{"id":10376,"date":"2026-06-16T14:00:29","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T14:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/delcolaw.com\/?page_id=10376"},"modified":"2026-06-16T15:22:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T15:22:51","slug":"nevis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/delcolaw.com\/en\/nevis\/","title":{"rendered":"Nevis"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Incorporate Your Nevis Company with DELCO<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Nevis has established itself as one of the Caribbean\u2019s leading international financial centres, recognized for its strong reputation and high regulatory standards. The jurisdiction offers a versatile legal framework that accommodates International Business Corporations (IBCs), Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), and Private Trust Companies (PTCs).<\/p>

As a former British colony, Nevis operates under a Common Law legal system, providing familiarity and legal certainty to investors and professionals worldwide. The island enjoys legislative and fiscal autonomy, enabling it to respond efficiently to the evolving needs of international commerce.<\/p>

Nevis is recognized by both the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), reflecting its commitment to international best practices in transparency and financial regulation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Key Advantages<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Leading International Financial Centre<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Nevis is widely recognized as a premier international financial centre in the Caribbean, offering a respected jurisdiction with robust regulatory standards.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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No Tax on Foreign-Sourced Income<\/h3>

Income generated outside Nevis is not subject to income tax, corporate tax, capital gains tax, wealth tax, or inheritance tax.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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No Minimum Capital Requirement<\/h3>

There is no minimum capitalization requirement, nor is there any obligation to assign a par value or specify a currency for shares.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Modern and Flexible Legislation<\/h3>

The Nevis Business Corporation Ordinance (2017, as amended through 2025) combines elements of both U.S. and UK corporate law, providing a modern and robust legal framework.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Registered Shares Only<\/h3>

Since 2023, bearer shares have been prohibited. All shares must be issued in registered form, reinforcing transparency and compliance with international standards.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Efficient Incorporation Process<\/h3>

As an independent jurisdiction with legislative and fiscal autonomy, Nevis can respond swiftly to business needs and international market developments.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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International Recognition<\/h3>

Nevis is recognized by the FATF and OECD and benefits from a stable political and economic environment, supported by a legal tradition rooted in British Common Law.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Enhanced Confidentiality<\/h3>

Beneficial ownership information is not publicly accessible. However, such information must be maintained in the internal records of the corporation and by the Registered Agent in accordance with applicable regulations. The Nevis Registrar of Companies applies stringent confidentiality standards.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Professionals, institutions, and intermediaries around the world utilize Nevis entities for a variety of purposes, including:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Offshore Banking and Investment Accounts <\/h3>

Establishing bank or investment accounts outside the country of residence.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Redomiciliation<\/h3>

Transferring the domicile of an existing company from another jurisdiction to Nevis.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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International Trade <\/h3>

Conducting international trade in goods and services.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Corporate Structuring <\/h3>

Forming part of a broader corporate structure.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Wealth and Estate Planning <\/h3>

Supporting international tax, business, and personal planning strategies.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Asset Holding Company <\/h3>

Holding shares, ownership interests, or other assets.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Incorporation<\/strong><\/p>

The standard incorporation package includes up to 100,000 authorized shares.<\/p>

Included Documentation<\/strong><\/p>

  • Certificate of Incorporation<\/li>
  • Articles of Incorporation<\/li>
  • Bylaws<\/li>
  • Minutes of the First Meeting of the Incorporator and Subscriber appointing the Directors<\/li>
  • Assignment of Subscription Rights<\/li>
  • Directors\u2019 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Shares<\/li>
  • Share Certificate<\/li>
  • Register of Directors<\/li>
  • Register of Shareholders<\/li><\/ul>

    Annual Maintenance<\/strong><\/p>

    Annual fees are required to maintain the company in good standing.<\/p>

    • Government Fees: US$300.00<\/li>
    • Simplified Tax Return Filing: US$150.00<\/li>
    • Administration and Due Diligence: US$50.00<\/li>
    • Registered Agent Fees<\/li><\/ul>

      Late filing fee for the Simplified Tax Return (after April): US$75.00<\/strong><\/p>

      Note:<\/strong> Government penalties for late payment of annual fees are US$200.00 during the first six months and US$400.00 thereafter.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      Required Information<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Company Name<\/strong><\/p>

      It is advisable to provide at least three name options. If the preferred name is unavailable, the company may be incorporated using the next available alternative.<\/p>

      Shares<\/strong><\/p>

      The company is governed by the number of shares it is authorized to issue. There is no requirement to assign a par value or specify a currency. If a par value is assigned, shares may be denominated in any currency.<\/p>

      Directors and Officers<\/strong><\/p>

      The company must have at least one director. Directors are not required to be shareholders and may be of any nationality and reside anywhere in the world.<\/p>

      The company may appoint officers (President, Secretary, and Treasurer) if provided for in the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws. The appointment of at least a Secretary is generally recommended, and the same individual may serve as both Director and Secretary.<\/p>

      One person may hold two or more officer positions. Officers may be either natural persons or legal entities.<\/p>

      Due Diligence<\/strong><\/p>

      A copy of the passport and proof of address for all shareholders and directors is required. Additional documentation may be requested by our Compliance Department.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      Do you need more information or have any questions about incorporating a company in Nevis? <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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