Corporate Registry
The entities and licences the Commission administers — from international companies, trusts and foundations to insurers, banks and money-services businesses.
The Commission administers the registration of international companies, trusts, foundations and insurance entities, and licenses the providers that form and manage them. Registration is handled through licensed trust and corporate service providers.
Structures include International Business Companies, Limited Liability Companies, Limited Partnerships, Trusts, Foundations, international insurance, international banking, money services and mutual funds.
Find your structure
Answer a few questions and we'll point you to the Nevis entity or licence that fits — with the reasons why. A quick guide, not legal advice.
Corporate vehicles
International Business Companies (IBCs)
Flexible corporations formed under the Nevis Business Corporation Ordinance for any lawful business.
Learn moreInternational Trusts
Asset-protection and estate-planning trusts under the Nevis International Exempt Trust Ordinance.
Learn moreLimited Liability Companies (LLCs)
A flexible entity with separate legal personality and limited member liability.
Learn moreLimited Partnerships (LPs)
A partnership vehicle with legal rights and liabilities separate from its partners.
Learn moreMultiform Foundations
A versatile foundation that can take the character of a trust, company, partnership or ordinary foundation.
Learn moreLicensed & regulated businesses
Credit Unions
Co-operative credit unions registered under the Co-operative Societies Act.
Learn moreInternational Banking
A dedicated framework for internationally-facing banks under the Nevis International Banking Ordinance.
Learn moreInternational Insurance
General, long-term, reinsurance, captive and allied insurance under the Nevis International Insurance Ordinance.
Learn moreMoney Services Businesses
Money transmission, money orders, cheque cashing, currency exchange and pay day advances, across five licence classes.
Learn moreTrust & Corporate Service Providers (TCSPs)
Licensed providers that form and administer Nevis entities, across four licence classes.
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