Samoa
Company Formation For International Operations

The record of directors is not public in Samoa, while it is optional for the shareholders’ information. Thanks to its confidentiality, Samoa is one of the most preferred offshore jurisdictions.

Company names with the same left partial and different suffixes are considered the same. The suffixes which are acceptable in Samoa are: Ltd, Corp, Inc, SA, NV or GmbH.

In Samoa, companies incorporated under the International Companies Act of 1987 are not liable for any income or corporation tax. Therefore, accounting and auditing are not essential in Samoa.

However, Samoa companies are required to keep financial records which reflect the financial position of the company.

The renewal fee in Samoa must be paid before the incorporation anniversary. To avoid last rush minutes, BBCIncorp will make an announcement at least 1 month before the due date for your preparation and settlement.

There is no minimum required share capital in Samoa. The standard of authorized share capital is USD 50,000. The minimum issued capital is one share. The amount is only for registration, you do not have to pay it up to the government.

The name of an international company in Samoa should meet below conditions at a minimum:

• Not similar or identical to names of existing companies or reserved name list of the Registrar
• Not misleading or undesirable in the opinion of the Registrar
• Containing at its end part of words including “corporation”, “corp”, “incorporated”, “inc”, “limited”, “ltd” or similar words in any language to connote the existence of a body corporate as distinct from any other person or entity.

A company name can be reserved for up to three months.

An international company is prohibited from investing in domestic companies, doing business or settling any property with Samoa residents or domestic companies. However, the company can hold shares in international companies or companies incorporated under International Companies Act.

An international company, other than a limited life international company, can be registered under the following forms:

• Company limited by shares, or
• Company limited by guarantee, or
• Company limited by both shares and guarantee.

Setting up a company in Samoa can vary in cost based on the package and level of support you choose, with typical pricing falling between US$999 - US$1699.

BBCIncorp offers bundled service packages that cover both company registration and ongoing support, helping ensure a smooth and compliant operation.

You can refer to our Service Pricing Packages or reach out to our team for a quote tailored to your specific needs.