Language: The official and commercial language is English.

Population: The population of Nevis is approximately 8,000, with a literacy rate of 96%.

Political System: Nevis became independent in 1983 after being a British Crown Colony since 1628. The island is part of the Federation of St. Kitts-Nevis, a member of the British Commonwealth. Nevis is a democracy with an elected local assembly and a political system that is based on the British Parliamentary system.

Legal System: The legal system is based on the English Common Law with a High Court of Justice and a Court of Appeal. The island's governor-general is head of the federal Parliament.

The formation of non-resident domestic companies is governed by the Nevis Business Corporation Ordinance 1984, which is based on American, New York, Delaware and British Company Law.

Taxation: Local companies normally pay a 50% tax rate on profits, but offshore companies are exempt from all taxation. Double-taxation agreements exist with following countries:

• Denmark
• New Zealand
• Norway
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• United Kingdom

• A registered agent in Nevis is obligatory.
• The share capital can be of par value or no par value, and in any currency.
• Shares can be either registered or bearer or both.
• The corporation can use any name, which must include the word Incorporated, Corporation, Company or Limited to indicate limited liability. However, the words Bank and Insurance cannot be used.
• The Board of Directors must appoint three officers: a president and a treasurer, who must be individuals; and a secretary, who may be a corporation. Alternate officers can be appointed.
• At least three directors who may be either persons or corporations of any nationality are required. However, if the number of shareholders are less than three, the number of directors has to be equal to but not less than the number of shareholders. Alternate directors can be appointed.
• At least one shareholder is required, but there is no maximum limit. Shareholders can be persons or corporations of any nationality.
• It is not obligatory to file the names of the officers, directors and shareholders with the Registrar of Companies, but all other documents filed with the Registrar are accessible to the public.
• Annual General Meetings must be held. However, meetings of directors, officers and shareholders can take place anywhere in the world.
• The internal affairs of the corporation is ruled by the By-Laws, which are adopted by the Board of Directors. Alterations of the By-Laws can only be done by a vote of the shareholders.

• Names and addresses of each incorporator, initial directors and registered agent.
• The office address in Nevis.
• The name, the continuance and the object of the corporation.
• The share capital.
• The classes of shares, the number of issued shares as registered and/or bearer shares, and if they may be substituted for each other.

1. A foreign company can relocate to Nevis and, conversely, a Nevis company can change domicile to a foreign jurisdiction.
2. A Nevis company is exempt from tax on income, dividends and distribution earned outside Nevis.
3. There are no requirements to file financial returns, annual reports or changes of directors, officers or shareholders.
4. The main company office can be located anywhere as well as the company records. Directors, officers and shareholders can be of any nationality and live anywhere. Companies can be used as directors and secretaries.
5. A Nevis company is allowed to alter its Articles of Incorporation, consolidate, or merge with other Nevis companies or foreign companies, or file Articles of Dissolution.

• Social, political and economic stability
• Excellent communication facilities
• Offshore companies are exempt from all form of Nevis taxation
• Double-taxation agreements
• Redomicilation of foreign companies to Nevis and from Nevis to a foreign jurisdiction
• Immediate incorporation or ready-made companies for immediate use
• Bearer shares are permitted