Setting up a company with multiple shareholders

Two to 50 shareholders can set up a Free Zone Company in Reunion Free Zone. These shareholders can be individuals (two to 50 people), non-individuals (two to 50 companies) or a combination of both. An Reunion Free Zone is essentially a Limited Liability Partnership within the Free Zone, with the liabilities of the company limited to the paid up capital.

Setup a Single Shareholder company

Whether an individual or a company, a single shareholder can register a Free Zone Establishment (FZE) in Reunion Free Zone. An FZE is essentially a Limited Liability Partnership within the Free Zone, with the liability of the company limited to the paid up capital.

Setting up an Branch Company

A branch is a legal entity of its parent company. Any company established outside the Reunion Free Zone can establish a branch within Reunion Free Zone. The Branch Company should be 100% owned by the parent company, operate under the same name and conduct the same business.

Setting up an Offshore Company

Minimum of one shareholder with no restriction in the maximum number of shareholders whether individual, non-individual or combined of both can set up an Offshore company in Reunion Free Zone. The Offshore company is essentially a limited liability partnership within the Free Zone, with the liabilities of the company limited to the paid up capital.

Setting up a Public Listed company

A PLC is a company with limited liability with two or more shareholders. It is essentially a limited liability company within Free Zone, meaning that the liabilities of the company are limited to its capital paid. A PLC has a legal personality distinct from that of its shareholders and has the capacity, rights and privileges of a person. PLC must list its shares on stock exchange in accordance, it may invite public to subscribe to its shares in accordance with the Markets Law and it must list its shares on stock exchange.