Nevis Company Formation
Nevis, part of the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis, is best known for its LLC and a legal framework geared towards long-term investment holding and wealth planning.
What a Nevis company is used for
Nevis lets you form both business companies and limited liability companies. The Nevis LLC is particularly popular with families and investors who want to bring assets together under one roof, set clear rules among several members and plan how wealth passes from one generation to the next.
The law is clear on how an LLC is managed and how members relate to each other, which makes it well suited to family holding companies and long-term investment vehicles. We often pair it with other planning tools, such as a Panama private interest foundation, when a client wants to organize family wealth as a whole.
Typically a good fit for
- 01Family holding companies and long-term investment vehicles.
- 02Estate and succession planning alongside other structures.
- 03Investors who prefer the LLC format.
- 04Holding investment accounts and shareholdings.
How we set up your company
In Nevis we start by choosing between a business company and an LLC, and by shaping the operating agreement, which sets out how the structure is run and how it passes to the next generation.
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Initial consultation
We talk through your business, your partners and what you want the new company to achieve.
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Review and due diligence
We review the documents of the shareholders and beneficial owners and confirm the project is a good fit for the jurisdiction.
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Incorporation
We prepare the formation documents and coordinate the filing with the local registered agent.
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Handover and launch
You receive your corporate documents, and we guide you through the first steps to put it into operation.
What's included
Filing and the registered office are handled through a licensed Nevis agent we work with regularly.
Formation
Name clearance and choice of entity, preparation of the formation documents and filing with the registry.
Corporate documents
For an LLC, the operating agreement and identification of members and managers; for a business company, the constitutional documents, share register and appointment of directors.
Registered agent
Registered agent and registered office through our correspondents in the jurisdiction.
Annual maintenance
Renewals, periodic filings and corporate updates handled on your behalf.
Ongoing counsel
Support with the entity's decisions: changes of members, managers or directors, and amendments to its governing documents.
Compliance and transparency
Every company we form goes through know-your-customer (KYC) due diligence: we identify the shareholders, directors and beneficial owners, and review the source of funds and the purpose of the structure. We only work on legitimate business and investment projects, and we follow the rules of each jurisdiction and international transparency standards, including beneficial ownership registers and economic substance requirements where they apply.
Wealth planning only works when it's transparent: we identify every member and beneficiary, and we never use a structure to defeat the legitimate rights of creditors or heirs.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between a Nevis LLC and a business company?
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A business company has shareholders and directors, while an LLC has members and is governed by a more flexible operating agreement. The right choice depends on how you want the structure run.
Is Nevis a good fit for a trading business?
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It can be, but it's more often chosen for investment holding and wealth planning. For active trading we usually compare other options.
Can I combine a Nevis LLC with a Panama foundation?
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Yes, it's a common pairing in family planning: the foundation can own the LLC, which in turn holds the investments. We'll tell you whether it makes sense for you.
Who manages a Nevis LLC?
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Its own members or an appointed manager, depending on what the operating agreement says.
What needs to be done each year?
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The company must be renewed, keep its registered agent and keep its corporate and ownership records current. We take care of that for you.
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