Company Incorporation in Nevis

Nevis, part of the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis, is a well-established Caribbean jurisdiction known for its modern company law and robust asset-protection legislation. zeta. is not licensed to provide corporate services directly in Nevis; we work with our professional partner network on the ground to assist clients with the formation and ongoing administration of Nevis companies as part of their international corporate structures.

Why Incorporate in Nevis?

Robust Asset Protection

Nevis is recognised for some of the strongest asset-protection legislation available, imposing demanding procedural and evidentiary requirements on creditors seeking to challenge a Nevis structure. It is a long-standing choice for legitimate wealth-protection and holding arrangements.

Tax-Neutral for Foreign Income

Income and profits derived from activities carried on outside Nevis are generally not subject to local taxation, with no exchange controls on such income. The applicable position should be confirmed at the time of structuring.

Confidentiality & Flexibility

Nevis does not maintain a public register of directors, members, or shareholders; beneficial-ownership information is held by the licensed registered agent in line with international AML standards. 100% foreign ownership is permitted.

English Common Law Foundation

As part of the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis, the jurisdiction is rooted in English common law, providing a familiar and stable legal framework supported by an established professional services sector.

Company Types

Nevis Business Corporation (NBC)

A flexible corporate vehicle under the Nevis Business Corporation Ordinance, widely used for international holding and trading activities. It permits a sole director and shareholder of any nationality, with no minimum capital requirement and no public filing of ownership.

Nevis Limited Liability Company (LLC)

A versatile entity under the Nevis LLC Ordinance combining limited liability with pass-through flexibility. Popular for asset holding, joint ventures, and wealth structuring, with strong member-protection provisions.

Nevis Multiform Foundation

A distinctive vehicle that can take the form of a company, trust, partnership, or traditional foundation, offering significant flexibility for succession planning and asset protection.

How zeta. Supports Nevis Incorporation

zeta. is not directly licensed in Nevis. We coordinate the following steps through our professional partner network on the ground, acting as your single point of contact:

Company name check and reservation (via our partner)
Preparation of the Articles of Incorporation or LLC Operating Agreement (via our partner)
Client due diligence and compliance documentation
Filing with the Nevis Registrar of Companies (via our partner)
Licensed registered agent and registered office services (via our partner)
Ongoing corporate administration and annual renewals (via our partner)
Bank account introduction
Integration with Malta or other jurisdictional structures handled by zeta.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. zeta. in Malta coordinates with its professional partners in Nevis to support clients with company formation and ongoing compliance, acting as a single point of contact throughout the process.

The most common vehicles are the Nevis Business Corporation (NBC) and the Nevis Limited Liability Company (LLC). The Nevis Multiform Foundation and international trusts are also available for succession and asset-protection planning.

Nevis has enacted specific legislation that sets a high bar for creditors seeking to challenge a Nevis LLC or corporation, including procedural and evidentiary requirements that must be satisfied locally. It is widely used for legitimate wealth-protection and holding structures.

Income derived from activities carried on outside Nevis is generally not subject to local taxation, and there are typically no exchange controls on such income. The applicable position should be confirmed at the time of structuring.

Yes. Every Nevis company must appoint a licensed registered agent and maintain a registered office in Nevis. zeta.'s partner can provide these services.

Yes. 100% foreign ownership is permitted, a sole director/member and shareholder is allowed, and there are no nationality or residency restrictions on owners.