Overview of company registration in Samoa

The independent state of Samoa is located in the center of the Polynesian island group, known as the "heart of Polynesia". It consists of nine islands. The largest island is Savaii Island, which includes 1,610 square kilometers of land. The second largest island is Upolu Island, with an area of 1,120 square kilometers. It is located 13 km southeast of the ApolimaStrait.

The Samoan Government actively encourages foreign investment. They are committed to industrial development, recognizing that foreign capital, technology and management are essential to Samoa's economic development. Therefore, the focus is on welcoming and encouraging those who can provide these resources by creating a good investment environment. The Government of Samoa has adopted legislation and procedures to encourage and expand the development of businesses so that they can create more jobs and maintain the continued growth of the national economy.

Local manufacturing, tourism and services are the three pillar industries. The government has adopted reform measures to encourage domestic and foreign investors to invest more in these industries by providing supporting infrastructure services.

Moa company registration is a very important step for businesses that want to do business in Samoa. In the process of registration, it is necessary to prepare some necessary information and complete the relevant procedures according to certain procedures. The following details the specific process and information required for company registration in Samoa.

First, the conditions for registration of Samoa companies:

1. Company name: Must include one of the following: Limited, Corporation, Incorporated, Societe Anonyme, Sociatedad Anonima or the abbreviation above. Samoa allows the use of multiple countries of the company ending form, can be British, American, French, the choice of company name special freedom, applicants can be registered in Chinese company name, the corresponding need to increase a certain fee.

2, the company registered capital: Samoa company has no registered capital requirements, marked with registered capital of 1 million US dollars. It can be enlarged or reduced according to actual needs without paying stamp duty; It can be any currency in circulation, British pound, US dollar, Chinese yuan.

3. Shareholders of Samoan companies; One or more natural or legal person over the age of 18. There are no restrictions on nationality.

4. Directors of Samoan companies; One or more natural or legal person over the age of 18. There are no restrictions on nationality.

5, registered address: registered Samoya company needs to provide a local registered address.

6. Legal Secretary: The government stipulates that a limited company must have a legal secretary.

1. Registration process

1. Fill in the application form: Before registering a company in Samoa, you need to fill in the corresponding application form and sign the application form. When filling in the application form, you need to carefully read the requirements of the form and strictly follow the requirements.

2. Submission of information: The applicant needs to submit a series of relevant information, such as the company's name, registered address, business license, shareholder register, etc. The specific content of the information needs to be determined in accordance with the local regulations and requirements of Samoa.

3. Approval: After submitting the relevant materials, the applicant needs to wait for the approval of the relevant departments. The approval process usually takes a long time, usually a few weeks to a few months.

4. Receiving notice: When the application is approved, the relevant departments will notify the applicant to come to receive the registration certificate and business license and other relevant documents in order to carry out subsequent business activities.

Information required by Samoa companies

Full company name and abbreviation: The full name of the company should be clear and clear and non-conflicting. When choosing the full name of the company, it is necessary to pay special attention not to choose a name that is easily similar to the name of the registered enterprise.

Company type and registered capital: When registering a company, it is necessary to specify the type of company and indicate the amount of registered capital. By law, Samoan companies have a minimum registered capital of $1,000.

Company address: When the company is registered, it is necessary to provide the address of the business place, and the business address shown on the business license is consistent with the company's office address.

Register of Shareholders: A register of shareholders is required when a company is registered in Samoa. Details such as the name and address of each shareholder need to be listed on it, and special attention needs to be paid to the applicable law in international business when selecting shareholders.

In short, registering a company is a necessary and important step for businesses that want to expand their business in Samoa. The above is a brief introduction to the registration process and required information. If you need specific information, you can obtain detailed information through official channels.

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