What is a Virtual City?

Businesses searching for low administrative costs, tax benefits, and access to new markets often register their businesses globally. This can sometimes be a difficult process, as it typically requires the business to have a physical presence, such as an office, in the desired location.

Virtual cities, such as the virtual city at the Anguilla AZUR Special Economic Zone (SEZ), provide an alternative.

Here, we'll explore what a virtual city is and how it can benefit your business.

Defining a Virtual City: What It Is and How It Works

A virtual city is a digital representation of an actual city, town, or other municipality. In the strictest sense, it is a digital location containing registered entities that are also tied to a physical location, such as a town, city, or country.

As you can imagine, a virtual city can be used for various purposes, including business registration, administration, event planning, and marketing. Feasibly, a virtual city could operate in many of the same ways as a physical city, only in digital space.

Virtual cities offer many benefits for businesses, including cost savings. 

But more importantly, a virtual city provides businesses with a unique solution to address the complexities of registering globally. In this digital landscape, businesses are freed of geographical barriers — opting for digital solutions can provide businesses with numerous tax and legal benefits. 

From a business tax perspective, a virtual city is a global jurisdiction that is regulated by a local legislative body. This provides businesses with alternatives such as online banking operations, data privacy protection, and financial services that are distinct from their physical location or residence. 

With a specialized infrastructure in place, businesses can take advantage of the tax incentives and market opportunities offered by the local municipality without a large physical footprint. Virtual cities offer the same licensure and registration documentation as physical cities.

The Benefits of Setting Up a Business in a Virtual City

Establishing a business in a virtual city should be an attractive option for companies who are looking to branch out into different markets. With the right infrastructure supporting them, these businesses can gain access to many opportunities while avoiding the financial costs and restrictions associated with setting up a company in new markets overseas. 

The streamlined onboarding process involved in incorporating within a virtual city makes it an ideal location for businesses. It’s an especially attractive option for businesses that want to reduce the various costs and legal red tape they must deal with just to operate while registered globally. 

Virtual cities that operate out of Special Economic Zones may even offer more incentives.

For example, virtual cities often offer amenities and infrastructure that can support businesses and their ability to target new markets. These include access to global banking and financial services.

Register Your Business at the AZUR SEZ Virtual City

The AZUR SEZ Virtual City provides businesses the opportunity to register globally with ease. It eliminates the need for costly, complex, and time-consuming travel arrangements and allows you to access tax and legal benefits without ever leaving your desk. 

With the AZUR SEZ Virtual City, you can enjoy the advantages of corporate asset protection, privacy advantages, and more, all while being compliant with international regulations. 

Give yourself a competitive edge by taking advantage of the convenience and cost-effectiveness that AZUR offers today. You can apply easily online.