Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: company formation
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Updated on 3 November 2026 · Published under the responsibility of Jason Pivron, director · Who we are
BC in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — company, registered office, banking file and annual upkeep, run by us, with a local correspondent where we have one.
Who this jurisdiction suits
- Low entry cost.
- Statutory flexibility.
- No tax on foreign-source income.
What it does not solve
- Heavily associated with online brokerage, which banks notice.
- Banking difficult from Europe.
Conditions to meet
Source (30 September 2026): svgfsa.com (to be checked)
Usual authorised capital, not a legal minimum
Usual time, from our files; to be checked.
Difficult. A place heavily associated with online brokerage, which banks notice.
Registered office and agent mandatory, included.
Our assessment for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; to be checked.
Not offered.
Our offer in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, internal catalogue.
Services and prices
Starting prices excluding tax, government fees included.
See the other 9 services in this jurisdiction
Firm price after the call: several shareholders, indirect ownership or a regulated activity change it.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: what is specific to it
- Business Companies are registered there by the Financial Services Authority, under the Business Companies (Amendment and Consolidation) Act, Chapter 149 of the Revised Laws of 2009. Source: svgfsa.com (to be checked)
- Limited liability companies (LLCs) fall under the Limited Liability Companies Act 2008, under the same authority. Source: svgfsa.com (to be checked)
Reviewed on 30 September 2026.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared with Panama and Costa Rica
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Panama | Costa Rica | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usual company form | BC | SA | SRL |
| Corporate taxation | 0 % on foreign-source income | 0 % territorial | 30% (reduced rates for small companies) |
| Share capital | $10,000 | $10,000 | Not established |
| Incorporation time | 2–3 days | 3–4 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 2,090 € | from 2,690 € | from 5,190 € |
To be checked against each profile. The page for Panama → · The page for Costa Rica →
Registered office and premises in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, 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 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to set up a company in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
Company formation in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines starts at 2,090 €, excluding tax. Firm quote before signature.
How long does it take to register a company in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
About 2–3 days once the file is complete (usual time from our files; to be checked).
What is the corporate tax rate in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
0 % on foreign-source income (data as of 21 September 2026; source: svgfsa.com; to be checked). Not tax advice.
What share capital is usual in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
$10,000: usual authorised capital, not a legal minimum; to be checked.
Why set up a company in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
Low entry cost. Statutory flexibility. No tax on foreign-source income.
What are the drawbacks of a company in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
Heavily associated with online brokerage, which banks notice. Banking difficult from Europe.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines or Panama or Costa Rica: where do our services start?
from 2,090 € in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; from 2,690 € in Panama; from 5,190 € in Costa Rica, excluding tax.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines or Panama or Costa Rica: how does corporate tax compare?
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, 0 % on foreign-source income; Panama, 0 % territorial; Costa Rica, 30% (reduced rates for small companies); to be checked.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines or Panama or Costa Rica: which is faster to register?
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in 2–3 days; Panama in 3–4 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 →