Vanuatu Company Formation – Offshore Business Setup
- Register Your Company in Vanuatu in 3-4 days (upon validation of your identification documents).*
- Client confidentiality protection via secured systems.
- Your company and its application for a bank account, including eBanking and credit card. Opening by correspondence.
- A dedicated manager is available throughout the year to administer your company.
5 simple steps are needed to incorporate your company in Vanuatu
Complete our application form - Vanuatu
Complete our order form and make the payment for your chosen services. You will then be assigned a client manager to assist you through the incorporation process.
Upload your documents
Your account manager will ask you for official documents which are required for your company formation.
Incorporate your company successfully
Once your documents have been processed your company will be successfully incorporated subject to local authority approval.
Process any additional services
Your account manager will guide you through the steps of completing your request of additional services such as bank accounts.
Manage Your company via our client portal
Our client portal will give you immediate access to all your documents as well as display your company structure.
Vanuatu Offshore Company Formation
Good to Know
The appointment of nominees on an international company is permitted in general. However, the Commission of Vanuatu will not permit the appointment of nominees in relation to a company performing restricted activities subject to a special license, such as dealing with securities and other regulated financial activities.
Main Characteristics of a Vanuatu Offshore Company
Company type
International Company (IC)
Governing corporate legislation
Vanuatu Financial Services Commission is the office responsible for registering Vanuatu companies
Information published relating to company officers
No
Accounting requirement
No accounting / reporting requirements.**
Taxation
No taxes of any sort.
While the company may not be liable to pay taxes, please consult with a tax/legal advisor in your country of residence, to determine your own tax liability.
While the company may not be liable to pay taxes, please consult with a tax/legal advisor in your country of residence, to determine your own tax liability.
Legislation
International companies Act of Vanuatu
Standard currency
Vatu
Time to form
3 to 4 days (upon validation of your identification documents)*
Stability
Vanuatu is a small island uniquely positioned, Vanuatu is determined to preserve the economic growth and stability which makes it an excellent choice for business for clients. Our clients can hence benefit from the tax-friendly regulatory framework where there is no direct taxation in the country.
Communication
Efficient communication means.
Time zone
GMT +11
Secretary required
Yes
Paid up capital requirement
Standard authorised capital: USD 10,000.00
Minimum paid up: USD 1
Minimum paid up: USD 1
Renewal Date
Anniversary date of the company / Each Year
Basis of legal System
Under Common Law.
Minimum directors/shareholders
Minimum of 1 director/shareholder
Bearer shares
No
Documents Required
for the Registration of a Vanuatu Company
A certified copy 
Certification of a passport can be made by a notary, an attorney-at-law, a bank, a public officer, or in accordance with SFM indications. Kindly consult your dedicated account manager at SFM to obtain precise information.
of your passport, a certified copy of a second ID document (such as birth certificate / driver license / Identity Document), a certified copy of proof of domicile dated less than three months, a certified and recent extract of criminal record dated less than 3 months, a curriculum vitae, as well as last 3 months' bank statement. All in original.**
Vanuatu Offshore Company, ideal for:
Vanuatu Offshore Jurisdiction News
Two new banks in SFM’s bank portfolio with the addition of CIBC First Caribbean International Bank and Pacific Private Bank.
9 October 2017
CIBC Bank of the British Virgin Islands and Pacific Private Bank of Vanuatu are both among the latest additions to the SFM bank portfolio after both banks confirmed their interest in servicing SFM clients.[..]
* Subject to the constraints of the due diligence procedure.
** If the company applies for a financial license, accounting requirements will be applicable
*** Documents must be provided for every person related to the company.
Disclaimer: Nothing on this webpage shall be construed as a contractual commitment or as a warranty. Services conditions are governed by the applicable terms and conditions.
** If the company applies for a financial license, accounting requirements will be applicable
*** Documents must be provided for every person related to the company.
Disclaimer: Nothing on this webpage shall be construed as a contractual commitment or as a warranty. Services conditions are governed by the applicable terms and conditions.
Our Client Reviews
Our Testimonials Are Verified By Feefo, A Third Party Company
Overall Rating
96%
Customer satisfaction rate, testimonials verified by Feefo.com
18-Dec-2024
Fast and reliable service. Account manager was responding fast and always to the spot.
Fast and reliable service. Account manager was responding fast and always to the spot.
07-Nov-2024
Mrs. Madina is great. REally helpful
Mrs. Madina is great. REally helpful
16-Oct-2024
Helpful, proactive and good communication and very fast delivery of the requested service. Excellent!
Helpful, proactive and good communication and very fast delivery of the requested service. Excellent!
26-Sep-2024
It was really a professional service
It was really a professional service
18-Sep-2024
Brilliant assistance, always swift and professional replies, generally speaking... happy with SFM
Brilliant assistance, always swift and professional replies, generally speaking... happy with SFM
09-Aug-2024
I was particularly well received by Christelle, the Managing Partner of the Dubai branch. SFM demonstrated great agility in their quotation process, which was crucial as I was leading a nascent structure in Dubai. The support provided during the administrative procedures for establishing my company in the UAE, along with the responsiveness of the service—especially from one of their team members, Oksana—truly reassured me and gave me confidence during a stressful period of establishing a professional presence abroad. I highly recommend SFM to any professional looking to set up in the UAE or even just to benefit from their advice.
I was particularly well received by Christelle, the Managing Partner of the Dubai branch. SFM demonstrated great agility in their quotation process, which was crucial as I was leading a nascent structure in Dubai. The support provided during the administrative procedures for establishing my company in the UAE, along with the responsiveness of the service—especially from one of their team members, Oksana—truly reassured me and gave me confidence during a stressful period of establishing a professional presence abroad. I highly recommend SFM to any professional looking to set up in the UAE or even just to benefit from their advice.
Vanuatu's stable political environment, highly developed financial industry, and efficient company registration process have made it an attractive offshore jurisdiction for businesses looking to establish a presence in the Pacific region. Its simple and straightforward legal framework, coupled with a business-friendly environment, further contribute to its popularity as a location for offshore company formation.
With just a few simple steps, you can register a company online in Vanuatu and take advantage of its many benefits. Get in touch with us today to find out how we can help you register a company in Vanuatu.
