Guarantee of tax
exemption
Practical annual administration arrangements
Limited banking facilities
INTRODUCTION
The Turks & Caicos Islands
are a British Dependant Territory in the Caribbean
close to the Bahamas. They are self-governing,
and a new constitution, adopted in 1976,closely
adheres to the British system.
LAW AND TAXATION
The Companies Ordinance is based
upon British Law and largely follows the English
1948 Companies Act. Companies not carrying on
business in the Islands are exempted from many
of the more onerous provisions of the Act. Amendments
were introduced in early 1994 to endeavor to render
the jurisdiction more attractive and competitive
with the BVI. Initial Registration Fees were reduced
and annual renewal requirements are now more practical,
and the Long Term Company concept, as in Samoa,
has been introduced allowing companies to pay
in advance for 5, 10 or 15 years good standing.
Limited Duration Companies, which have attractions
in the USA, have also been introduced. There are
no taxes on corporate or individual income, capital
gains or gifts. Exempt companies can obtain a
guarantee of exemption from all taxes for a period
of 20 years.
LOCAL CORPORATE REQUIREMENTS
A Registered Office along with
a nominated resident representative must be maintained
in the Turks & Caicos, and an annual license
fee must be paid before 31stJanuary each year.
Bearer Shares may be issued, and only one Director,
who may be a corporation and resident anywhere,
is required.
LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE
There are a number of professional
firms giving good service. A limited number of
Banks are present. The Government offices are
mainly based on the island of Grand Turk, whereas
much of the development and professional infrastructure
is on Providential, which is approximately 100
miles away.
OUR SERVICES
We have shelf companies available
and are pleased to incorporate with names of your
choice on request. All companies are provided
with a complete company kit including registers,
share certificates, 10 copies of the M&A,
common seal and company chop. We do not provide
any advisory services or ongoing management services,
but can introduce other professional firms if
required.
OUR CHARGES
1. Incorporation (including Registered
Office and Agent to 31st January following incorporation)
---------------------------------------- US$1,400
2. Normal Ongoing Maintenance
Costs Registered Office and Annual Maintenance
p.a.
---------------------------------------- US$750
3. Annual Tax & Exemption
Fee
---------------------------------------- US$300
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