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Samoa offshore company formation

Samoa International Company (Samoa IC)

  • - Ideal gateway to the United States and Pacific markets
  • - No publicity of directors’ and shareholders’ information are required
  • - Exemption from all local taxes and stamp duty
  • - No accounting and auditing records keeping requirements
  • - Ease of operation, maintenance and control

Ideal for Samoa company incorporation:

Asset Protection Company
Asset Protection Company
Import/Export Products
Import/Export Products
International Trading
International Trading
International Investments
International Investments

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Samoa company registration In 4 Easy Steps

Preparation

1. Preparation

Request free company name search We check the eligibility of the name, and make suggestion if necessary.

Filling

2. Filling

  • Register or login and fill in the company names and director/ shareholder(s).
  • Fill in shipping, company address or special request (if any).
Payment

3. Payment

Choose your payment method (We accept payment by Credit/Debit Card, PayPal or Wire Transfer).

Delivery

4. Delivery

  • You will receive soft copies of necessary documents including: Certificate of Incorporation, Business Registration, Memorandum and Articles of Association, etc. Then, your new company in a jurisdiction is ready to do business!
  • You can bring the documents in company kit to open corporate bank account or we can help you with our long experience of Banking support service.
Required documents for Samoa company incorporation
  • Copy of Passport of each shareholder/beneficial owner and director.
  • Copy Proof of residential address of each director and shareholder (Must be in English or certified translation version).
  • The proposed 3 company names with ending suffix “Limited”, “Corporation” or “Incorporated”; or (b) the abbreviation “Ltd”, “Corp” or “Inc”

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Samoa offshore company formation with the main characteristics

International Company (IC)

General Information
Type of Business Entity IC
Corporate Income Tax Nil
British Based Legal System Yes
Double Tax Treaty Access No
Incorporation Time Frame (Approx., days) 2
Corporate Requirements
Minimum Number of Shareholders 1
Minimum Number of Directors 1
Corporate Directors Permitted Yes
Standard Authorized Capital/Shares 1,000,000 USD
Local Requirements
Registered Office/ Registered Agent Yes
Company Secretary Yes
Local Meetings Anywhere
Local Directors / Shareholders No
Publicly Accessible Records No
Annual Requirements
Annual Return No
Audited Accounts No
Incorporation Fees
Our Service Fee (1st year) US$ 1,039.00
Government fee & Service charged US$ 600.00
Annual Renewal Fees
Our Service Fee (year 2+) US$ 909.00
Government fee & Service charged US$ 600.00

Scope of Services

International Company (IC)

1. Company Formation Service Fee

Services and Documents Provided Status
Documents Preparation; Yes
Certificate of Incorporation (demo picture); Yes
Memorandum and Articles of Association (M&A) (demo picture); Yes
Original signed Memorandum of the Registered agent appointing the First Director(s); Yes
Share Certificates; Yes
Register of Directors (demo picture); Yes
Register of Members (demo picture); Yes
Common seal (optional) Yes
Company Chop Yes

2. Government Fee

Certificate of Incorporation Status
Submission of all documents to the Government and attending to any clarifications on the structure and applications required. Yes
Submission of application to the Registrar of Companies Yes

Download forms - Samoa offshore company formation

1. Application Formation Form

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Application for Limited Company
PDF | 1.41 MB | Updated time: 06 May, 2024, 16:50 (UTC+08:00)

Application form for Limited Company processing

Application for Limited Company Download
Application Formation Form LLP LLC
PDF | 2.00 MB | Updated time: 06 May, 2024, 16:57 (UTC+08:00)

Application Formation Form LLP LLC

Application Formation Form LLP LLC Download

2. Business Plan Form

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Business Plan Form
PDF | 654.81 kB | Updated time: 06 May, 2024, 16:59 (UTC+08:00)

Business Plan Form for Company Incorporation

Business Plan Form Download

3. Rate card

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Samoa IC Rate card
PDF | 856.97 kB | Updated time: 07 May, 2024, 12:14 (UTC+08:00)

Basic Features and Standard price for Samoa IC Incorporation

Samoa IC Rate card Download

4. Company Profile

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Company Profile
PDF | 3.31 MB | Updated time: 30 Sep, 2024, 12:45 (UTC+08:00)

Discover our company profile to gain a deeper understanding of who we are

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5. Sample Documents

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Certificate of Incorporation Samoa Sample
PDF | 893.05 kB | Updated time: 23 Nov, 2018, 15:37 (UTC+08:00)
Certificate of Incorporation Samoa Sample Download
Memorandum And Articles of Association Samoa Sample
PDF | 1.28 MB | Updated time: 22 Nov, 2018, 11:25 (UTC+08:00)
Memorandum And Articles of Association Samoa Sample Download
FAQs

Company Formation Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Samoa offshore company formation

1. What is the taxation for international companies in Samoa?

Samoa is a Polynesian island country located in the Western Samoa Islands, South Pacific. Samoa consists of 9 islands, and is widely known as one of the most beautiful island countries in the Pacific Ocean.

Samoa provides a favorable tax system especially for international business. Combined with many attractive business incentives, the island country is one of the best places to form an offshore company.

For local companies operating in Samoa, the income tax rate is 27% (a reduction since January 2007). However, foreign companies doing business there are exempt from all income taxes.

In addition, many other local taxes and fees are also removed for foreign investors, namely capital gains tax, stamp duties, dividends, earnings or interests from outside Samoa.

Samoa’ tax policy is designed to help international business perform their best with low operating costs. In addition, the Samoa government also supports foreign investors with a variety of business incentives and benefits. Advantages it offers include:

  • No annual reporting, accounting or any financial auditing requirements
  • No required capital when setting up company
  • Government fees for business operation are relatively low
  • No foreign exchange controls on any currencies
  • Strong asset protection legislation
  • Complete political, economic and social stability

Contact One IBC now for more useful information on how to incorporate a company in Samoa. We are expertise in consulting and choosing the jurisdictions that best fit businesses’ demands. With many years of experience as an offshore company incorporation service provider, One IBC will be a trusted partner for businesses expanding the global market.

2. What are the tax rates in Samoa?

Overall, Samoa provides a favorable tax system to attract businesses all over the world. Here are some notable tax rates in Samoa:

1. Samoa income tax rate

Samoa income tax or corporate tax is determined by the net income companies have earned while conducting business, usually over the course of a single fiscal year. Samoa corporate tax rates are calculated as below:

  • Taxable income under SAT15,000: 0%
  • Taxable income from SAT15,001 to SAT25,000: 20%
  • Taxable income over SAT25,000: 27%

However, foreign companies doing business in Samoa are exempt from corporate tax.

2. Samoa sales tax

The sales tax rate in Samoa is a tax based on the total cost of all products and services purchased. It is also called Value added goods and services tax (VAGST) and the rate is 15%.

3. Samoa withholding tax

Under a contract for services, there are two methods for Samoa withholding tax from income made by residents and non-residents. It is noticeable that this is not an additional tax, but rather a direct income tax withheld by the contract payer during the contract's progress payments. The resident withholding tax rate is 10% and non-resident withholding tax rate is 15% from the amount paid.

3. How to Apply for a Business License in Samoa?

Obtaining a license to operate a business within its borders is very important to the Samoan government. The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Labour has laid down a multistep process in place for this procedure to ensure due attention is paid for compliance with local regulations that safeguard the interest of sustainable business practices.

Steps to Apply for a Business License in Samoa

  1. Business Name Registration: Before it is licensed, it should register its business name with the Samoa Companies Registry. This ensures that the name is unique and approved for use in Samoa.
  2. The Application Form: After the name is registered, an applicant will have to fill out a Business License Application Form from MCIL. It requires information on ownership of the business, nature of the business activity, and proposed location of the business.
  3. Sectoral requirement: Still, other types of business require licensing and permits. Those businesses that operate in a specialized field like tourism, health, and food may be needed to comply with other requirements for them to be licensed to operate.
  4. Payment of License Fee: Application procedure involves the process of license fees payment. Here again, the amount varies depending on scale and type of industry that a particular business enterprise belongs to. Fee payment often occurs along with the application process. Actually, the fee payments are made to the Ministry of Revenue.
  5. Approval and Issuance: Upon submission of the application, the MCIL will review whether all the information on the application is accurate and that no regulation has been violated. Once approved, the license will be issued, hence granting a right-to-operate in Samoa.

Summary

An application for a license in Samoa includes registration of the business name, submission of the application form to MCIL, compliance with sector requirements if any, and payment of the required fee. Observance of all regulations will definitely lead to successful approval; consultation with local experts on the specific requirements of a particular industry will help.

4. What type of economy does Samoa have?

The type of economy in Samoa can be highlighted as being a mixed economy, mostly open and small with dependence on agriculture, fisheries, tourism, as well as remittances that are envisaged from abroad. Such an economy is then considered to combine subsistence activity along with a growing service, especially the tourism sector. While agriculture is important, with crops including taro, coconuts, and bananas, the sector is susceptible to exogenous factors of change-for example, climate change-which may lower outputs and export capabilities. Agriculture is the livelihood for a majority of the people but is constrained by Samoa's relatively small land area.

Tourism significantly has contributed to the major part of the GDP and thus the critical role of job creation and foreign exchange. It especially attracts visitors to Samoa because of its beautiful nature and rich cultural experiences, therefore providing a backbone for the Samoan economy. However, the type of economy Samoa operates has it that their economic performance usually fluctuates when events beyond their control-plant disasters, global economic downturns-affect tourist traffic to their shores.

A large part of the household income derived from the Samoan family working abroad reflects the impact of migration on the economy. These remittances undergird local consumption and become a key stabilizing factor for so many families. Foreign aid and grants remain part of their type of economy and keep on supporting their infrastructure development and public services, as the country still depends on financial assistance from its international partners.

Overall, the Samoan economy is combined; the traditional and modern sectors are included. It is highly dependent on factors outside of its economy, such as tourism, remittances, and foreign aid. This kind of structure provides a base for the economy but also provides some problems in terms of attainment of long-term and self-sustained economic growth.

5. What is the registration procedure for a business license in Samoa?

A Samoa offshore company is also known as an International Business Company (IBC). Samoa company registration will gain a lot of benefits such as tax policy, client confidentiality and required no accounting and auditing.

Furthermore, other advantages from administrative flexibility, no financial reporting requirements, and English is one of the official languages which help the investors and business greatly in doing business. The government always encourages businesses and entrepreneurs to invest and trade in Samoa.

Registering a business license in Samoa with the support of One IBC will reduce the confusion, required time and efforts of personal research into registering a Samoa business license.

There are 3 simple steps for registering a business licensein Samoa

  • Step 1: License research

    One IBC determines all the licenses and permits that the customer’s business needs in Samoa. After that, One IBC will provide customers with the proper license or permit application forms. Along with that, all the information including instructions, supporting documents, and other requirements are also supported by One IBC.

  • Step 2: License filling

    Whether the client’s business operates only in Samoa or multiple jurisdictions, One IBC still has to identify all application requirements for the client’s business license to be filed.

    Next, One IBC will finish all forms and ensure supporting documents are complete and accurate. Moreover, along with the application form, other legal documents also need to be submitted if required.

    The last of this step, One IBC will contact the licensing authority to ensure the process is going smoothly and on time.

  • Step 3: Business license compliance

    Enterprises will always feel secure about the time to comply with business regulations in Samoa thanks to the support of One IBC with other necessary services through our online web portal and renewal teams.

With the advice and support from One IBC, Samoa business registry becomes easier, saves more time and is more convenient.

6. What are the different types of companies in Samoa?

Samoa is a small island nation in the South Pacific, and its economy features a mix of traditional subsistence agriculture, fishing, and services. While Samoa may not have as diverse an economy as some larger countries, it does have different types of companies and businesses. Here are some common types of companies in Samoa:

  1. Family-Owned Businesses: Many businesses in Samoa are family-owned and operated, especially in the retail and small-scale manufacturing sectors.
  2. Tourism-Related Businesses: Given Samoa's natural beauty and cultural attractions, there are businesses catering to the tourism industry, including hotels, resorts, tour operators, and restaurants.
  3. Agricultural Enterprises: Agriculture is an essential part of Samoa's economy. Companies involved in farming, fishing, and the production of agricultural products contribute significantly to the country's economic activities.
  4. Retail Businesses: Samoa has various retail establishments, ranging from small local shops to larger supermarkets and malls.
  5. Services Sector: The services sector includes a variety of businesses such as financial services, healthcare, education, and professional services like legal and accounting firms.
  6. Manufacturing and Processing: Some companies in Samoa are involved in manufacturing and processing activities, including food and beverage production.
  7. Construction Companies: With ongoing infrastructure development and construction projects, there are companies engaged in construction activities.
  8. Technology and Telecommunications: As technology becomes increasingly important worldwide, Samoa has companies involved in telecommunications, information technology, and related services.
  9. Transport and Logistics: Given Samoa's geographical location, companies in the transport and logistics sector play a crucial role in facilitating trade and movement of goods.
  10. Utilities: Companies involved in providing essential utilities such as water, electricity, and telecommunications services are also present in Samoa.

It's important to note that Samoa has its own legal and regulatory framework for businesses, and the structure and types of companies may vary. Additionally, the business landscape in Samoa is influenced by its unique cultural and economic context. If you're considering business activities in Samoa, it's advisable to seek local advice and familiarize yourself with the legal and regulatory requirements.

7. Is Samoa a tax haven?

Samoa has been characterized as a low-tax jurisdiction, and accusations of being a tax haven have been directed toward it by some international observers. Tax havens typically exhibit features such as low or zero corporate tax rates, stringent financial privacy laws, and regulatory frameworks that attract businesses and individuals seeking to minimize their tax obligations.

Samoa, like many other offshore financial centers, has faced scrutiny for its tax policies and financial secrecy practices. Such jurisdictions often draw criticism for potentially facilitating tax evasion and money laundering. However, it's important to note that countries may adapt their policies in response to international pressure, evolving standards, or participation in global initiatives aimed at addressing tax-related concerns.

Given the dynamic nature of international finance and ongoing efforts to enhance tax transparency, the status of Samoa as a tax haven may have changed since my last update. For the most up-to-date and accurate information, it is recommended to refer to recent reports from authoritative sources, including tax authorities, international organizations, or financial experts monitoring global tax practices and regulations.

8. How do I start a small business in Samoa?

Starting a small business in Samoa involves several steps, and it's important to follow the local regulations and requirements. Keep in mind that regulations may change, so it's advisable to consult with local authorities or a professional advisor for the latest information. Here is a general guide to help you get started:

1. Research and Planning:

  • Identify your business idea and conduct thorough market research to understand the demand for your product or service in Samoa.
  • Analyze the competition and identify your target market.

2. Create a Business Plan: Develop a detailed business plan outlining your business goals, target market, marketing strategy, financial projections, and operational plan.

3. Legal Structure: Choose a legal structure for your business, such as a sole proprietorship, partnership, or limited liability company (LLC). Each structure has its own implications for liability, taxes, and management.

4. Business Name Registration: Choose a unique and suitable name for your business and register it with the Business Registry Office in Samoa.

5. Business License: Obtain the necessary licenses and permits to operate your business legally. Check with the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Labour (MCIL) for specific requirements.

6. Tax Registration: Register your business for taxation purposes with the Samoa Inland Revenue Department. This includes obtaining a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN).

7. Employment Laws: If you plan to hire employees, familiarize yourself with Samoa's employment laws and regulations. This includes contracts, wages, and working conditions.

8. Bank Account: Open a business bank account in Samoa to separate your personal and business finances.

9. Insurance: Consider obtaining business insurance to protect your assets and operations.

10. Location and Premises: Choose a suitable location for your business premises. Ensure that the property complies with local zoning regulations.

11. Utilities and Services: Arrange for necessary utilities such as water, electricity, and internet services.

12. Promotion and Marketing: Develop a marketing strategy to promote your business. This may include online and offline methods to reach your target audience.

13. Networking: Connect with local business networks and chambers of commerce to establish contacts and gain support.

14. Compliance and Record Keeping: Stay compliant with local laws and regulations. Maintain accurate financial records for tax and reporting purposes.

15. Seek Professional Advice: Consider consulting with a local business advisor, accountant, or legal professional to ensure that you are meeting all legal requirements.

Always stay informed about changes in regulations and seek advice from local authorities or professionals when needed. The specific requirements may vary depending on the nature of your business and the industry you're entering.

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