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St Vincent & the Grenadines

Business Companies, formerly international business companies, support legitimate cross-border activities and can be wholly foreign-owned. Incorporation must use a licensed registered agent, with ongoing substance, tax and anti-money-laundering compliance.

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An Eastern Caribbean cross-border company base.

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01Key facts · 关键信息

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Tax
CIT 28%; generally on SVG-source profits; large groups should assess 15% minimum-tax exposure
Shareholders and directors
Min. 1 shareholder and 1 director; no nationality or residence requirement
Share capital
No statutory minimum capital or paid-in requirement; share capital is set in the articles
Local requirements
An SVG licensed registered agent and registered office are required; CDD is provided before filing
Annual maintenance
Pay USD 100 annual government fee; annual ES return; taxable companies file CIT within 3 months
Incorporation timeline
Approx. 1–3 business days once documents are complete
Public disclosure
BO, shareholder and director data go to the agent; public-search arrangements require confirmation

Facts last checked · 2026-10-23

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 (4)›
  1. 01SVG Financial Services Authority — Business Companies
  2. 02SVG Inland Revenue Department — Taxes
  3. 03Ministry of Finance — Filing of Economic Substance Returns
  4. 04SVG Economic Substance Guidance

02 · Advantages

Why St Vincent & the Grenadines

  • 01One shareholder and one director are sufficient, with no local residence or nationality requirement
  • 02A licensed registered agent can submit promptly once documentation is complete
  • 03Foreign-source profit is generally not locally taxed, subject to source and tax-residence analysis
Best forCross-border trade and servicesOverseas holding structuresUnregulated project companies

03 · Requirements

Formation requirements

  • Provide CDD on beneficial owners, shareholders and directors before incorporation
  • File articles, director and member notices, and state the intended business activity
  • Banking, insurance, fund and other regulated activities need the relevant licence

04 · Compliance

Annual compliance

  • Maintain the local registered agent, registered office and current statutory records
  • File an economic-substance return annually; relevant entities file within 4 months of year end
  • Companies liable to tax file and pay CIT within 3 months after financial year end

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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