Pre-Incorporated Entities — Immediate Transfer
A ready-made company (also known as a shelf company or off-the-shelf company) is a legal entity that was incorporated but has never conducted trading activity, has no liabilities, and has a clean corporate history. It sits on a "shelf" waiting for a buyer who needs a company immediately — without the 1–8 week wait for a new incorporation.
For crypto and fintech businesses, ready-made entities offer an additional dimension: some come with existing regulatory registrations, VASP licences, EMI authorisations, or forex licences that take months (and significant capital) to obtain from scratch. Buying such an entity gives you a significant time and cost advantage — provided the due diligence confirms the entity is genuinely clean and the licence is transferable.
Every entity in our inventory has undergone a full AML/KYC due diligence check before listing. We verify: no trading history, no outstanding liabilities or court judgements, no regulatory sanctions, no UBOs with adverse media, PEP status, or sanctions exposure, and no issues with the registered agent or address. We provide buyers with a complete due diligence report before purchase.
Ready-Made vs Fresh Incorporation
Fresh incorporation is almost always cheaper than buying a ready-made entity. The premium for a ready-made company buys you time, an existing licence, or an established corporate history. Understanding when that premium is justified is critical.
| Scenario | Ready-Made | Fresh Incorporation |
|---|---|---|
| Urgent deadline (days) | ✓ Best option | Too slow |
| Licence application backlog | ✓ Buy licensed entity | Wait 3–12 months |
| Company age required (contracts) | ✓ Aged shelf available | New company = no age |
| Established bank relationship | Sometimes available | Must open fresh |
| Lowest cost | Higher premium | ✓ Cheaper |
| Custom jurisdiction/structure | Limited to stock | ✓ Full flexibility |
| Specific business name | Limited (existing names) | ✓ Choose any name |
Ready-Made Entity Types Available
Our Due Diligence — Before Listing and After Purchase
Every ready-made entity in our inventory goes through a rigorous pre-listing due diligence process. We will not list an entity with any of the following issues: outstanding liabilities, court judgements, regulatory sanctions, adverse UBO history, or any indication of previous trading activity that could expose a buyer to undisclosed risk.
When you purchase a ready-made entity, we also perform a second layer of buyer due diligence before transfer. This is both our legal obligation and a quality control measure — we need to ensure that the entity passes into responsible hands that will not compromise the regulatory standing we have maintained.
- Corporate registry search — confirmation of clean history and no outstanding filings
- Regulatory check — confirmation of licence status, no sanctions or enforcement actions
- Financial check — no outstanding liabilities, no judgements, no tax arrears
- UBO check — adverse media screening, PEP check, sanctions list check
- Registered agent confirmation — address valid and compliant
- AML/KYC review — existing AML documentation reviewed and updated
- Full due diligence report provided to buyer prior to completion
Transfer Process & What's Included
The transfer of a ready-made company involves changing the registered directors and shareholders to those of the buyer, updating the registered agent records, and (for licensed entities) notifying the relevant regulator of the change of control. We manage the entire process, including regulatory notifications and banking introductions.
What's Included in Every Transfer: Certificate of incorporation, memorandum and articles of association, register of members/shareholders, register of directors, statutory books, registered agent confirmation, and introduction to banking/EMI solutions. Licensed entities also include: licence certificate, regulator notification letter, and AML programme documentation.