Dmitri Mihhailov
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Leads Prifinance's corporate practice and oversees client engagements, with senior expertise in international company structuring and bank-account setup.
Register a company in St Kitts, the passport pioneer.
Set up a St Kitts & Nevis company without leaving your desk: a common-law federation with no personal income tax for anyone, 0% on foreign company earnings, and the world's oldest citizenship-by-investment programme running since 1984. The company takes days; the platinum passport can follow.A St Kitts & Nevis IBC set up remotely in 1-3 days: 0% on foreign income, no personal income tax at all, beside the world's original investment-citizenship programme.
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Saint Kitts and Nevis · at a glance
Legal formIBC · Companies Act
Time to set up1-3 business days
Tax on foreign income0%
Personal income taxNone - federation-wide
Min. share capitalNo minimum
Remote setupYes - via registered agent
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St Kitts & Nevis in brief
Where investment citizenship was invented.
St Kitts and Nevis is a two-island Commonwealth federation with English common law, an EC dollar pegged to the USD since 1976 - and a place in history: in 1984 it created citizenship-by-investment, and four decades later its programme remains the industry's platinum standard. The federation levies no personal income tax on anyone, resident or not, and companies owned by non-residents pay nothing on income earned abroad.
The corporate side is classic Caribbean: an IBC forms through a licensed registered agent within days, keeps its registers private, files no accounts publicly and pays a flat annual fee. Its sister island Nevis adds the famous asset-protection LLC - a separate track we cover on its own page. Most founders come here for the combination no rival matches: a zero-tax company today, and the oldest, most respected CBI passport - visa-free to 150+ destinations - when the time is right.
St Kitts and Nevis invented citizenship-by-investment in 1984 and still runs the platinum-standard programme. The federation levies no personal income tax on anyone; non-resident companies pay nothing on foreign earnings.
The IBC forms in days through a licensed agent, registers stay private, no accounts are filed. Nevis adds the famous asset-protection LLC - a separate track we cover on its own page.
Packages & pricing
St Kitts & Nevis company registration - cost & packages.
01 - IBC · COMPANIES ACT
Company
from$2,200USD · all-in
Remote incorporation of a St Kitts & Nevis IBC - name reservation, registry filing, government fees and the first year of the registered agent and office included.
✓Company name check & reservation✓IBC registration & all government fees✓Memorandum & articles of association✓Registered agent & office - first year✓Corporate documents with apostille✓Free pre-incorporation consultation
Optional add-ons: Nevis LLC instead - from $2,300 · nominee services - on request · annual renewal - from $1,300/year.Add-ons: Nevis LLC from $2,300 · nominee services on request · renewal from $1,300/year.
Start with Company →02 - IBC · COMPANIES ACT
Most popularCompany + Bank Account
from$3,800USD · all-in
A working St Kitts & Nevis IBC with a fintech or bank account - multi-currency IBAN, cards and online banking, arranged fully remotely.
✓Everything in Company✓Account with an EU/Caribbean EMI or bank - multi-currency, SWIFT/SEPA✓Account application & KYC file preparation✓Introduction to 2-3 suitable institutions✓Compliance onboarding support✓Dedicated account manager
Start with Banking →Prices open here and are fixed in your quote first. The flat government fee and agent charges are itemised; citizenship applications are scoped separately.Prices open here, fixed in your quote first. Flat fee and agent charges itemised.
What you can do
Popular uses for a St Kitts & Nevis company.
Federation law does not restrict founders by citizenship or residence, and an IBC may pursue almost any lawful business outside the islands. One company can combine several of the uses below; only regulated activities such as banking or insurance need a licence.An IBC may pursue almost any lawful business outside the islands. One company can combine several uses.
International trading
Import-export, brokerage and cross-border invoicing with suppliers and customers worldwide.
CBI real estate
Approved resort and villa developments. The route where property meets the passport.
Holding & investment
Holding shares, real estate and portfolios; collecting dividends and gains free of local tax.
Tourism & hospitality
Ventures in one of the Caribbean's strongest luxury-resort economies.
Consulting & services
Management, IT, marketing and advisory services billed to clients around the globe.
E-commerce
Online stores, digital products and subscription services settled in USD or EC dollars.
Trading
Import-export and cross-border invoicing.
CBI real estate
Approved resorts meet the passport.
Holding & investment
Shares and portfolios held tax-free.
Tourism & hospitality
A luxury-resort economy.
Consulting
Services billed worldwide.
E-commerce
Online sales settled in USD.
Why Saint Kitts and Nevis
Key advantages of the jurisdiction.
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The original CBI
Running since 1984. The oldest, most respected investment-citizenship programme on earth, visa-free to 150+ destinations.Since 1984; visa-free to 150+ destinations.
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No personal income tax
The federation taxes no one's salary or worldwide income. Resident or not, founder or staff.Federation-wide, for everyone.
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0% on foreign income
Non-resident-owned companies pay nothing on earnings abroad. No corporate tax, gains tax or withholding.No corporate, gains or withholding tax.
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Registered in days
Licensed agents complete clean filings within one to three business days.Clean filings in 1-3 business days.
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Privacy by default
No public register of shareholders or beneficial owners; records stay with the licensed agent.No public register of owners.
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Nevis next door
The federation's second island adds the world's strongest asset-protection LLC. One KYC covers both.The strongest LLC. One KYC for both.
How it compares
St Kitts & Nevis next to the usual shortlist.
Dominica is the budget passport, Grenada the E-2 key, Antigua the family pick, St Lucia the newcomer. St Kitts is the original. Priced accordingly. Figures current as of 2026.Dominica is cheapest, Grenada has the E-2, Antigua suits families. St Kitts is the original. Figures as of 2026.
| Country | Tax on foreign income | CBI highlight | Fully remote incorporation |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Kitts & Nevis | 0% | The original - since 1984, platinum standard | Yes - 1-3 days |
| Dominica | 0% - territorial | Cheapest programme | Yes - budget twin |
| Grenada | 0% - territorial | US E-2 route · China | Yes - 1-3 days |
| Antigua | 0% - territorial | Best for families | Yes - 1-3 days |
| St Lucia | 0% - territorial | Newest programme | Yes - 1-3 days |
St Kitts & NevisOriginal ✓
Foreign income0%
CBIsince 1984 · platinum
DominicaBudget
Foreign income0% - territorial
CBIcheapest
GrenadaE-2
Foreign income0% - territorial
CBIUS route
AntiguaFamily
Foreign income0% - territorial
CBIfamily pick
St LuciaNewest
Foreign income0% - territorial
CBInewcomer
Requirements
What federation law actually demands.
01
Shareholders - One or more shareholders, individuals or companies of any nationality; no residence conditions and no public disclosure.
02
Director - A minimum of one director, who can live anywhere and may be the sole shareholder; corporate directors are permitted.
03
Share capital - No minimum and no paid-in requirement; capital can be denominated in any currency.
04
Registered agent & office - A licensed registered agent and a registered office in the federation are mandatory. We provide both as part of the package.
05
Name - A distinguishable name ending in Ltd, Corp, Inc or an equivalent suffix; sensitive words such as bank or insurance need a licence.
06
Records - Internal registers of directors, shareholders and beneficial owners plus basic accounting records, kept with the agent - not published.
How it works
From application to a live company in days.
The licensed agent files at the registry on our lawyers' instructions; most clean files are approved within three business days.Filed through the licensed agent; most clean files are approved within three business days.
01Same day
Free consultation
We confirm that St Kitts fits your case. Company alone, with Nevis LLC or with the CBI track. And fix the full cost.
021 day
KYC & documents
Passports, proof of address and a short description of the business; we prepare the incorporation pack.
03Hours
Name reservation
We check and reserve the company name with the registry.
041-3 days
Registry filing
The registered agent files the incorporation and pays the government fee.
053-5 days
Documents & apostille
You receive the certificate, articles and registers, apostilled for use abroad.
061-3 weeks
Banking
We introduce the company to suitable EMIs or banks and support the account opening.
Quick facts
Legal formIBC
Min. share capitalNo minimum
Government feeFrom ~$300/year
Standard processing1-3 business days
Public registersNone
Personal income taxNone
CBI trackFrom $250,000
Company and citizenship files share one KYC - founders running both tracks save weeks of duplicated paperwork.
On the ground
On the ground in St Kitts.
Prifinance - St Kitts & Nevis
Basseterre
Basseterre, St Kitts & Nevis
01
Offshore incorporation specialists
Your setup is run by a team that files Caribbean structures through licensed agents every week.
02
Registered agent & office
A licensed agent and registered office in Basseterre are included, keeping the company in good standing while you operate remotely.
03
CBI experience
Citizenship applications. Contribution or approved real estate. Run alongside the company with one team.
04
Also in Tallinn, London, Dubai & more
A network of offices across Europe, the Gulf and the Americas. One team for your whole international structure.
We also have offices in
Tallinn
Estonia
Roseni 13
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
5/F, Yau Lee Centre, 45 Hoi Yuen Road, Kwun Tong
Vilnius
Lithuania
Gedimino pr. 2
London
United Kingdom
7 Bell Yard
Prague
Czech Republic
Vlkova 532/8, Žižkov
Berlin
Germany
Rankestraße 26
Madeira
Portugal
Rua da Alegria 31, 1F
Budapest
Hungary
Korányi Sándor u. 4
Istanbul
Türkiye
Perpa Ticaret Merkezi, A Blok
Dubai
UAE
33 Level, Al Saqr Business Tower
Toronto
Canada
1110 Finch Avenue West, suite 406
Singapore
Singapore
3 Church Street, #29-68 Samsung Hub
Bangkok
Thailand
Unit P01, Penthouse, VASU1, 1 Sukhumvit 25 Alley
Foshan
China
A-Tower, Yuneng Digital Plaza, 46 Lishui Avenue South
Almaty
Kazakhstan
Republic Square 13
Bishkek
Kyrgyzstan
32 Razzakov Street
Taxation 2026
Nothing personal - literally.
The federation levies no personal income tax on anyone, and companies owned by non-residents pay nothing on income earned abroad. Local business pays the standard corporate rate - which international structures never touch. The recurring state cost is a flat annual fee.0% on foreign income, no personal income tax at all; local business pays 33%. Flat annual fee.
Foreign income - 0%
Profits earned outside the federation sit outside its tax net, with no filings on them.Outside the net, with no filings.
No personal income tax
Salaries, dividends and worldwide income of individuals go untaxed. A federation-wide constant since the 1980s.A federation constant since the 1980s.
Local income - 33%
The standard corporate rate applies only to federation-source business. Most IBCs never meet it.Only federation-source business.
Substance & reporting
Records and registers stay with the licensed agent; economic-substance rules touch only finance-type activities.Private records; ESR for finance only.
Levies in 2026
Tax on foreign income0%
Personal income taxNone
CIT on local income33%
Capital gains taxNone
Withholding (non-residents)None on foreign income
Annual government feeFrom ~$300
The flat annual fee falls due every year, trading or dormant.
Your team
The specialists who'll handle your case.
Eugeniu Bevziuc
Corporate services advisor
Advises clients on company formation, VAT and ongoing compliance, coordinating each step of the setup across the EU.
Alex Danila
Company formation specialist
Your day-to-day contact - coordinates incorporation, documents and the bank introduction, from the first call through to launch.
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Talk to a specialist →FAQ
The federation's paperwork, explained.
Can I open a company without visiting the federation?+
Yes. KYC and the registry filing run remotely through our lawyers and the licensed agent; originals arrive by courier after incorporation.
How much does it cost to set up a company?+
Turnkey incorporation starts from $2,200 including government fees and the first year of the registered agent and office. With an account arranged, packages start from $3,800.
How long does incorporation take?+
Clean applications are approved within one to three business days; apostilled corporate documents typically follow within a week.
Will the company pay tax?+
Not on foreign income - earnings outside the federation sit outside its tax net, and there is no personal income tax on anyone. Only federation-source business pays the 33% corporate rate. Your own country of residence keeps its claim, and we chart it in the consultation.
What makes the CBI programme special?+
It is the original - running since 1984, four decades of vetting practice, visa-free access to 150+ destinations including the UK and Schengen, and the industry's strongest brand. Contributions start at $250,000, with approved real-estate routes as an alternative.
Do I need the company to get the passport?+
No - they are separate tracks that pair well: one KYC file serves both, the company holds business or the qualifying real estate, and the passport follows its own government process of a few months. We run them in parallel.
St Kitts IBC or Nevis LLC?+
Same federation, different tools: the IBC is the trading and holding workhorse; the Nevis LLC is the asset-protection fortress with its charging-order statute. Many structures use both, and we cover Nevis in depth on its own page.
Are the owners visible in a public register?+
No. The federation keeps no public register of shareholders or beneficial owners; records are maintained by the licensed agent and disclosed only under lawful request.
How is banking?+
Local banks favour CBI-linked and substance-backed clients, so most operating accounts run through EU and Caribbean EMIs (multi-currency IBANs, cards, SWIFT/SEPA), with private banks added where the profile supports it.
St Kitts or Dominica for the passport?+
Dominica wins on price; St Kitts on brand, history and travel reach. If the passport is a long-term family asset, the original programme usually justifies its premium - and we model both against your goals.
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