Vanuatu Company Formation

A highly flexible Pacific jurisdiction for international founders seeking strong privacy, tax-neutral treatment for global activities, and minimal compliance for asset protection and investment structures.

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US$ 2,615

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Doing Business in
Vanuatu: Key Highlights

Strong Privacy Protection

Ownership and beneficial details are not publicly disclosed.

Tax-Neutral Regime

No corporate tax on foreign-sourced income for international activities.

Fast & Simple Incorporation

Typically completed in 5 working days.

Stable Pacific Environment

Politically independent with reliable legal safeguards.

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How It Works

Preparation

Request a company name check and eligibility review.

Company Details

Submit company, director, and shareholder information.

Document Submission

Upload required documents for verification.

Additional Services Setup

Optional services such as accounting, trademark, or compliance support are arranged.

Company Management

Receive incorporation documents and manage services via the client portal.

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Vanuatu Company Formation

Main Characteristics

Entity Type	International Company (IC)
Legal System	Mixed legal system (Common Law + Civil Law influence)
Governing Law	International Companies Act
Regulator	Vanuatu Financial Services Commission
Director(s)	Minimum 1 individual or corporate. No residency required.
Shareholder(s)	Minimum 1 shareholder. 100% foreign ownership allowed
Incorporation Timeframe	Typically 7-10 working days.
Professional Officer	Mandatory Registered Agent
Local Mandates	Registered office and registered agent in Vanuatu
Issued Share(s)	Not required
Issued Share Capital	No statutory minimum
Paid-up Capital	Not required
Accessible Records	Private
Accounting & Audit	Accounting records must be maintained. Financial Statement audit report is generally not mandatory
Annual Compliance & Tax Filing	Annual renewal; Annual Return filing
Economic Substance	N/A
Tax Regime	Offshore tax-neutral regime
Standard Tax Rate	0%
Tax Exemptions	No corporate, capital gains, dividend, or withholding taxes

Documents Required

International Company (IC)

Passport of each shareholder/beneficial owner and director.
Proof of residential address of each director and shareholder/beneficial owner. (Must be in English or certified translation version).
Provide your capital structure with any currency.

Vanuatu Company Formation Is Ideal For

International Company (IC)

Offshore holding companies
International trading companies
Digital businesses serving global clients
Online consulting and service businesses
Asset holding structures
Investment holding companies

Why Choose Us For Company Formation Service

Mark T.

Singapore

OCC handled our offshore incorporation flawlessly. We opened a BVI company and corporate bank account within weeks.

Laura D.

Professional, responsive and extremely knowledgeable about asset protection.

Daniel R.

Australia

The team guided us through every step of our company setup and compliance process. Everything was delivered on time and with absolute clarity.

Sofia M.

Germany

From consultation to banking support, the experience was seamless. Their client portal makes managing our entities extremely easy.

Ready to Incorporate in Vanuatu?

Start your company efficiently with strong privacy safeguards, tax-neutral advantages for global activities, and complete professional support from start to finish.

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