Incorporate a New Company or Register an Overseas Company Collect Required Information. Proposed Company Name: The proposed name of the company in English. Complete the Online Application. Application for incorporation of a Cook Islands Company (Form A-1). Receive Your Certificate of Incorporation.
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Antigua and Barbuda and St Kitts and Nevis don't have a personal income tax. In other countries, the tax rate is progressive: 10% to 35%, depending on the income amount. One must spend at least 183 days a year in the chosen Caribbean country to become its tax resident.
Cook Islands trusts are considered one of the most effective asset protection tools for U.S. residents, as they remove assets from U.S. jurisdiction and the control of the trustmaker.
Generally, there are no restrictions on foreign ownership of a company formed in the United States. The procedure for a foreign citizen to form a company in the US is the same as for a US resident. It is not necessary to be a US citizen or to have a green card to own a corporation or LLC.
Cook Islands LLC's have several benefits: Annual filing of accounts is not required. Information on members and managers are kept private. Foreign creditors are limited in their capacity and foreign court orders are not recognized in the Cook Islands. Members and mangers cannot be held liable for the debits of the LLC.
Generally, there are no restrictions on foreign ownership of a company formed in the United States. The procedure for a foreign citizen to form a company in the US is the same as for a US resident. It is not necessary to be a US citizen or to have a green card to own a corporation or LLC.
With no income tax and corporate tax, income from import taxes is the Territory's main source of budget revenue.
Cook Islands LLC's have several benefits: Annual filing of accounts is not required. Information on members and managers are kept private. Foreign creditors are limited in their capacity and foreign court orders are not recognized in the Cook Islands. Members and mangers cannot be held liable for the debits of the LLC.
Standard applications are processed within 30 working days, while express service is available for NZD$850 with a 5-day turnaround time. Are there any restrictions on land ownership for foreign investors? Foreigners cannot own land in the Cook Islands but may lease land for up to 60 years.