Shelf Companies Resources

DEFINITION OF SHELF COMPANIES:

Shelf Companies, sometimes called readymade companies, are dormant, inactive companies that were incorporated (registered) in previous years but were never active.

Shelf companies have never traded or carried out any business transaction although they were registered earlier. They are still dormant, inactive companies. A ready made company ("off the shelf company") is a general private limited company which has already been registered. These companies already have a registered name and incorporation number.

Business and Banking relationships are more easily established with an older, previously registered company, rather than with a newly formed brand new company.

Government Agencies, and Suppliers often require a company to have been in business for a reasonable period of time and the age of a company is very often a major factor in establishing these relationships.

A shelf company gives an established history that can improve and enhance your Corporate image. Most large companies will refuse to give credit to newly formed companies.

Obtaining Bank Loans and other Credit Facilities is easier when you can show you have history, the age is what matters most. Establishing credit with banks, investors & leasing companies (most lenders require a minimum of 2 and usually 3 years history in order to establish corporate credit history)

The Company name can quickly be changed to one of your own choosing, now or at a later date.

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