Nevis

Nevis is located in the northern part of the Leeward Islands in the eastern Caribbean and located 210 miles east of Puerto Rico and 1,100 miles from Miami. There is an estimated population of 40,000. The official language is English and its currency is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (ECD) (ECD 2.67 is equal to US $1.00). The primary industry is tourism. This Island has a democratic government based upon the British Parliamentary System. The United Kingdom is responsible for the defense and foreign affairs of Nevis.

Highlights of Nevis Companies:

  • Tax-exempt from income, estate and corporate taxes
  • Developed as trustee without licensed in Nevis
  • Confidentiality on directors and shareholders information
  • Based on English Law
  • Free of requirements for filing annual reports with any government authority
  • British dependent territory
  • Neutral tax jurisdiction
  • Regulated financial services industry
  • Expedite redomiciliation service

General Information

Type of Company

BC

Companies Law

Business Corporation Ordinance, 1984

Minimum Director

One

Minimum Shareholder

One

Bearer Shares Permitted

Yes (restricted mobility)

Corporate Shareholders

Yes

Minimum License Fee

$220

Disclosure of Ownership

No

Corporate Seal Required

Yes