Register Your St. Vincent Business Company with Confidence
St. Vincent and the Grenadines offers an efficient Business Company structure for global entrepreneurs. Enjoy upfront pricing, attentive compliance support, and ongoing corporate assistance—everything online.
Explore St. Vincent Business Company Regulations
Operating under the Business Companies (Amendment and Consolidation) Act, St. Vincent BCs evolved from the former IBC structure to align with modern compliance standards. This Eastern Caribbean jurisdiction applies territorial taxation, exempting foreign-sourced income while requiring economic substance for relevant activities.
Share Capital
Share capital structure and requirements for St. Vincent BC.
Local Presence
Required local presence elements for St. Vincent BC compliance.
Compliances to Keep in Mind
Annual filings and ongoing requirements to keep your St. Vincent BC compliant and active.
Annual License Fee
Pay annual government license fee to the SVG Financial Services Authority to maintain good standing.
Economic Substance Filing
File annual economic substance return if conducting relevant activities under ES requirements.
Beneficial Ownership
Maintain beneficial ownership information with registered agent under AML regulations.
Registered Agent Maintenance
Maintain a licensed registered agent and registered office in St. Vincent continuously.
Corporate Records
Maintain registers of members, directors, and meeting minutes. No public filing of accounts.
Is an SVG Business Company Right for You?
Review the St Vincent Business Company options to find the corporate structure that supports your global activities.
St Vincent & the Grenadines Business Company (BC)
A streamlined corporate vehicle under the Business Companies (Amendment and Consolidation) Act, offering territorial taxation and efficient formation for international operations.
Standard corporate structure with shares carrying stated nominal values. Clear capital structure for traditional business arrangements.
Flexible share structure without nominal values, allowing variable pricing and simplified capital management.
Enhanced privacy through permitted nominee directors and shareholders as recognized under SVG legislation.
Advantages
Territorial Tax Regime
Only income sourced within SVG faces the 30% corporate tax rate; foreign income remains exempt.
Minimal Formation Requirements
Single director and single shareholder sufficient for incorporation with no minimum capital.
Global Operations Permitted
BCs may conduct operations worldwide and maintain records outside the jurisdiction.
Nominee Directors Allowed
Nominee arrangements provide additional privacy and flexibility in corporate governance.
Considerations
Public Registry Disclosure
Basic corporate information including shareholder and director names forms part of the public record.
Annual Filing Requirements
Annual tax returns and financial statements must be submitted regardless of income source.
Economic Substance Compliance
Companies engaged in relevant activities must satisfy economic substance requirements.
Registered Agent Obligation
A registered agent and office within SVG must be maintained continuously.
Form Your SVG Business Company
St Vincent offers practical corporate solutions for international entrepreneurs. Begin your BC formation.
Transparent Pricing for SVG Company Formation
Our St. Vincent and the Grenadines packages cover the full spectrum—from initial registration through ongoing compliance support.
Basic Package
Premium Package
Enterprise Package
What You Need for an SVG Business Company
Complete these requirements to incorporate your St. Vincent and the Grenadines BC.
Determine your authorized share capital
Standard: USD $50,000 (fee threshold)
SVG has no minimum paid-up capital requirement. Companies with authorized capital up to USD $50,000 benefit from lower annual license fees. Multi-currency options are available.
- No minimum capital mandate
- Lower fees under USD $50,000
- Any currency denomination accepted
- Par or no-par value shares
Appoint directors and shareholders
1 director + 1 shareholder, public registry
A minimum of one director and one shareholder is required. Note that director names appear on the public registry. Corporate directors are allowed, and nominee arrangements are available.
- One director minimum
- One shareholder minimum
- Director names on public register
- Corporate directors permitted
- No residency requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
Important information about SVG Business Company formation and operations
No visit to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is needed. Our fully remote service manages every step—from document preparation to registry filing. Your complete corporate kit ships internationally via express courier to your preferred address.
Every package features complimentary Airwallex account setup for multi-currency payments. Premium Package clients receive comprehensive banking assistance for Caribbean and international bank accounts, with support continuing until successful account opening.
First-year registered agent and office services come included. Annual maintenance packages then cover license renewals, registered office continuation, certificates of good standing, and guidance on corporate amendments or restructuring needs.
Yes, SVG legislation requires every Business Company to maintain a local registered office. This is satisfied through your package—providing a professional Kingstown address that receives official government and legal correspondence on your behalf.
Complete winding-up services are offered. We handle the dissolution process including document preparation, outstanding obligation settlement, registry filings, and formal company termination through either voluntary or administrative procedures.
Saint Vincent maintains a favorable regulatory environment for forex brokers and online trading platforms. While proper licensing considerations apply, the jurisdiction's flexible framework and cost-effective structure have attracted numerous fintech and trading operations.
A Business Company requires minimum one director and one shareholder—a single individual may fill both positions. No nationality or residency conditions apply to either role, enabling entrepreneurs globally to establish SVG corporate presence.
Yes, both companies and individuals may act as directors and shareholders without restriction. This enables holding company structures, corporate nominee arrangements, and sophisticated ownership configurations through parent entities.
Business Companies enjoy substantial flexibility in share design. Shares may be issued with or without par value. Multiple share classes with different voting rights, dividend preferences, and conversion features can be established in the memorandum and articles.
Business Companies must pay annual license fees to maintain good standing. There are no mandatory audit requirements for standard BCs, though proper accounting records must be kept. Annual returns confirming basic company particulars are required.
No legal requirement mandates a company secretary. Your Business Company operates validly with just the required director and shareholder positions. A secretary may be voluntarily appointed for governance purposes or if banking partners expect this role.
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