Samoa Company Compliance — Minimal Requirements, Zero Hassle
Samoa offers one of the most streamlined compliance frameworks in the Pacific — no mandatory annual returns, no audit requirements, and no financial statement filings. Still, licence renewals, seven-year record-keeping, and evolving beneficial ownership requirements need consistent management. We keep everything current so your entity stays in good standing with SIFA.
Licence Renewals
Annual SIFA renewal payments
Record-Keeping
7-year accounting record management
BO Compliance
Beneficial ownership updates
Samoa Company Compliance Obligations
Samoa's compliance framework is among the lightest globally — no annual returns, no audits, and no financial statement filings. These are the core obligations to keep your company in good standing with SIFA.
Annual Licence Renewal
Included in PackageCompanies must pay the annual licence renewal fee to SIFA to maintain active status. Multi-year advance payments are available at reduced rates.
Record-Keeping
Included in PackageAccounting records, minutes, and corporate registers must be maintained for a minimum of seven years. Records may be kept at any location as determined by the directors.
Beneficial Ownership Compliance
Included in PackageFull beneficial ownership information must be maintained by the Trustee Company/Service Provider and reported to SIFA without delay upon any change.
Two Paths. One Choice.
Even with Samoa's minimal requirements, letting compliance slip can jeopardise your entity's standing.
Our Compliance Services
Streamlined Samoa compliance support — from annual licence fees and beneficial ownership reporting to financial record-keeping and corporate administration.
Annual Licence Fee Payment
Your Samoa company must pay an annual licence fee to the Samoa International Finance Authority to maintain its registration. We manage the payment cycle, track your anniversary date, and ensure your entity stays active on the SIFA register without interruption.
Anniversary Tracking
Proactive monitoring of your annual licence renewal date
Registration Protection
Prevent lapse of registration through on-time fee payments
Beneficial Ownership and Regulatory Compliance
Your Samoa company must provide full beneficial ownership information to SIFA through its registered agent, with annual updates on ownership, sources of funds, and company activity. We maintain your beneficial ownership records and ensure they meet transparency standards.
Ownership Reporting
File and update beneficial ownership details with SIFA annually
AML/KYC Compliance
Documentation maintained to transparency standards
Accounting and Bookkeeping
Under Samoa law, your company must keep financial records that disclose its current financial position, with a seven-year retention requirement. A financial position statement must also be kept at the registered office each year. Our team handles your bookkeeping and annual filings.
Financial Position Statements
Annual financial summary prepared and lodged at the registered office
Seven-Year Retention
Records archived to meet the statutory retention requirement
Corporate Secretarial Services
Whether you need to update your resident agent details, maintain your register of members, or file amendments to your memorandum of association, we manage every corporate change — keeping your Samoa entity compliant with SIFA and its governing legislation.
Register of Members
Create and maintain the shareholder register at the registered office
Memorandum Amendments
File changes to governing documents with the SIFA Registrar
Why Expanship for Samoa Compliance
Stress-free compliance management for your Samoa entity.
SIFA Expertise
Our team maintains thorough knowledge of Samoa International Finance Authority requirements, ensuring your entity stays compliant with the International Companies Act.
Proactive Deadline Alerts
Your annual licence renewal date and beneficial ownership reporting windows are tracked automatically — you receive advance notice before any deadline approaches.
Complete Compliance Service
From licence fee payments and ownership reporting to financial record maintenance and corporate changes — your full compliance burden is managed in one place.
Honest Pricing
All costs are disclosed before engagement — SIFA fees and our service charge are presented clearly with no additional charges appearing later.
Honest, Upfront Pricing
A single annual package that takes care of your Samoa company's licence renewal, registered agent, corporate secretary, beneficial ownership records, and ongoing administration.
Annual Compliance Package
Complete Samoa compliance — SIFA fees, administration, and record-keeping covered
What's Included
- Government Licence Renewal with SIFA
- Registered Agent Services
- Beneficial Ownership Record Maintenance
- Corporate Secretary Services
- Compliance Calendar & Reminders
- Dedicated Account Manager
How We Manage Samoa Compliance
A reliable annual process that keeps your Samoa company current with SIFA and all governing requirements.
Licence Renewal Tracking
We monitor your annual licence fee date, beneficial ownership update window, and financial record submission deadline — alerting you well in advance.
Record Preparation
Our team prepares your licence renewal, beneficial ownership updates, financial position statement, and any required corporate filings.
Review & Approval
You review the prepared documentation and approve it before we proceed with submission to SIFA or the registered office.
Samoa Compliance Made Easy
This cycle repeats each year automatically. We manage every obligation so your Samoa entity remains active on the SIFA register.
Begin Your ComplianceConfirmation Delivered
You receive licence renewal confirmation, filing receipts, and copies of all submitted documents for your corporate records.
SIFA Submission
We pay the annual licence fee, submit ownership information to SIFA, and lodge the financial position statement at the registered office.
Without Expanship
- Missed deadlines and penalties
- Complex regulatory requirements
- Risk of company being struck off
- Time-consuming paperwork
- Uncertainty about obligations
With Expanship
- Never miss a deadline
- Expert guidance on all requirements
- Guaranteed good standing
- We handle all the paperwork
- Clear visibility of your status
Ready for Hassle-Free Samoa Compliance?
Let us handle your Samoa compliance so you can focus on growing your business.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about keeping your Samoa company compliant and in good standing
If the annual licence fee is not paid to SIFA by the due date, your company risks being struck off the register. A deregistered company can no longer operate or enter into contracts. Restoration is possible but involves additional fees and processing time, so it's far simpler to stay ahead of the deadline.
Absolutely. Our compliance management includes proactive deadline monitoring with timely reminders sent well before each due date. You'll always have sufficient lead time to arrange payments and gather any necessary documentation.
We handle the full scope of annual compliance — from processing your SIFA licence renewal and maintaining beneficial ownership records to providing corporate secretary services and keeping your statutory documents in order. Our team manages the administrative workload so you can focus on running your business.
We offer a single all-inclusive annual package at a fixed price. It covers the government licence fee, registered agent, corporate secretary, beneficial ownership record-keeping, compliance reminders, and document management. Visit our pricing page for the full breakdown of what's included.
For most Samoa international companies, no. There are no annual financial return filings, no mandatory audits, and no economic substance declarations. The primary obligation is the annual licence renewal with SIFA, alongside maintaining proper corporate records and beneficial ownership information — all of which are handled through our compliance package.
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