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Cook Islands |
The Cook Islands
are a group of islands situated in the South Pacific Ocean, West of
Tahiti and South of Hawaii. The Islands became fully self-governing
in 1965 under the Cook Islands Constitution Act of 1964, but retain
close relationship with New Zealand. New Zealand has responsibility
for Cook Islands external affairs and defence. Second to tourism the
offshore sector began in 1981 and is rapidly growing. The Government
supports the continuing growth of the Cook Islands as a leading offshore
financial centre. Cook Islands has been praised by the FATF for its
measures in the enactment of the Money Laundering Prevention Act. Cook
Islands is a well established jurisdiction with good communication
systems and no exchange controls.
International Business Company (IBC)
The International
Companies Act, 1981–82 (“ICA”) is the principal corporate
legislation of the Cook Islands’ offshore jurisdiction. This
legislation governs the International Business Company and allows for
a degree of flexibility, simplicity and administrative ease. This corporate
vehicle does not need to obtain a company licence under the Development
and Investment Act 1995-6. It is exempt from taxes and stamp duties.
There are minimal reporting requirements, as accounts need not be filed
or audited, unless the company holds an offshore banking and insurance
licence. In addition there are no minimum share capital requirements
CORPORATE PACKAGE
Each corporate package includes:
Certificate
of Incorporation
Memorandum
and Articles of Association
Appointment
of the First Director
Registered
Office service to December following incorporation
Registered
Agent service to December following incorporation
Share
certificates
Corporate
Seal (may be delivered separately)
The complete corporate package is delivered by express courier.
Incorporation FeesIncorporation fees: |
Total Cost $2649.00 USDClick here for payment options. Click here to contact us for more information, or to incorporate by phone or fax. |

