Company FormationNevis
Nevis is situated at 17o north and 52o west and is in the Leeward Islands approximately 2,000 km south-east of Miami. Mount Nevis lies in the centre of the 92 sq. km Island and towers to 985 metres. The population of Nevis is 8,500 with 35,000 living in the neighbouring island of St. Kitts.
Nevis is widely renowned for being one of the oldest offshore financial centres. Yet, despite its established status, the question often asked is: where is Nevis located? Nevis Island is situated in the northeastern part of the Caribbean. Together with Saint Christopher Island, it forms an independent nation, the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis.
Why Registera Company in Nevis?
Well-known tax haven
Favourable taxation is an excellent reason to consider a Nevis company formation. There is no corporate tax, capital gains tax, VAT or withholding tax on Nevis business income.
The environment in Nevis is very business-friendly, with many legal, accounting and financial professionals residing on the island.
Privacy
The second reason to incorporate an offshore company in Nevis is the strong privacy laws. St. Kitts and Nevis offshore companies are not obliged to disclose information about their directors, shareholders and beneficial owners to the public.
Moreover, there is the option of using nominee services, which are very common in Nevis, to enhance privacy even further.
Asset protection
Nevis stands out as a leading Caribbean offshore financial centre due to its asset protection laws. A Nevis offshore trust is very well protected from foreign judgments and creditors. For these reasons, it is very popular worldwide. Furthermore, the formation of Nevis trust is quick and straightforward.
A professional trust company and lawyers are always available to assist you in drafting a trust deed that will suit your particular situation. A Nevis trust cost depends greatly on the size of the trust property and the complexity of the trust structure.
Banking sector
Nevis’s banking sector is well developed and caters to the needs of the offshore financial industry. Among the leading banks, there are Nevis International Bank and Trust, Hamilton Reserve Bank and RBC Royal Bank of Canada.
Documents neededfor Registering a Company in Nevis
To incorporate an offshore company in Nevis, the following CDD documents are required:
Passports
Certified copy of passport for all directors, shareholders and beneficial owners
Proof of address
Certified proof of address for all directors, shareholders and beneficial owners
CV
CV of beneficial owner
Reference
Reference letter from a banking institution, notary, attorney or auditor
KYC
Completed and signed KYC form
Business Entitiesin Nevis
According to Nevis legislation, it is possible to establish the following types of offshore companies in Nevis:
- Nevis Business Corporation (NBCO)
- Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Suitable activities
A Nevis company is the best option for the following business activities:
- Asset protection
- Holding company
- International trade
- E-commerce
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