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Samoa
A South Pacific offshore jurisdiction where Chinese company names can be registered directly. It is often used by businesses with Taiwanese or Hong Kong ownership backgrounds for investment holding and international trade.
An offshore jurisdiction that permits Chinese company names.
International company
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- Tax
- Non-Samoa income is currently exempt; the exemption ends on 1 January 2028
- Shareholders and directors
- At least 1 director; a company limited by shares needs 1 shareholder, who may not be a Samoa citizen, resident or domiciliary; the same person may hold both roles
- Share capital
- No minimum capital; shares may be par-value or no-par value
- Local requirements
- Use a Samoa trustee company’s registered office and appoint a resident secretary or resident agent
- Annual maintenance
- Annual government renewal fee and accounting record keeping
- Incorporation timeline
- Approx. 2–3 business days
- Public disclosure
- Shareholder and director data not public
Facts last checked · 2026-10-26
This page summarises publicly available regulations for general reference only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Rules in each jurisdiction may change at any time; please confirm the latest position with an Offshore Isle advisor.
References (5)›
- 01Samoa International Finance Authority — International companies
- 02Samoa International Finance Authority — Fee schedule
- 03Samoa Parliament — Bills, Acts and Regulations
- 04Samoa International Business Finance Centre — Samoan international and foreign company
- 05Samoa International Finance Authority — International Companies Act 1988
02 · Advantages
Why Samoa
- 01Chinese company name permitted
- 02Low setup and maintenance cost
- 03Good privacy protection
- 04Suitable for investors with a Chinese business background.
03 · Requirements
Formation requirements
- Company name: any language; must include a word or abbreviation denoting a body corporate
- Directors: at least 1; companies limited by shares need 1 shareholder, who may not be a Samoa citizen, resident or domiciliary; the same person may hold both roles
- Registered office and secretary/agent: must use a local licensed trustee company’s office and appoint a resident secretary or resident agent
04 · Compliance
Annual compliance
- Pay government annual fee
- Assess the tax impact of the exemption ending on 1 January 2028
- Keep accounting records and supporting documents for at least 7 years
After incorporation, Offshore Isle sets a compliance calendar. We remind you in advance of annual returns, renewals and filings, and handle them on your behalf.
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