Nevis
Nevis has built a strong reputation as a leading offshore jurisdiction, known for its modern legal framework, flexible corporate structures, and well-established confidentiality standards. With political stability, a responsive regulatory environment, and progressive legislation such as the Nevis Business Corporation Ordinance, it offers individuals and businesses a secure, efficient base for wealth planning, asset protection, and international structuring. The Nevis company register, administered through the Nevis Registrar of Companies and the Nevis Corporate Registry, ensures efficient processes for Nevis offshore company formation while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
A Nevis corporation, also referred to as a Nevis business corporation, is built for flexibility and confidentiality. Incorporation is straightforward and efficient, with no minimum capital requirements, no financial return filing obligations, and no nationality restrictions for shareholders, directors, or officers. Information on beneficial owners remains private, and corporate filings do not disclose details of directors or shareholders. Companies may appoint managing directors, corporate directors, or alternate directors, while meetings may be conducted by proxy or replaced with unanimous written consent. Records and offices can be maintained anywhere in the world, and corporations from other jurisdictions can easily transfer their domicile to Nevis.
The Nevis corporate tax rate and framework are designed to attract international businesses by offering simplicity and neutrality. This makes a Nevis offshore company an appealing option for wealth structuring and global operations.
Nevis Limited Liability Companies
The Nevis limited liability company (LLC) is equally adaptable and private. Members may be individuals or entities of any nationality, with records maintained anywhere globally. LLCs may merge, consolidate, or redomicile into Nevis, offering maximum structuring flexibility. Clients may choose between member-managed or manager-managed structures, with the option of single-member LLCs. Members benefit from full limited liability protection, and operating agreements can restrict or permit the transfer of interests. LLCs can also be established for a fixed duration, depending on client objectives.
Nevis Trusts and Offshore Structures
The jurisdiction is also highly regarded for its Nevis trust and Nevis trust law, which offer some of the strongest asset protection features available worldwide. Nevis trust formation is efficient and designed to preserve wealth across generations, while the Nevis offshore trust provides robust protection against external claims.
In addition, Nevis is home to a growing investment and Nevis funds sector, creating opportunities for diversified wealth management strategies. Innovative structures such as Nevis funding vehicles are also available, allowing for tailored solutions in private and corporate finance.
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Corporate Services
Leverage Harneys Fiduciary’s five decades of corporate service experience by taking advantage of value added solutions in the United Kingdom that ensure your goals are met.
Private Wealth
We are committed to delivering practical solutions to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, their families and their businesses. Whether you are acquiring or registering a business, managing multiple and complex cross-border assets, purchasing fine art, property or a private island, our team provides a full complement of corporate, wealth and fiduciary services in London, the BVI and the Cayman Islands.
We work alongside our strategic alliance partner, Harneys law firm to guide clients on the ideal structure to acquire, consolidate and protect your assets whilst helping to seamlessly navigate complex tax and regulatory issues to ensure that assets are passed to the next generation efficiently and in accordance with your wishes.
