Nevis: company formation
LLC or Business Corporation · Americas
Updated on 3 November 2026 · Published under the responsibility of Jason Pivron, director · Who we are
LLC · IBC in Nevis — company, registered office, banking file and annual upkeep, run by us, with a local correspondent where we have one.
Who this jurisdiction suits
- On paper, the most robust asset-protection regime in the Caribbean.
- Short limitation periods for creditor actions.
What it does not solve
- That very reputation closes many banking doors.
- The protection does not withstand proceedings brought where you reside.
Conditions to meet
Source (30 September 2026): nevisfsrc.com (to be checked)
Usual authorised capital, not a legal minimum
Usual time, from our files; to be checked.
Difficult. An asset-protection reputation that closes many banking doors.
Registered office and agent mandatory, included. Nevis's reputed asset protection does not withstand proceedings brought in your country of residence.
Our assessment for Nevis; to be checked.
Not offered.
Our offer in Nevis, internal catalogue.
Registration in Nevis: Nevis Financial Services Regulation and Supervision Department. Source: nevisfsrc.com
Services and prices
Starting prices excluding tax, government fees included.
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Firm price after the call: several shareholders, indirect ownership or a regulated activity change it.
Nevis: what is specific to it
- The company (IBC) falls under the Nevis Business Corporation Ordinance of 1984, modelled on Delaware law; the LLC, under the Nevis Limited Liability Company Ordinance of 1995. Source: nevisfsrc.com
Reviewed on 30 September 2026.
Nevis compared with Saint Lucia and Costa Rica
| Nevis | Saint Lucia | Costa Rica | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usual company form | LLC · IBC | IBC | SRL |
| Corporate taxation | 0 % on foreign-source income | Choice between exemption and a reduced rate | 30% (reduced rates for small companies) |
| Share capital | $100,000 | $50,000 | Not established |
| Incorporation time | 2–3 days | 1–3 days | About 3 days (CrearEmpresa platform) |
| Banking access | Difficult | Difficult | Demanding |
| Substance requirement | Necessary, but not sufficient on its own | Necessary, but not sufficient on its own | Necessary, but not sufficient on its own |
| Our services | from 2,290 € | from 2,703 € | from 5,190 € |
To be checked against each profile. The page for Saint Lucia → · The page for Costa Rica →
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Registered office and premises in Nevis
From 1,290 €. Registered office service →
How it runs
- Scoping and identity verification
- Name reservation
- Filing and incorporation
- Delivery of the corporate file
- Account opening
For Nevis, the register is kept by Nevis Financial Services Regulation and Supervision Department and the usual time is 2–3 days.
Steps as recorded on 21 September 2026.
Group: International place of incorporation · Our fees → · What we do for you →
Company formation in Nevis: frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to set up a company in Nevis?
Company formation in Nevis starts at 2,290 €, excluding tax. Firm quote before signature.
How long does it take to register a company in Nevis?
About 2–3 days once the file is complete (usual time from our files; to be checked).
Where is a company registered in Nevis?
With the Nevis Financial Services Regulation and Supervision Department (source: nevisfsrc.com).
What is the corporate tax rate in Nevis?
0 % on foreign-source income (data as of 21 September 2026; source: nevisfsrc.com; to be checked). Not tax advice.
What share capital is usual in Nevis?
$100,000: usual authorised capital, not a legal minimum; to be checked.
Why set up a company in Nevis?
On paper, the most robust asset-protection regime in the Caribbean. Short limitation periods for creditor actions.
What are the drawbacks of a company in Nevis?
That very reputation closes many banking doors. The protection does not withstand proceedings brought where you reside.
Nevis or Saint Lucia or Costa Rica: where do our services start?
from 2,290 € in Nevis; from 2,703 € in Saint Lucia; from 5,190 € in Costa Rica, excluding tax.
Nevis or Saint Lucia or Costa Rica: how does corporate tax compare?
Nevis, 0 % on foreign-source income; Saint Lucia, Choice between exemption and a reduced rate; Costa Rica, 30% (reduced rates for small companies); to be checked.
Nevis or Saint Lucia or Costa Rica: which is faster to register?
Nevis in 2–3 days; Saint Lucia in 1–3 days; Costa Rica in About 3 days (CrearEmpresa platform), usual times.
Where these figures come from
Recorded on 21 September 2026; to be checked; banking and substance: our assessment. How we source these figures →