the currently established commercial banks, some of whom offer gold corporate card facilities.

• Electronic banking;
• Foreign Currency Accounts allowens;
• Automated bank tellers;
• SWIFT;
• Direct Debit (EFTPOS) facilities;
• International banks in Seychelles include Barclays Bank PLC, Nouvobanq (affiliated to Standard Chartered Bank), Banque Francaise Commerciale, Bank of Baroda and Habib Bank.

There are offshore service providers offering assistance with opening offshore bank accounts in Seychelles.

ATTRACTIVE ACCOMMODATION & LIFESTYLE

Being one of the most beautiful and sought after places in the world, Seychelles offers a wonderful alternative lifestyle to owners and employees of SITZ registered companies. Visitors wishing to identify more closely with the jurisdiction are most welcome to experience the excellence of the Seychelles and call us at SIBA. No visa is required for entry into the Seychelles, which is free of malaria, yellow fever and other contagious diseases. Residents enjoy the full benefit of free british style education and health services.

• No visas required for any national;
• No Malaria, Yellow fever e.g.;
• Private Schools;
• Private Medical and Dental practices;
• Excellent leisure and sporting facilities;
• 25 channels Cable TV imminent.