Register a BC in Nevis

We offer registration of an International Business Corporation (BC) on the island of Nevis. Its jurisdiction offers advantageous taxation, a high degree of asset protection, and flexible company configuration for business needs.

It takes three days or more to register a new company.

What are the Benefits of Registering a Company in Nevis?

Here are six good reasons to register a BC in Nevis:

1. You can fully own the company even if you are a non-resident of Nevis and you reside in any other country.
2. Liability is limited to the shares that the participant contributed.
3. One person may own the company’s shares.
4. The owner may be the sole director of a company in Nevis.
5. Corporations in Nevis offer a high degree of personal data protection: information about owners, directors, and officers is not publicly available.
6. Currently, Nevis offers zero taxation if there is no physical presence of a business or management on the island.

Nevis is considered a classic offshore jurisdiction. While there are certain advantages to registering a company in Nevis or similar locations, there are also challenges associated with offshore registration. In particular, international organizations and the authorities of major countries are pursuing a policy of deoffshorization, accusing offshore companies of eroding the tax base and evading taxes.

Nevis has decided to comply with international standards. As a result, the island country is ready for the exchange of tax information (bank account data), complies with EU requirements not to be blacklisted, and changes tax legislation. Offshore companies, therefore, must adhere to this compliance, but they can engage in trade, legally, with huge markets and reap the benefits of offshoring in Nevis.

The previous rules, which allowed non-resident companies not to pay corporate income tax, were valid until June 30, 2021. However, the situation has not changed much. 

Resident companies are taxed at the rate of 33%, and non-residents pay 33% on income earned in St. Kitts and Nevis. The international income of a non-resident company is not subject to tax. To remain a non-resident company, you must avoid management from the island or physical presence (such as a sales representative) in the country.

The island remains a profitable jurisdiction for business registration, asset ownership, and protection, and a BC in Nevis is especially suitable for this purpose.

You can be the sole company owner, and in this case, you will need only one director. If you decide to increase the number of shareholders, at least three directors will be required. Legal entities can also be nominated as directors.

After registration, a Nevis company can use nominee directors, shareholders, and managers. Private persons must hold the positions of President and Treasurer.

The directors, shareholders, and officers of a Nevis company can be residents of any country.

The recommended authorized capital at company registration in Nevis is $50,000, but you can pay just $1 for one share for one shareholder.

Currently, Nevis requires keeping accounting records but does not require submitting them or conducting an audit. We highly recommend that you keep adequate records, though, for the following reasons:

• You need proof of the legal origin of funds.
• Reporting makes it easier to control cash flows.
• Banks require reporting to open accounts, especially for offshore companies, which adds to the complicated procedure of opening an account.
• Nevis may impose additional requirements at any time under pressure from international partners. It seeks not to do more than is necessary, but reporting is an important point in international regulations aimed at offshore companies.

Registration of a BC in Nevis is suitable for the following cases:

• You have a lot of shareholders at present, or you plan to expand the list of shareholders and transfer shares to third parties, including through inheritance.
• A BC registered in Nevis is the only option if you are setting up a trust in Nevis (which is a powerful and secure instrument for storing assets and increasing capital with a high degree of personal data confidentiality). An LLC can own a trust, which jointly gives an incredible level of personal data protection.
• You need more flexibility in the company name if you use appropriate abbreviations: Ltd, S.A., A.G., limited, etc.

About the Company Name in Nevis

As we pointed out above, a corporation has the right to use more abbreviations in its name. However, some words are prohibited or allowed to be used under certain conditions.

Usage of words in the company name

Restricted use of words in the company name

Annuity	Life
Assurance	Mutual
Assurer	Mutual Fund
Bronze	Nevis
Captive	Prudential
Casualty	Queen
Charitable	Reassurance
Charity	Reassurer
FDN	Risk
Finance	Risk Management
Financial	Royal
Foundation	Silver
Fund	Surety
Funding	Trade
Gold	Trust Company
Guarantee	Trust Corporation
Guaranteed	Trustee
Hedge	Trustee Company
Hedge Fund	Underwrite
Indemnity	Underwriter
Insurance	Underwriting
Insurer	‘Precious Metals’

Prohibited words in the company name

Association	Crown	Offshore
Authority	Companies Registry	Onshore
Banc	Company Registry	Parliament
Banco	Commission	Partnership
Bancorp	Currency	Payment
Bancshare	Deposit	Police
Bank	Depository	Register
Banker	E-Commerce	Registered
Banque	Exchange	Registrar
Betting	Federation	Regulator
Broker	Fiduciary	Regulatory
Brokerage	Financing	Savings
Building Society	Foreign Exchange	Scheme
Bureau	Forex	School
Casino	FX	Lotto
Cash	Gambling	Majesty
Change	Gaming	Ministry
Church	God	Monetary
College	Government	Money
Cooperative	Governor	Moneymaker
Cooperative Society	HMS	Money Services
Council	Institution	Mortgage
Credit	Lending	Municipal
Credit Union	Loan	National
Secured	St. Christopher	St. Kitts and Nevis
Securities	St. Christopher and Nevis	Treasurer
Sovereign	St. Kitts	Treasury
		University

List of Documents Required for BC Registration in Nevis

You will need scanned copies of the following documents from each founder to register a BC in Nevis:

• A notarized copy of a foreign passport or other ID
• Proof of residential address (utility bill not older than 3 months, bank statement, etc.);
• Filled and signed due diligence and order forms

You can send the original documents to our office using the specified address.

Upon receipt of payment and completion of registration, we will send you the original documents. You can immediately order a set of apostilled copies if necessary.

BC registration takes 5-7 business days from the date on which all documents are received and full payment is made.

Costs of Establishing and Maintaining a BC in Nevis

Expenses on BC in Nevis

BC Registration	Cost	Terms of service provision
The basic package of corporate documents includes:  · Certificate of Incorporation · Endorsement Certificate · Articles of Incorporation · Certificate of Notary Public · Designation and Acceptance of Registered Agent · Transfer of Subscription Rights · Appointment of Director (minutes) · By-Laws · Written Resolution of Director · Register of Directors · Register of Officers · Register of Shareholders · Share Certificate(s)	from от 1899 USD	from 10 days
Apostille Package + Full Nominee Service:    Company registration · Payment of a state fee for registration · Services of the Registered Agent in Nevis · Registered office (legal address) in Nevis · One set of original corporate documents · One set of apostilled copies of corporate documents · Nominee Director/Manager** · Original apostilled power of attorney · Nominee Shareholder/Member** · Trust Declaration (original) · One set of copies of the nominee’s apostilled corporate documents · One set of copies of corporate documents · Certificate of Good Standing · Certificate of Incumbency · Power of Attorney (copy) · Declaration of Trust (copy) · Copy of your passport · Copy of a utility bill · A reference letter from the bank or account statement · Delivery by courier worldwide	from 5500 EUR	from 10 days

The procedure for BC registration in Nevis

This registration package includes only the original documents. Apostilled copies are included in the extended package that costs $2,499.

Additional services are provided at the rates indicated above.

You can pay for registration by card or bank transfer, Bitcoin, MoneyGram, WebMoney, or Western Union.

Apply for company registration in Nevis right now: in**@***********rt.com.

We also remind you that you can open a bank account in Nevis. This can be a corporate bank account in Nevis or a Nevis personal bank account. The international bank sets strict requirements for documents and clients, but we know how to help. In addition to companies, you can register funds, trusts for assets or inheritance management, and holding structures on the island. 

Local rules protect businesses against unnecessary legal costs by adopting short statutes of limitations, allowing the rejection of decisions made by international courts, and requiring a deposit to start a new case. If you want to offshore, Nevis is becoming not only a reliable but also a modern offshore opportunity.

Contact Us

Want to get started or learn what structure is best for you? Contact us today. You have two options. You can have a complimentary, fifteen-minute consultation regarding company formation, ideal if you want to get started or learn about our service, or a one-hour consultation for 300 Euros, currently, normally 500, with an expert, if you want to dive deeper.