*** To maintain good standing, your Samoa company must pay an annual renewal fee. This fee is a flat rate and free from hidden charges.

What’s included for 1690

● Incorporation of Company
● Samoa Government Registration Fees
● Registered Office for 1 year
● Registered Agent for 1 year
● Certificate of Incorporation
● Memorandum of Association
● Register of Members
● Membership Certificates
● Lifetime support

Why Samoa

Samoa has positioned itself as an attractive place for business incorporation offshore, catering particularly to international entities looking to leverage the jurisdiction’s offshore company benefits. The strategic position of Samoa in the Pacific makes it an appealing gateway for commerce, offering a confluence of Western and Eastern opportunities. As you consider setting up a company in Samoa, you’ll find a seamless blend of tax optimization, asset protection, and confidentiality which are cornerstones of Samoa’s corporate offering.

The process of company formation in Samoa is streamlined and straightforward, providing you with a conducive regulatory environment. Committing to a Samoa company formation involves choosing a company name, securing a registered office, and completing the necessary paperwork—without the requirement for bearer shares. A Samoa International Company affords you privacy and simplicity in operation without the obligations of maintaining complex accounting and auditing records. It’s a business-friendly ecosystem designed to meet the demands of modern international trade and investment.

Benefits of opening a company in Samoa

• Provide privacy protection, without disclosing shareholders and directors
• No tax shall be declarable and payable
• Company’s name in Chinese (or other languages) can be shown on the certificate of incorporation
• Company can store its documents in any language
• Company that chooses to pay 5 years, 10 years or 20 years’ annual license fee in advance is entitled to a considerable discount
• It is permitted to relocate the company in a convenient and effective manner.

Types of Business Entities in Samoa

When considering company formation in Samoa, you have various entity options with specific characteristics tailored to meet the diverse business needs.

Specialized Corporate Entities

INTERNATIONAL COMPANY (IC): Your choice in setting up a Samoa International Company (IC) caters to offshore business activities. This entity type offers anonymity for its owners, crucial for personal privacy and asset protection. ICs in Samoa are not subject to local taxes on global income, making them enticing for international trading operations.

• Corporate Features: An IC in Samoa provides flexibility in corporate structure, allowing a sole director or shareholder. The laws governing ICs are designed to support ease of management and minimal reporting requirements.
• Trading Restrictions: An IC may not conduct business within Samoa or own real estate there. However, it can freely engage in international operations.

LIMITED LIFE COMPANY (LLC): If your business plans require a predetermined operational duration, you might choose a Limited Life Company, which can be established with a specific end date.

HOLDING COMPANIES: For businesses focused on holding and managing investments, Samoa’s framework supports holding companies which can efficiently consolidate ownership of other company shares or assets under one entity.

ASSET PROTECTION COMPANY: Samoa is often selected for asset protection purposes, providing robust legal structures to shield your assets from potential claims or liabilities.

Incorporation Procedure

Documents from individuals:

• Certified Copy of a Passport
• Certified Copy of a Utility Bill e.g., Gas / Electrical or Bank Statement (dated within the last 3 months)
• 3 Proposed company name
• Application Form (we will provide).

Documents from legal entities:

• Copy of the Certificate of Incorporation;
• Copies of incorporation documents (Articles of Association and Memorandum of Association).
• Register of directors/shareholders/members.

Note: Where documents are in a language other than English, a certified translation of the full document into English must be provided, with the original document.

Company Structure

• Minimum Number of Directors: One, who may be a natural person or a corporate body.
• Minimum Number of Shareholders: One, which can be the same entity as the director.
• Beneficial Owners: While beneficial owners are not part of public records, you must provide this information to the Registered Agent who maintains confidentiality

Timeline

Once we have received all the required identification documents, the company formation process will take approximately 4 working days subject to compliance review.

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