
SAMOA COMPANY FORMATION
Samoa Company Formation Guide
Samoa Company Formation Service Fees: USD 2,950
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Company Formation Registration Government Fees (Samoa SIFA - Samoa International Financial Authority)
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Drafting and submission of articles of association, provision of a copy of the SIFA seal
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Preparation and submission of the declaration form/registration office notification form/list of directors and officers to SIFA
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Acting as the promoter in the articles of association
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Issuance of the Company Formation Certificate by SIFA
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Appointment of the Initial Directors by the Founders
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Preparation of the Director Consent Form
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Preparation of the stock subscription application
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Preparation of the first board resolution regarding stock issuance, issuance of stock certificates, appointment of directors, and registration with the registry office
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Preparation of the member list and director list
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Preparation of stock certificates
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Preparation and provision of the Certificate of Incumbency
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Annual service for the registered business address
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Annual service for the registered agent and secretary
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Delivery of company documents including shipping costs
Samoa Company Annual Service Fees: USD 2,050 (Annual renewal must be processed by November 30th of each year or one year from the date of incorporation)
- Annual government registration fees
- Maintenance of registers and legal records
- Annual service for the registered office address
- Annual service for the registration agent and secretary
Documents required for company establishment are as follows -
1) Valid passport color scan of shareholders/directors/ultimate beneficial owners
2) Passport copy certification (Certificate of passport copy - obtainable from the nearest district office or city hall)
3) Proof of English-language residential address issued within the last 3 months (for Korean residents, provide a scanned copy of the English-language resident registration certificate or original copy)
4) English-language bank transaction history for the past 3 months
5) English resume or LinkedIn profile
6) Professional recommendation letter (written by a lawyer, accountant, tax accountant, employer, partner, buyer, supplier, etc. with whom you have had a relationship for at least 2 years)
7) Company establishment application form and member registration application form (to be provided later)
Estimated time required for company establishment: Minimum 5 business days