Renewal Guide for a Vanuatu Offshore Company
Choosing the right jurisdiction is the single most consequential decision in any offshore project — it determines your tax exposure, banking options, privacy and long-term compliance burden for years to come.
Vanuatu remains one of the few genuinely zero-tax jurisdictions in the Pacific. This guide walks through the practical path for the Vanuatu International Company: 24 hours to incorporate, no minimum capital, and 0% corporate and income tax.
Step by Step
- Structuring call. Residency, activity and banking mapped; jurisdiction confirmed in writing.
- KYC pack. Certified passport, proof of address, source-of-funds note; name pre-cleared with the registrar.
- Filing. Incorporation under the Vanuatu International Companies Act; certificate issued in 24 hours.
- Documents. Apostilled corporate set couriered worldwide, built to bank checklists.
- Banking & compliance. Matched bank introductions plus a renewal calendar (low annual fee).
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take?
24 hours for incorporation once KYC clears; add one to six weeks if banking is part of the project.
What will it cost overall?
Government and agent fees plus GoldenKey's fixed professional fee — quoted as one all-in figure before you commit. Ongoing: low annual fee.
What documents do I need?
Certified passport, recent proof of address, a short source-of-funds note and your proposed company name. GoldenKey prepares everything else.
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