Jurisdictions
Marshall Islands
The Marshall Islands is a Pacific island country best known for operating the world’s second-largest maritime registry. But over the past decade, the jurisdiction has quietly become one of the more interesting options for international corporate structuring — a common-law legal system modelled on US proceedings, minimal regulatory overhead, and a government that has actively positioned itself for digital asset businesses.
The clearest signal came in 2022, when the Marshall Islands passed the Decentralised Autonomous Organisation Act — the first legislation of its kind from any sovereign nation. That moved it from a quiet corporate jurisdiction to a deliberate destination for web3 projects, protocol teams, and decentralised communities looking for a legal home.
We’ve worked with Marshall Islands structures since the 1990s, and as authorised agents with the International Registry, we handle formation directly — no intermediaries, no delays. For clients who need a lightweight corporate vehicle or a legally recognised structure for a decentralised project, this is one of the more practical options we work with.
Why businesses choose the Marshall Islands
DAO-Ready Legal Framework
The Marshall Islands is the first country to legally recognise DAOs as limited liability companies. The 2022 DAO Act gives decentralised organisations the ability to enter contracts, hold assets, and limit member liability — the same standing as a traditional LLC. If you need a legally recognised structure for decentralised governance without centralising ownership, this is the strongest option available anywhere.
Maximum Privacy
There is no public register of directors or shareholders. Beneficial ownership information stays with the registered agent, not filed with any government authority. No annual accounts, no audit requirements, no mandatory reporting. While other jurisdictions have expanded disclosure obligations in recent years, the Marshall Islands has maintained one of the most private corporate frameworks in the offshore world.
Zero Tax, No Minimum Capital
At €1,300 for setup and €1,200 annually, the Marshall Islands is priced alongside Belize and Seychelles — and well under half the cost of BVI or Panama. No corporate tax on offshore activity, no capital gains, no withholding, and no minimum share capital or exchange controls.
What You Can Do Here
Company Formation
IBCs, LLCs, and limited partnerships. Seven-day incorporation with direct filing through the International Registry and no local director requirement.
View formation detailsCrypto & DAO Structures
Corporate vehicles structured for token projects, protocol governance, and digital asset holdings in one of the most crypto-forward jurisdictions in the world.
Learn moreNot for everyone
We’d recommend the Marshall Islands for crypto projects, DAO teams that need a legal wrapper, and confidential holding structures where cost and discretion are the priorities. It’s a practical fit when you don’t need EU market access, institutional banking relationships, or a jurisdiction name that carries weight in traditional finance.
It’s not the right fit if your banking partners or investors expect a well-known corporate jurisdiction. BVI offers similar zero-tax benefits with far greater institutional recognition. For fund structures, BVI or Cayman are the established choices. For EU treaty access, Cyprus is the more practical route. The Marshall Islands works best as a purpose-built vehicle — particularly for digital assets — rather than a general-purpose corporate base.