Vanuatu Offshore Company
- Register Your Company in Vanuatu in 3-4 days (upon validation of your identification documents).*
- Client confidentiality protection via secured systems.
- Your company and its application for a bank account, including eBanking and credit card. Opening by correspondence.
- A dedicated manager is available throughout the year to administer your company.
Steps to company formation - Vanuatu
Complete our application form - Vanuatu
Upload your documents
Your account manager will ask you for official documents which are required for your company formation.
Register your company successfully
Once your documents have been processed your company will be successfully registered.
Process any additional services
Your account manager will guide you through the steps of completing your request of additional services such as bank accounts.
Manage Your company via our client portal
Our client portal will give you immediate access to all your documents as well as display your company structure.
Vanuatu Company Formation
Good to Know
The appointment of nominees on an international company is permitted in general. However, the Commission of Vanuatu will not permit the appointment of nominees in relation to a company performing restricted activities subject to a special license, such as dealing with securities and other regulated financial activities.
Main Characteristics of Vanuatu companies
Company type
International Company (IC)
Governing corporate legislation
Vanuatu Financial Services Commission is the office responsible for registering Vanuatu companies
Information published relating to company officers
No
Accounting requirement
No accounting / reporting requirements.**
Taxation
No taxes of any sort.
While the company may not be liable to pay taxes, please consult with a tax/legal advisor in your country of residence, to determine your own tax liability.
While the company may not be liable to pay taxes, please consult with a tax/legal advisor in your country of residence, to determine your own tax liability.
Legislation
International companies Act of Vanuatu
Standard currency
Vatu
Time to form
3 to 4 days (upon validation of your identification documents)*
Stability
Vanuatu is a small island uniquely positioned, Vanuatu is determined to preserve the economic growth and stability which makes it an excellent choice for business for clients. Our clients can hence benefit from the tax-friendly regulatory framework where there is no direct taxation in the country.
Communication
Efficient communication means.
Time zone
GMT +11
Secretary required
Yes
Paid up capital requirement
Standard authorised capital: USD 10,000.00
Minimum paid up: USD 1
Minimum paid up: USD 1
Renewal Date
Anniversary date of the company / Each Year
Basis of legal System
Under Common Law.
Minimum directors/shareholders
Minimum of 1 director/shareholder
Bearer shares
No
Documents Required
for the Registration of a Vanuatu company
A certified copy 
Certification of a passport can be made by a notary, an attorney-at-law, a bank, a public officer, or in accordance with SFM indications. Kindly consult your dedicated account manager at SFM to obtain precise information.
of your passport, a certified copy of a second ID document (such as birth certificate / driver license / Identity Document), a certified copy of proof of domicile dated less than three months, a certified and recent extract of criminal record dated less than 3 months, a curriculum vitae, as well as last 3 months' bank statement. All in original.**
Vanuatu Company, ideal for:
Vanuatu offshore company formation
Vanuatu Jurisdiction News
Two new banks in SFM’s bank portfolio with the addition of CIBC First Caribbean International Bank and Pacific Private Bank.
9 October 2017
CIBC Bank of the British Virgin Islands and Pacific Private Bank of Vanuatu are both among the latest additions to the SFM bank portfolio after both banks confirmed their interest in servicing SFM clients.[..]
* Subject to the constraints of the due diligence procedure.
** If the company applies for a financial license, accounting requirements will be applicable
*** Documents must be provided for every person related to the company.
Disclaimer: Nothing on this webpage shall be construed as a contractual commitment or as a warranty. Services conditions are governed by the applicable terms and conditions.
** If the company applies for a financial license, accounting requirements will be applicable
*** Documents must be provided for every person related to the company.
Disclaimer: Nothing on this webpage shall be construed as a contractual commitment or as a warranty. Services conditions are governed by the applicable terms and conditions.
Our Client Reviews
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Overall Rating
96%
Customer satisfaction rate, testimonials verified by Feefo.com
25-Apr-2022
Great attention to detail, Fast response time, High Professionalism and Excellent overall Account management. Would recommend.
Great attention to detail, Fast response time, High Professionalism and Excellent overall Account management. Would recommend.
04-Mar-2022
SMF has far exceeded all my expectations. From the very beginning, I was very well looked after by the responsible consultant. All matters were implemented quickly and professionally. I can highly recommend the company SFM.
SMF has far exceeded all my expectations. From the very beginning, I was very well looked after by the responsible consultant. All matters were implemented quickly and professionally. I can highly recommend the company SFM.
24-Feb-2022
It took a long time to establish the company... Apart from that everything was fine.
It took a long time to establish the company... Apart from that everything was fine.
23-Dec-2021
Très bon service, ressource affectée disponible mais ça été juste un peu plus long que prévu. Sinon dans l'ensemble le service est impeccable
Très bon service, ressource affectée disponible mais ça été juste un peu plus long que prévu. Sinon dans l'ensemble le service est impeccable
10-Dec-2021
Long process time, not stable agents and many account manager changed during 6 month.
Long process time, not stable agents and many account manager changed during 6 month.
20-Sep-2021
The service we received was average, nothing outstanding... it's just a normal service expected from such a provider.
The service we received was average, nothing outstanding... it's just a normal service expected from such a provider.
