Get Samoa Certificate of Incorporation & Verify Any Company
Order your official Samoa Certificate of Incorporation from the SIFA registry. This essential formation document is required for banking applications, business transactions, and regulatory compliance worldwide. Third parties can also request certified copies for any registered company.
- Company Members — Available for directors, shareholders, and authorized signatories of any registered company
- Third Parties — Anyone can request this document for due diligence, compliance, or verification purposes
Samoa Certificate of Incorporation — SIFA Registry
Guide to retrieving your official Samoa incorporation certificate from the Samoa International Finance Authority
Proof of International Company Formation
A Samoa certificate of incorporation is the official formation record issued by the Samoa International Finance Authority upon registration of an International Company. It records the entity's registered name, company number, and date of incorporation. This certificate serves as proof that the international company has been properly constituted under the International Companies Act 1988.
What's on Your Samoa Certificate of Incorporation
Breakdown of the elements found on your official Samoa international company incorporation certificate from SIFA
Independent State of Samoa Header
Certificate Title and Registrar's Confirmation
Company Name
Company Number
Date of Incorporation
Company Classification
SIFA Seal and Registrar Signature
Why Choose Our Samoa Retrieval Service
Situations Requiring Your Samoa Certificate
When your SIFA-issued Samoa certificate of incorporation is needed
Bank Account Applications
Financial institutions require your certified certificate of incorporation as a fundamental KYC document when opening corporate accounts, establishing banking relationships, or applying for financial services for your Samoa entity.
Operating in Foreign Markets
To qualify your Samoa company to conduct business in another country — whether through a branch office, subsidiary, or registered foreign entity — you will need a certified copy of your incorporation certificate as the primary formation proof.
Legal & Regulatory Matters
Courts, government authorities, and regulatory bodies require this certificate to verify your company's valid formation under the Samoa International Companies Act 1988 — whether for licensing, compliance audits, or legal proceedings.
Business Deals & Agreements
Partners, investors, and deal counterparties regularly require certified proof that your Samoa company has been properly incorporated before entering into binding commercial agreements, investment commitments, or partnership arrangements.
Third-Party Use Cases
When you need incorporation details for a Samoa company you don't own
The Certificate of Incorporation is a public record in Samoa. Any party can request a certified copy from the Registrar of International Companies at SIFA for any registered company. This public document confirms the company's legal name, registration number, and incorporation date — fundamental information for verifying a Samoa entity's existence.
Entity Verification
Verify that a Samoa international company is registered with SIFA and confirm its legal name, registration number, and date of incorporation.
Contract Documentation
Retrieve the correct legal entity name and registration details for a Samoa company to ensure contracts and formal agreements are accurately referenced.
Due Diligence & Compliance
Obtain official certified records of a Samoa counterparty's incorporation to meet your own KYC, AML, or due diligence requirements.
Legal Proceedings
Secure certified proof of a Samoa company's formation for use as evidence in litigation, arbitration, or regulatory proceedings.
Service Fees & Delivery
Clearly defined pricing for every client
Expanship-Managed Companies
Complimentary retrieval from our records for companies currently administered by Expanship
What's Included
Fresh Registry Retrieval
For third parties, non-Expanship companies, or Expanship clients who need a fresh copy directly from the Samoa Registry
What's Included
Quick 5-Step Retrieval Process
How we retrieve your official Samoa certificate of incorporation from SIFA — one of the fastest turnarounds available
Submit Your Request
Provide your company name and registration number via our secure online form. Our team reviews your submission within 24 hours and confirms everything needed to initiate the request with SIFA.
SIFA Verification
We coordinate with the Samoa International Finance Authority to verify your company's registration details, confirm its active status on the register, and ensure all formation records are accurate and up to date.
Certificate Issuance
SIFA issues your official certificate of incorporation recording the company's name, registration number, and formation date — certified as proof of valid incorporation under the International Companies Act 1988.
Authentication (Optional)
Samoa is a party to the Hague Apostille Convention. We can arrange Apostille certification for international legal recognition in member countries worldwide, or notarization for jurisdictions outside the Convention.
Secure Delivery
Your Samoa certificate is delivered via secure email for digital copies or express international courier for physical originals. With SIFA's efficient 1–3 day processing, you'll have your document in hand faster than most jurisdictions.
Ready to Get Your Samoa Certificate of Incorporation?
Submit your request in minutes and receive your SIFA-issued certificate within 1–3 business days. Among the fastest jurisdictions for document retrieval — with upfront pricing and full support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Essential information about retrieving your Samoa certificate of incorporation from SIFA
Yes. The Certificate of Incorporation, Memorandum and Articles of Association, and the address of the trustee company are public records available to any party. You can request these from the Registrar of International Companies at SIFA. The Online Samoa Company Registry at businessregistries.gov.ws also provides company search functionality. However, director and shareholder details remain confidential and are held by the registered agent.
SIFA typically processes certificate requests within 1-3 business days, making Samoa one of the faster jurisdictions for document retrieval. We manage the request from start to finish and notify you promptly once the certificate is ready.
No, they are separate. The certificate of incorporation is issued by SIFA to confirm the company's legal registration. The founding documents — such as the Memorandum and Articles of Association — outline the company's internal governance, authorized share capital, and operating rules. Both are produced at formation but address different needs.
SIFA can issue certified copies as long as the company remains registered and in good standing. There is no limit on replacement requests. We take care of the entire process, from filing the application to delivering the new copy.
Yes, Samoa is a party to the Hague Apostille Convention. This means your certificate can be authenticated with an Apostille for legal recognition in member countries worldwide. We can arrange this service as part of your retrieval order.
Absolutely. No visit to Samoa is required at any stage. We coordinate with SIFA remotely and deliver the completed certificate to you securely — by email for digital copies or by international courier for physical originals.
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