Samoa: company formation
International Company · Asia-Pacific
Updated on 3 November 2026 · Published under the responsibility of Jason Pivron, director · Who we are
IBC in Samoa — company, registered office, banking file and annual upkeep, run by us, with a local correspondent where we have one.
Who this jurisdiction suits
- Removed from the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions in February 2026.
- International company governed by the International Companies Act 1987, under SIFA.
What it does not solve
- Removal from the list has not yet changed banks' attitude.
- Distance and time zone complicate administrative follow-up.
Conditions to meet
Source (30 September 2026): revenue.gov.ws (to be checked) · consilium.europa.eu
What the source says: No official source read confirms the international company's exemption (International Companies Act 1987); the Ministry of Revenue gives 27% under the general regime.
Usual authorised capital, not a legal minimum
Usual time, from our files; to be checked.
Difficult, though removal from the EU list is gradually improving matters.
Registered office and agent mandatory, included. Removal from the EU list in February 2026 lifts the defensive measures without erasing bank reluctance.
Our assessment for Samoa; to be checked.
Not offered.
Our offer in Samoa, internal catalogue.
Registration in Samoa: Samoa International Finance Authority (SIFA). Source: sifa.ws
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.
Samoa: what is specific to it
- The international company falls under the International Companies Act 1987: non-resident shareholders, a licensed registered agent is mandatory, under the Samoa International Finance Authority (SIFA). Source: rms.paclii.org (to be checked)
Reviewed on 30 September 2026.
Samoa compared with Vanuatu and Hong Kong
| Samoa | Vanuatu | Hong Kong | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usual company form | IBC | IBC | Ltd |
| Corporate taxation | International company: not established by this review · general regime 27% · removed from the EU list in February 2026 | 0 % | 8.25 to 16.5 % · exemption possible on income earned outside the territory, on application |
| Share capital | $1,000,000 | $10,000 | HKD 1 |
| Incorporation time | 1–2 days | 3–4 days | 1–2 days |
| Banking access | Difficult | Difficult | Demanding |
| Substance requirement | Necessary, but not sufficient on its own | Real presence required | Necessary, but not sufficient on its own |
| Our services | from 1,590 € | from 1,990 € | from 2,390 € |
To be checked against each profile. The page for Vanuatu → · The page for Hong Kong →
Registered office and premises in Samoa
From 1,490 €. Registered office service →
How it runs
- Scoping and identity verification
- Name reservation
- Filing and incorporation
- Delivery of the corporate file
- Account opening
For Samoa, the register is kept by Samoa International Finance Authority (SIFA) and the usual time is 1–2 days.
Steps as recorded on 21 September 2026.
Group: International place of incorporation · Our fees → · What we do for you →
Company formation in Samoa: frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to set up a company in Samoa?
Company formation in Samoa starts at 1,590 €, excluding tax. Firm quote before signature.
How long does it take to register a company in Samoa?
About 1–2 days once the file is complete (usual time from our files; to be checked).
Where is a company registered in Samoa?
With the Samoa International Finance Authority (SIFA) (source: sifa.ws).
What is the corporate tax rate in Samoa?
International company: not established by this review · general regime 27% · removed from the EU list in February 2026 (data as of 21 September 2026; source: revenue.gov.ws, consilium.europa.eu; to be checked). Not tax advice.
What share capital is usual in Samoa?
$1,000,000: usual authorised capital, not a legal minimum; to be checked.
Why set up a company in Samoa?
Removed from the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions in February 2026. International company governed by the International Companies Act 1987, under SIFA.
What are the drawbacks of a company in Samoa?
Removal from the list has not yet changed banks' attitude. Distance and time zone complicate administrative follow-up.
Samoa or Vanuatu or Hong Kong: where do our services start?
from 1,590 € in Samoa; from 1,990 € in Vanuatu; from 2,390 € in Hong Kong, excluding tax.
Samoa or Vanuatu or Hong Kong: how does corporate tax compare?
Samoa, International company: not established by this review · general regime 27% · removed from the EU list in February 2026; Vanuatu, 0 %; Hong Kong, 8.25 to 16.5 % · exemption possible on income earned outside the territory, on application; to be checked.
Samoa or Vanuatu or Hong Kong: which is faster to register?
Samoa in 1–2 days; Vanuatu in 3–4 days; Hong Kong in 1–2 days, 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 →