IBC or LLC in Nevis with Full Nominee Service and Apostille

We have an extremely profitable and relevant offer for you in the field of offshore business – IBC/LLC in Nevis with full nominee service and apostille. The All-in-One service format will make it possible to optimize the costs of registration and the start of the offshore IBC/LLC, significantly reduce risks, and start a real business as quickly as possible.

An Offshore Company in Nevis

What should I start with? Perhaps, the most important thing: Nevis. 

The jurisdiction is rightly considered to be a leader in the world of offshore business in terms of confidentiality. Of course, we cannot expect complete anonymity in the era of deoffshorization and counteraction to aggressive tax optimization schemes. But the offshore IBC/LLC in Nevis registered by competent experts will make it possible (to some extent) to get back to the 1980s, the period when tax-free territories remained away from the spotlight of world financial regulators.

Nevis is a small island in the Caribbean Sea that forms part of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. InternationalWealth.info devoted a whole section to this jurisdiction, Nevis, where you can find a huge amount of information about the jurisdiction, its priorities, opportunities for offshore business, registration of companies, and opening of bank accounts.

Despite its great distance from continental Europe, Nevis is one of the most attractive and stable jurisdictions to register your offshore IBC/LLC. Why is it? The answer is quite obvious. It is Nevis that can provide you with a stable, loyal and understandable legislative system that will make life easier for you and greatly simplify offshore business.

For example, Nevis has developed the best and most flexible trust legislation along with Cook Island. So, if you need a trust, Nevis will be the best option (or one of the best ones!). But that’s not the only advantage of this island. The legislation of the jurisdiction is well-thought-out for the successful and profitable registration of offshore LLCs/IBCs. The effectiveness of legislation in Nevis is proved by the fact that the jurisdiction is an informal leader when it comes to offshore business conducted by US business people.

Americans have long appreciated the virtues of Nevis and are eager to use them. In addition to corporate and trust laws, Nevis has had an economic citizenship program for almost 30 years. This is the key to keeping your personal data private and traveling around the world unhindered.

IBC/LLC in Nevis Offshore Destination is the Best Offer for those who Count the Money

Company registration in Nevis can be regarded not only as a logical choice but also as a thoughtful investment in your business. The main reason for that is the mere fact of registering an offshore IBC/LLC in a jurisdiction that is well known and understandable to all bankers in the world. You can safely open a foreign bank account almost anywhere in the world after you register a company in Nevis.

We highly recommend all our readers interested in the offshore company registration in Nevis to discuss the strategy and tactics of further actions with our experts. The fact is that your company in Nevis, as we said, is the gold standard of offshore business, but it should be admitted that this option is not suitable for absolutely all cases. Make sure that Nevis is not included in the list of offshore jurisdictions in your country.

We would like to especially note the protection level of offshore IBCs/LLCs in Nevis. Many tax-free territories mention their desire to maintain anonymity for business people, but few actually do. So, if you have any problems, do not get discouraged because no foreign company can sue you under the laws of Nevis. To be precise, Nevis only makes decisions in a local court.

In addition, even if someone wants to sue your IBC/LLC in Nevis in the future, this person (the creditor) will have to pay the Nevis court a deposit of USD 25,000 before filing a lawsuit in Nevis, which will not be refunded if he loses. The services of a lawyer in Nevis cost USD 30,000-40,000. That is, you are protected from all creditors who cannot freely spend USD 65,000 without regrets.

Nevis and Corporate Taxes

Those who call Nevis an offshore jurisdiction are partially right. How can this be? And why do we call Nevis the best choice for offshore business if the corporate tax rate in the jurisdiction is rather high (35%)? The nuance is that the rate depends on whether your IBC/LLC conducts operations in Nevis itself. If you do, your company is subject to corporate tax. If you operate only (!) abroad, Nevis automatically “turns” into a classical offshore jurisdiction for you.

It is also important to remember that Nevis concluded double taxation treaties with major trading partners and other popular offshore zones. Therefore, you are unlikely to be required to pay tax on the same income twice, even if you do business in a classic onshore.

A few words about VAT. Value added tax is levied on the sale/realization of goods and services in Nevis itself, or when they are imported into the jurisdiction. The rate is relatively low – 17% (10% for tourism/hotel sector). It is higher in many countries that claim the laurels of the best offshore/midshore (or at least seek to attract international business to the country): Malta offers 18%, Cyprus – 19%, Great Britain/Slovakia – 20%, Latvia/Lithuania – 21%, and these are just some of the popular countries for business.

Selection of the Offshore Company Format to Conduct Business in Nevis (IBC or LLC?)

You have most likely decided by now that Nevis is a great option for your offshore business, haven’t you? Now let’s figure out which type of legal entity suits you best. 

The offshore LLC is most suitable for those entrepreneurs who want to control their own business without additional members. This legal form implies that the registered company does not issue shares and therefore has no shareholders.

The owners of an LLC in Nevis are known as members. The liability of members of the company’s management board is limited to their shares in the offshore company. The distribution of income and dividends may be stipulated in the Operating Agreement. It is not mandatory to ensure that such distribution corresponds by size to the participation shares of the company owned by a member of the Management Board.

An IBC in Nevis is, in its turn, limited to shares, and shareholders choose directors to manage the company. Shareholders’ dividends are determined by the number of shares they hold. The final choice should be made taking into account all available circumstances after you analyze all the pros and cons. So, if we are talking about a safe and efficient offshore business in Nevis, the pre-planning stage is not a whim but an urgent necessity.

LLC/IBC Registration – Package of Documents, Timelines, Basic Prices

The information we provide is true for a more or less standard situation. But keep in mind that when you register an offshore LLC/IBC in Nevis, unpredictable circumstances may arise. We kindly ask you to clarify the specific figures for your case with our experts.

Package of documents, timelines, basic prices

The basic package of corporate documents for an offshore LLC/IBC in Nevis (USD 1,899, 2-3 business days):

• 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)

Expanded Apostille Package for LLC/IBC in Nevis (USD 2,499, 5-6 business days):

• 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)
• One set of apostilled copies of corporate documents

Expanded Apostille Package + Full Nominee Service for Offshore LLC/IBC in Nevis (USD 7,949, 6-8 business days):

• company registration
• payment of a state duty 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 passport
• copy of a utility bill
• a reference letter from the bank or account statement
• delivery by courier worldwide

The annual renewal fee for LLC/IBC in Nevis (USD 1,699, 3 business days):

• payment of state duty for renewal
• services of the Registered Agent in Nevis
• registered office (legal address) in Nevis
• scanned copy of a Renewal Certificate

The annual fee payable to LLC/IBC nominees in Nevis:

• Nominee Director/Manager (Nevis corporation) – USD 1,399, 1 business day
• Nominee Shareholder/Member (Nevis corporation) – USD 1,399, 1 business day
• Nominee Officers (Nevis corporation) – USD 1,399, 1 business day

Additional documents after incorporation:

• a notarized set of copies of corporate documents – USD 600, 1-2 business days (with apostille – USD 799/3 business days)
• copy of the Certificate of Registration – USD 400, 1-3 business days
• preparation of registers: Managers / Members / Shareholders / Directors / Officers – USD 200, 2 business days
• preparation of Minutes of the First Meeting of the Board of Directors – USD 450, from 2 business days
• Share Certificate – USD 200, 2 business days
• Company search – USD 500, 2-3 business days
• power of attorney – USD 399, 1 business day (notarized – USD 599/1-2 business days, with apostille – USD 799/2-3 business days)
• Declaration of Trust – USD 400, 1 business day (notarized – USD 600 /1-2 business days, with apostille – USD 800/2-3 business days).

Additional certificates after company registration:

• Certificate of Good Standing — USD 680, 2-3 business days (with apostille – USD 880/2-3 business days)
• Certificate of Incumbency – USD 490, 1 business day (with notarization – USD 690/1-2 business days, with notarization and apostille – USD 890/2-3 business days)
• Letter of Tax Exemption – USD 500, 2-3 business days (with apostille – USD 700/2-3 business days)
• Certificate of Company Dissolution – USD 1,700, up to 7 business days

Certification of documents:

• certification signed by the registration agent (per document) – USD 150, 2 business days
• notarization (per document) – USD 200, 2 business days
• certification with apostille (per document) – USD 250, 2-3 business days
• Letter of Certification from the register – USD 500, 5 business days

Change of name (capital, structure) of an offshore LLC/IBC in Nevis:

• change of company name (without a seal) – USD 800, up to 7 business days (with seal – USD 1,220/up to 7 business days)
• change of the authorized capital – USD 1,625, up to 7 business days
• change of Officers / Directors / Managers (including drafts, registers) – USD 800, up to 5 business days
• change of Shareholders/Members (including drafts, registers and up to 2 Share Certificates) – USD 800, up to 5 business days
• transfer of shares/ownership (includes the Minutes and up to two new Certificates) – USD 1,200, 5 business days
• amendment of the Articles of Association (adding a clause, change of capital, any amendment in the LLC/IBC Articles of Association in Nevis, which is stamped by the Register) – USD 1,200, up to 7 business days
• reissue of constituent documents – USD 1,625, up to 7 business days

Making changes to the company after registration:

• Continuation (change of the country of registration) – USD 2,520, time is determined on a case basis
• certificate confirming the change of jurisdiction – USD 1,200, up to 7 business days
• transfer of a company to Nevis – USD 1,500, on a case-by-case basis
• accelerated transfer of a company to Nevis – USD 3,000, up to 7 business days
• restoration of the company deleted from the register – USD 1,700, 2-3 business days
• Company Dissolution – USD 1,700, up to 7 business days
• change of registration agent (Transfer Out) – USD 1,999, 2-3 business days
• change of registration agent (Transfer In) – USD 500, on a case-by-case basis

Other services:

• signing of a document by a nominee from Nevis (1-2 business days) one signature on a corporate document (per 1 document) – USD 160, one signature on a bank form (per 1 document) – USD 320 
• scanned copy of a document (per 1 page) – USD 100, 1 business day
• international courier delivery – USD 200, 2-4 business days
• rush fee (quick document preparation), the cost per one operation – USD 150, 2 business days

Negotiated services (the service duration is selected by the client):

• services of a professional director – USD 3,400
• general consultation – on a contractual basis
• legal advice – on a contractual basis

Substance for an offshore LLC/IBC in Nevis (time is determined on a case-by-case basis):

• financial report (up to 20 transactions) – USD 1,900, on a case-by-case basis
• financial report (20 transactions and more) – from USD 1,900, on a case-by-case basis
• website development + payment for state registration and registration agent – the cost depends on the complexity, on a case-by-case basis
• virtual office for an offshore LLC/IBC in Nevis in Panama (address, mail, transfer to courier, phone with recording function) – USD 3,000, up to 7 business days

Once Again about the LLC vs IBC Dilemma

We have come back to this topic because the choice is really hard and ambiguous. In most cases (but not always!) our customers prefer an offshore LLC in Nevis. But in some situations, an alternative choice, the international business company (IBC), would be optimal.

For example, if you have many shareholders who will transfer their shares to other people (as inheritance) in the future, it is better to choose an international business company. If there is one owner, it is better to choose an LLC in Nevis (in 99% of cases).

Nevis also adopted a NIETO trust law, under which only an IBC can be a trust in a tax-exempt Nevis trust. However, the fact that an LLC in Nevis cannot act as a trust does not mean that it cannot be a trust owner.

Finally, an international business company has a lot of flexibility in choosing the abbreviation for the company name: Ltd, Inc, S.A., A.G., and so on. An LLC in Nevis can only have the name with LLC or LC abbreviations. But again, the final choice of the offshore business company format in Nevis should be based not only on all existing factors but also on the circumstances that may arise in the near future.

Comprehensive Service – LLC/IBC Registration in Nevis with Nominee Service and Apostille

So, that was a brief look at LLCs and IBCs in Nevis. Now is the time to focus on our offer which includes an IBC or LLC in Nevis with a full nominee service and apostille (the cost starts from 5299 USD).

This offer includes the following services:

• standard constituent documents of an offshore IBC/LLC in Nevis
• registration agent’s services
• Nominee Director/Manager (including scanned copies of nominee’s documents)
• Nominee Shareholder/Member (including scanned copies of nominee documents)
• Declaration of Trust
• an apostilled power of attorney
• a package of copies of the constituent documents for an offshore IBC or LLC in Nevis with an apostille
• courier delivery around the world

The package of documents that will be provided to you:

• Certificate of Incorporation of an offshore IBC/LLC in Nevis
• Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws for IBC/LLC in Nevis
• Minutes of the First Meeting Appointing a Director of the International Business Company or a Manager for Nevis LLC
• List of Directors, Register of Directors
• Register of Shareholders
• Share Certificate in the nominee’s name
• Declaration of Trust
• Power of Attorney
• stitched copies of documents under the apostille

We help our clients to select a bank at a free consultation on the bank account selection:

• a foreign/offshore personal account
• a foreign payment system
• a foreign corporate/personal account

Procedure of an Offshore IBC/LLC Registration in Nevis with Full Nominee Service and Apostille

The main step is your intention to register an IBC/LLC in Nevis with full nominee service and apostille. To do this, please contact us at info@offshore-pro.info (alternative communication channels).

Under the service agreement, you must pay a fee for the services rendered and assistance in registering an IBC/LLC in Nevis (payment options). The process of preparing documentation for an offshore company registration begins right after you have paid the fee.

To register an IBC/LLC in Nevis with a full nominee service and apostille, prepare scanned copies of the following documents (the originals have to be sent to our back office):

• a notarized copy of a foreign passport or other ID (pages with a photo and signature)
• proof of residential address (a copy of the utility bill no older than 3 months, a bank account statement that reflects the actual address, or other official document confirming the residential address)
• filled and signed forms (due diligence form, order form)

The company incorporation process begins after we have checked all documentation, and it will take from 5 business days for the offshore IBC/LLC in Nevis to be registered.

Seek advice and start incorporating your company now, and we will provide you with the best offshore products and nominee service!