Registration of Company in Niue

How to register company in Niue

The island of Niue is a self-governing state formation in the Pacific, which is in free association with the state of New Zealand. The borders of Niue are tangent to the territorial waters of such islands as Tonga, Cook Islands, and American Samoa. The land area of Niue is about 260 km2. The population is approximately 1600 people.

The geological base of Niue is three underwater reefs and coral atoll. The climate of the island is characterized as hot and moderately humid. Given the fact that there are no mountains on the island, and Niue's area is small, climatic conditions are similar throughout the state.

According to its administrative arrangement, Niue is divided into 14 districts with centers in 13 villages.

English has the official status.

The currency of Niue is the New Zealand dollar.

The legislation of Niue is based on English common law.

Given that Niue is tax-exempt jurisdiction, the registration of offshore companies in Niue is becoming increasingly popular.

Forms of doing business in Niue

Registration or buying business in Niue is possible in the form of exempt company, that is International Business Company (IBC).

The legislative framework.

Control over the activities of offshore company in Niue is conducted in accordance with the provisions of the International Business Companies Act of 1994.

Registration of offshore company in Niue. Main provisions

Establishing company in Niue can bring its owner huge benefit:

• The company can conduct any activity permitted by law, except for providing banking, insurance and reinsurance, and trust services which require special licensing;
• Offshore company in Niue can not conduct business with residents of jurisdiction, and also own real estate in the territory of Niue;
• The term of registration procedure equals up to 2 working days;
• The name of the company should be original, that is not similar or identical to already existing one. Limited, Corporation, Societe Anonyme and those other words present in the names of exempt companies can be included in the name of the offshore company in Niue;
• In order to register company in Niue, it is necessary to provide the Charter and the Memorandum of Association;
• There are no fixed minimum and requirements for compulsory payment of the authorized capital. The amount of the authorized capital shall equal to $ 50,000, and the foregoing amount is divided into 50,000 shares, and par value of each one is $ 1;
• Registered and bearer shares, and shares with and without par value can be issued;
• The company can have one shareholder (natural person/legal entity). Nominee service is allowed. Shareholders can own shares on the basis of trust;
• Minimum number of directors of exempt company is one (natural person/legal entity). The rights of the director are limited only to the extent of the competence of shareholders set forth in the Charter and the Memorandum;
• There are no requirements concerning registration of the real owner of the company in Niue;
• Information on banking transactions is not available to third parties;
• There should be registered office of the company and registration agent in the territory of Niue;
• Place and manner of holding the meetings are selected by the participants themselves. There are no requirements regarding the place of storage of the minutes of meetings;
• There is no currency control.

Taxes in Niue

The IBC in Niue is completely exempt from taxes and fees.

Bookkeeping in Niue

Offshore Company in Niue:

- does not maintain accounting;

- does not submit annual report;

- is not subject to audit.

Registering company in Niue or buying offshore company in Niue is now easy and quick. Registration of offshore company in Niue is excellent solution for all those who tend to develop their business. We will conduct the entire procedure within the shortest time possible, because registration of companies around the world is one of the most important directions of our work. We will assist in registration of business in Niue.