Company Formation in Vanuatu
Company registration in Vanuatu is fast and efficient, opening doors to international business.
- Complete tax exemption
- No yearly reporting to do
- Confidentiality of beneficial owners
- Cheap and simple to manage
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Packages - Company Formation in Vanuatu
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Experienced crypto and FinTech MLRO with company structuring and PI onboarding.
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Request information on company formation in Vanuatu: cost, process and requirements.
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Initial consultation
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Turnkey Company Formation
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Company contact person
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Registered legal company address for 1 year
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Remote incorporation
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Notary Services
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Company Secretary
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Nominee Shareholder
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Nominee director
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Accounting for 1 year
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Long-term POA
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Additional legal support
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Corporate Account
Turnkey company formation, Everything you need to get off the ground. Start now!
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Initial consultation
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Turnkey Company Formation
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Company contact person
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Registered legal company address for 1 year
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Remote incorporation
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Notary Services
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Company Secretary
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Nominee Shareholder
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Nominee director
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Accounting for 1 year
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Long-term POA
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Additional legal support
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Corporate Account
Full turnkey company formation and support in all necessary aspects. Customized pricing!
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Initial consultation
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Turnkey Company Formation
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Company contact person
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Registered legal company address for 1 year
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Remote incorporation
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Notary Services
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Company Secretary
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Nominee Shareholder
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Nominee director
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Accounting for 1 year
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Long-term POA
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Additional legal support
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Corporate Account
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As a result of the fruitful cooperation with LegalBison, Yellow Card obtained a VASP registration, fast and without any legal complications.
LegalBison helped us navigate a space that’s often uncertain and complex, which gave us the confidence to move forward with our project.
Quick set-up and straightforward process. It was a smooth process, we are happy to have chosen LegalBison as our Partner for incorporations, globally.
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Things to know before registering your company in Vanuatu
Taxation of companies in Vanuatu
As long as an International Company doesn’t conduct business in Vanuatu, it is exempted from income tax, capital gains tax, etc.
Every company shall pay a yearly registration fee to the Commission in the amount of 300 USD per year.
DTAA signed by Vanuatu for companies
Vanuatu doesn’t have double taxation agreements. Vanuatu participates in OECD’s Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI).
Accounting and audit requirements for a company in Vanuatu
International Companies aren’t required to file an Annual Return.
However, they have a duty to keep their accounts, records, and minutes.
Economic substance and residency requirements for companies in Vanuatu
A Vanuatu International Company only needs a registered address in Vanuatu.
- There are no residential requirements for directors and shareholders;
- The same person can be a single director and shareholder.
LegalBison offers help with all of the above requirements. We assist and are local on the ground. Speak now for free with one of our consultants to get your business started.
- Taxes in Vanuatu
- Double Tax Treaties in 2024
- Accounting and audit requirements
- Residency requirements for company holders
Taxation of companies in Vanuatu
As long as an International Company doesn’t conduct business in Vanuatu, it is exempted from income tax, capital gains tax, etc.
Every company shall pay a yearly registration fee to the Commission in the amount of 300 USD per year.
DTAA signed by Vanuatu for companies
Vanuatu doesn’t have double taxation agreements. Vanuatu participates in OECD’s Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI).
Accounting and audit requirements for a company in Vanuatu
International Companies aren’t required to file an Annual Return.
However, they have a duty to keep their accounts, records, and minutes.
Economic substance and residency requirements for companies in Vanuatu
A Vanuatu International Company only needs a registered address in Vanuatu.
- There are no residential requirements for directors and shareholders;
- The same person can be a single director and shareholder.
LegalBison offers help with all of the above requirements. We assist and are local on the ground. Speak now for free with one of our consultants to get your business started.
Alternatives to company formation in Vanuatu
Our team has curated the following jurisdictions as being worthy alternatives to a company registered in Vanuatu.
Company Formation in British Virgin Islands
from 1.320 €-
Top offshore jurisdiction
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Tax-free, no reporting
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High secrecy
Company Formation in Costa Rica
from 2.350 €-
Tax-free
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Discretion of board members
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Not listed as a tax haven!
Company Formation in Hong Kong
from 750 €-
Ideal offshore jurisdiction
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Advantageous taxation
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Fast and cheap process
Company Formation in Marshall Islands
from 990 €-
0% Tax
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Bearer shares allowed
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Doesn't share information
Company Formation in Saint Vincent and Grenadines
from 1.625 €-
0% Tax
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High level of Secrecy
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Great for Forex business
Company Formation in Seychelles
from 790 €-
0% Tax
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No reporting
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Cheap and easy
Getting started with company registration in Vanuatu
Find out all the necessary information about incorporating your business activity in Vanuatu. Discover why Vanuatu is a popular jurisdiction and how it can help your business reach another level. Additional information on demand, directly with our team of experienced consultants.
- Duration
- Timeline
- Remote incorporation
- Documents
How long does it take to form a company in Vanuatu?
The incorporation process in Vanuatu is very fast. Provided that you have all the documents ready by day one, it can take as few as 48 hours to incorporate.
Procedure to prepare the registration of a company in Vanuatu
The registration process of a company in Company Formation in Vanuatu is very simple. The experts of LegalBison will assist you throughout every step of it:
- Initial consultation and agreement;
- Payment of the full invoice;
- [IF REMOTELY]: Notarization of POA by client;
- Preparation of registration documents;
- Document signed at the notary;
- Official register validity: immediately.
Can I form a company in Vanuatu remotely?
The whole incorporation process can be conducted remotely. No travel is necessary. Notarization of documents is necessary.
- A Power of Attorney (POA) from (all) partners/shareholders is needed;
- The POA is sent to you by us based on the services you want;
- You have to certify the POA by a notary and in some cases legalize it by apostille (some countries need full legalization);
- Once you have the POA on your hands, we double-check, and you send us the original form (physical document!) via courier to our address;
- Vanuatu is part of the Hague Convention of the Apostille.
Necessary information to begin with company formation in Vanuatu
- Passport copies (scans) of all shareholders, directors, and a beneficiary owner if applicable;
- A Power of Attorney (in case of a remote company registration);
- Certified company documents (in case at least one of the shareholders is going to be a foreign company).
About company registration in Vanuatu
Yes. Vanuatu is on the blacklist of tax havens of the European Union.
Depending on your objective and your business model, another jurisdiction might fit better. The best way to determine if Vanuatu is the best place for your business is to get in touch with our experts.
No, there is no such requirement for incorporating and running an international company in Vanuatu.
As a traditional offshore jurisdiction, Vanuatu is good for any activity requiring secrecy. This being said, it remains important to remember that as of today, most banks aren’t open to working with offshore companies, which is a limitation to consider when designing your business plan around a Vanuatu international company.
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Consulting team dedicated into advising the best suitable jurisdiction for your project.
Experienced crypto and FinTech MLRO with company structuring and PI onboarding.
