Company Registration in Dominica
Dominica (Commonwealth of Dominica, not to be confused with the Dominican Republic) is a Caribbean offshore jurisdiction with an International Business Company (IBC) regime and one of the most affordable Citizenship-by-Investment (CBI) programs globally. English common law foundation. When business activity is conducted outside Dominica, the entity generally bears no local tax obligations on foreign-source income.
Tax rates
Special taxation terms & incentives
• Standard corporate income tax is 25% on net profit.\n• Personal income tax is progressive: tax-free up to XCD 30,000, then 15%, 25%, and 35% bands.\n• The International Business Companies Act was repealed: former IBCs became taxable on worldwide income from late 2021, and no new IBCs can be formed.\n• Resident companies are taxed on worldwide income; non-resident companies only on Dominica-source income.\n• A 15% withholding tax applies to dividends, interest, royalties, and similar payments to non-residents.
Crypto & digital assets
AllowedCryptocurrency is legal. Part of ECCB region with DCash CBDC experience. No specific crypto licensing framework.
Banking
National Bank of Dominica, CIBC FirstCaribbean. Limited capacity for offshore IBCs.
Personal banking accessible for CBI passport holders and residents.
Legal & compliance
Minimal for IBC
Limited (CARICOM)
Ownership structure
100% foreign ownership permitted. No nationality or residence requirements.
Ideal for
CBI structures, international holding, asset protection, second residency planning
Good to know
Affordable offshore and CBI jurisdiction; aligned with international compliance standards
What's included in Dominica registration
- Full legal registration
- Certificate of incorporation
- Registered address
- Local partner support
- Compliance verification
- Ongoing support
How to register a company in Dominica
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