In general, nominees can be appointed for international companies. However, the Vanuatu Commission prohibits the appointment of nominees for companies engaged in restricted activities requiring special licenses, such as dealing with securities and other regulated financial activities.
Vanuatu Company Formation
- Incorporate your company in Vanuatu within 3-4 days (upon validation of your identification documents).*
- Benefit from client confidentiality protection via secure systems.
- Manage your company and apply for a bank account, including eBanking and credit card, through correspondence.
- A dedicated manager is available year-round to administer your company.
Vanuatu International Company (IC)
- Offering a high level of privacy and confidentiality
- Exempt from paying taxes in the country for over twenty years
- Ease of administration – no requirement to file financial accounts
- Minimum ongoing compliance requirements
- A stable and independent political and economic environment
Company Structures are Ideal for:
Intellectual Property Ownership (Trademarks, Patents) | International Trade/FOREX/GAMING | Financial Corporations | E-commerce Business | Investment Holding Company | Asset Protection Entity | International Investments
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR VANUATU INCORPORATION
- Passport of each shareholder/beneficial owner and director.
- -**We can appoint a local nominee Director in case you do not want to disclose your name on the public domain, but you will have control over all your structures upon our internal Board resolutions. (250US$ per year per local nominee appointment)
- Proof of residential address of each director and shareholder in English (not required if you are opting for a local nominee appointment service.
- The proposed 2 company names with ending suffix International Company “BC”.
INCORPORATION FEES & TIMEFRAME
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- Timeframe: within 5 business days (including bank account opening)
- 100% successful rate
- Fast, easy & highest confidential via secured systems
- Dedicated support officer (24/7)
ONE-OFF PRICE: US$ 2000
Renewal fee: 250US$ per year
(including yearly financial account & maintenance of company).Package includes a Business Bank Account:
Choices of the following banks:
DBS Bank, Barclays PLC or Hong Kong Bank (HSBC)Package includes an internet banking access:
(DBS Bank, Barclays PLC or Hong Kong Bank)
MAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF A VANUATU STRUCTURE
International Company (BC)
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Type of Business Entity | IC |
| Corporate Income Tax | Nil |
| British Based Legal System | Yes |
| Double Tax Treaty Access | No |
| Incorporation Time Frame (Approx., days) | 5 |
| Corporate Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Number of Shareholders | 1 |
| Minimum Number of Directors | 1 |
| Corporate Directors Permitted | Yes |
| Standard Authorized Capital/Shares | 10,000 USD |
| Local Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Registered Office/ Registered Agent | Yes |
| Company Secretary | Yes |
| Local Meetings | Anywhere |
| Local Directors / Shareholders | No |
| Publicly Accessible Records | No |
| Annual Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Annual Return | No |
| Audited Accounts | No |
| Incorporation Fees | |
|---|---|
| Our Service Fee (1st year) | US$ 1,200 |
| Annual Renewal Fees | |
|---|---|
| Our Service Fee | US$ 1,000 |
SCOPE OF SERVICES
International Company (BC)
1. Company Formation Service Fee
| Services and Documents Provided | Status |
|---|---|
| Documents Preparation | ✓ |
| Certificate of Incorporation | ✓ |
| Memorandum and Articles of Association (M&A) | ✓ |
| Appointing the First Director | ✓ |
| Register of Directors | ✓ |
| Letter(s) of Consent to act as Director; | ✓ |
| Register of Shareholder | ✓ |
| Share Certificates | ✓ |
| 1-year Secretarial Service | ✓ |
| Courier Company kit to Shareholder residential address | ✓ |
2. Government Fee
| Services and Documents Provided | Status |
|---|---|
| Submission of application to the Registrar of Companies | ✓ |
| Payment for Government Fee required | ✓ |
| Registered Office | ✓ |
| Registered local Agent with Government and fee related |
US$ 2100< US$2000
Vanuatu Online Incorporation Form
Key Features of Vanuatu Offshore Company
- Company Type: International Company (IC)
- Governing Corporate Legislation: Registered with the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission
- Information Privacy: No public disclosure of company officers
- Accounting Requirement: No accounting or reporting obligations**
- Taxation: No taxes imposed
- Legal Framework: Governed by the International Companies Act of Vanuatu
- Currency: Vatu
- Formation Time: Typically 3 to 4 days (upon validation of identification documents)*
- Stability: Vanuatu offers economic stability and growth opportunities, making it favorable for business.
- Communication: Efficient communication infrastructure
- Time Zone: GMT +11
- Secretary Requirement: Yes
- Paid-Up Capital: Standard authorized capital: USD 10,000.00; Minimum paid-up: USD 1
- Renewal Date: Annual renewal on the company’s anniversary
- Legal System: Based on Common Law
- Minimum Directors/Shareholders: At least 1 director and 1 shareholder
- Bearer Shares: Not permitted
