Nevis

A former British dependency in the Leeward Islands of the Caribbean, Nevis is a member of the Federation of St. Kitts (or St. Christopher) and Nevis. The island is approximately 220 square kilometres in size, with a population of 11,000.

The Nevis Business Corporation Ordinance 1984, as amended, is drafted so that companies formed pursuant to it have the following features:

• A minimum of one shareholder.
• Shares may be registered or bearer. However, it is not our company policy to incorporate companies with bearer shares.
• Shares without par value are permitted.
• The minimum number of directors required is normally three, although if the number of shareholders is less than three the minimum number of directors can be equal to the number of shareholders.
• An annual general meeting should be held each year.
• No restriction as to the location of meetings.
• Limited information available on the public record.
• No requirement to disclose beneficial owner(s) or director(s) to the local authorities.

Quick incorporation (1 day).
• No taxation other than an annual fixed fee payable to the Nevis Government.
• No minimum or maximum capital requirements.
• The company name must be in English lettering, but may be in any language.
• A representative must be maintained in Nevis to receive notices. There is no requirement to maintain a registered office.

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Nevis Jurisdiction Note