Samoa Company Formation

No, Samoa maintains a high level of confidentiality for offshore companies. Information about the beneficiaries of the company will not be made public under any circumstances. No one can find your confidential information, thanks to the privacy policy framed by the regulators of Samoa.

If you want further safety, you can opt for a nominee director and nominee shareholder from Vepapu, where your details will not be shown to the registrar, anywhere, but you will still be the ultimate beneficiary for your company.

Forming an offshore company in Samoa offers several tax benefits to international or foreign-owned businesses. Some of the key tax advantages include:

1. Income Tax Exemption: Offshore companies in Samoa are exempt from income taxes. This means that the company's profits and income generated from activities outside of Samoa are not subject to taxation within the jurisdiction.

2. Capital Gains Tax Exemption: Offshore companies are also exempt from capital gains tax. Any gains from the sale of assets or investments are not taxed in Samoa, as long as they are earned outside of the country.

3. Stamp Duty Exemption: Offshore companies are not subject to stamp duties. This includes transactions such as the transfer of property or documents related to business activities.

4. Dividends and Earnings Exemption: Dividends and earnings received by offshore companies from companies whose owners are not residents in Samoa are not taxed.

Vepapu simplifies the journey of forming and managing your offshore company in Samoa. Our all-inclusive platform and expert services cover every step. We offer registered agent services, local business addresses, nominee director and shareholder options, and even accounting plans. With Vepapu, you'll navigate compliance seamlessly and manage your company effortlessly through our user-friendly online dashboard. Change company details, alter share capital, and more with ease. Your offshore success story starts with Vepapu, and we will ensure your journey is smooth and hassle-free.

Samoa companies don't need to include financial documents in annual returns, meaning accounting and bookkeeping might not be necessary for that purpose. However, Samoan companies are obligated to maintain financial records reflecting their financial position.

Vepapu offers accounting and bookkeeping plans to simplify and enhance your Samoan offshore journey.

Every year, your company needs to pay a fee (which depends on the authorised share capital of the company) to the Samoan government. The renewal fee in Samoa must be paid before the incorporation anniversary. This is to keep your company's records up-to-date and legal. You also have to send a report to the registrar, who is like the official keeper of records. In this report, you say that no changes, other than ones already notified to the Registrar, have been made to the Memorandum of Association, and no business has been carried out within the country. This keeps everything transparent and in line with the rules.

We make sure that you don't miss these steps, so your business can run smoothly without any issues. We will inform you of these encounters at least 2 months in advance, which gives you flexibility to take actions easily on the Vepapu dashboard.

First, you need to keep your local registered agent and registered address in place and maintain its corporate structure. This helps keep your company's official records accurate and accessible.

Also, you have to pay an annual fee. This fee is based on the authorised share capital of the company. This keeps your company compliant with Samoan rules and regulations.

No, a Samoan company isn't required to hold an annual general meeting (AGM) as per the Companies Law. But if the company's Articles of Association say it should or if most of the Board of Directors agree, then an AGM can happen. It's not a must, but it's possible if you want to have one.