Incorporating IBCs in Niue

The Island of Niue is situated in the South Pacific Ocean on the eastern side of the International Date Line, enjoys political stability and is steadily developing into a busy and respected member of the offshore fraternity. There are also a number of existing shelf or ready-made companies (both aged and contemporary) for sale.

These companies have never traded or engaged in any transactions whatsoever. A letter to this effect (letter of non-activity) will be included with the company documentation.

Advantages of having incorporations in NIUE 

1. Maximum security of assets includes the ability to transfer domicile.
2. There is no requirement for an IBC to file accounting or director information with the Registrar of Companies.
3. IBCs can re-acquire and re-issue shares for a consideration other than cash denominated in any currency.
4. IBC’s are exempt from all local tax and stamp duty. Full exemption from taxation on any business activity or transaction carried out outside Niue.
5. No requirement to disclose beneficial owners and to file annual returns or financial statements.
6. No requirement to hold annual general meetings of shareholders or directors.
7. Speedy incorporation procedures via Regional Registry offices in key worldwide locations, and simple ongoing administration.
8. Complete business privacy and confidentiality.
9. No minimum or maximum capital requirements.
10. Incorporation documents may be drafted in English
11. Company name can be incorporated in Chinese characters as well as Cyrillic script and other accepted language along with a romanized version).
12. Corporate seal optional.
13. Foreign companies can be redomiciled free of any governmental charge as Niue IBCs.
14. The International Business Companies Act offers a corporate entity, which has the minimum of administration. Total secrecy and anonymity is maintained and there is no requirement to disclose the beneficial owners of the company. There is no requirement to file annual returns or financial statements, or to hold annual general meetings of the shareholders or directors.
15. The incorporation procedure is both quick and simple with reasonable formation and maintenance costs and fees.

Set-up requirements for corporations in Niue

The standard share capital is USD 50,000.00 divided into 50,000 shares with a par value of USD1.00 each. These shares may be issued either as registered shares or bearer shares and this decision lies with the Directors. Capital of USD50,000.00 attracts the minimum registration fee of USD150.00.

It can be one or more and may be corporate bodies or individuals the directors may be of any nationality and may be residents of any country. If required, we would be able to supply nominee Director(s). Applications include investment, property holding, financial management, general trading and copyrighting or licensing.

Directors and/or shareholders may hold their meetings in any country and they may attend such meetings by proxy. IBCs may issue shares in one or more currencies; nominative, bearer or non par value and value shares at owner's option. Neither the directors nor the officers need be shareholders.

The registered office must be in Niue and the Company Seal is optional.

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