Dmitri Mihhailov
General Partner
Leads Prifinance's corporate practice and oversees client engagements, with senior expertise in international company structuring and bank-account setup.
Register a company in Samoa, Polynesia's Asia bridge.
Set up a Samoan International Company without leaving your desk - a 0% vehicle run by a dedicated state authority since 1988, formed in a day or two, with a rare speciality: incorporation documents issued in Chinese as well as English. The Pacific registry Asian trade has trusted for a generation - offered with clear notes on where it fits.A Samoan IC formed remotely in 1-2 days: 0% on worldwide income, private registers, and incorporation documents issued in Chinese as well as English. The EU listing, flagged up front.
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Samoa · at a glance
Legal formIC · International Company
Time to set up1-2 business days
Corporate tax0% - international company
Capital gains / dividendsNot taxed
Min. capitalNo minimum
Remote setupYes - via trustee company
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Samoa in brief
The independent Pacific's finance quarter.
Samoa - the independent Polynesian state, not its American namesake - has run an international-finance sector since 1988 under SIFA, a dedicated government authority that keeps the registry fast, private and deliberately Asia-friendly: incorporation documents are issued in Chinese as well as English, which made Samoan ICs a fixture of Greater-China trade for three decades. Common-law courts, Commonwealth membership and licensed trustee companies complete the frame.
The International Company itself is classic zero-tax offshore: no tax on worldwide income, no public registers, no filed accounts, formation in a day or two, plus a strong international-trust statute alongside. One thing belongs on the map before you sign: Samoa currently sits on the EU's non-cooperative list, which complicates European-facing structures - while for Asia-Pacific trading, wealth and holding work, where the registry earned its name, it remains a capable, affordable choice, and we structure around the listing rather than past it.
Samoa - the independent Polynesian state - has run its finance sector under SIFA since 1988: fast, private, Asia-friendly, with documents issued in Chinese as well as English. Common law, Commonwealth, licensed trustee companies.
The IC is classic zero-tax offshore: no tax, no public registers, no filed accounts, formed in a day or two. The note that matters: Samoa sits on the EU list - Europe-facing flows feel it, Asia-Pacific rarely does. We map it per case.
Packages & pricing
Samoa company registration - cost & packages.
01 - IC · INTERNATIONAL COMPANY
Company
from$2,000USD · all-in
Remote incorporation of a Samoan IC - name reservation, SIFA registry filing, government fees and the first year of the trustee company and registered office included.
✓Company name check & reservation✓IC registration & all government fees✓Memorandum & articles - English or Chinese✓Trustee company & office - first year✓Corporate documents with apostille✓Free pre-incorporation consultation
Optional add-ons: Samoan international trust - from $3,500 · nominee services - on request · annual renewal - from $1,200/year.Add-ons: international trust from $3,500 · nominee services on request · renewal from $1,200/year.
Start with Company →02 - IC · INTERNATIONAL COMPANY
Most popularCompany + Bank Account
from$3,600USD · all-in
A working Samoan IC with a fintech or bank account - multi-currency IBAN, cards and online banking, arranged fully remotely.
✓Everything in Company✓Account with an Asian/EU EMI or bank - multi-currency, SWIFT✓Account application & KYC file preparation✓Introduction to 2-3 suitable institutions✓Compliance onboarding support✓Dedicated account manager
Start with Banking →Starting figures, confirmed in your quote first. No paid-in capital requirement; the flat government fee and trustee-company charges are itemised.Starting figures, confirmed first. Flat fee and trustee charges itemised.
What you can do
Popular uses for a Samoa company.
Samoan law does not restrict founders by citizenship or residence, and an IC may pursue almost any lawful business outside Samoa. One company can combine several of the uses below; only regulated activities such as banking or insurance need a licence.An IC may pursue almost any lawful business outside Samoa. One company can combine several uses.
Asia-Pacific trading
The registry Greater-China trade has used for a generation. With documents banks in Asia read natively.
Holding & investment
Shares, property and portfolios held at 0% under common-law mechanics.
Wealth & trusts
Samoan international trusts pair with ICs for succession and protection planning.
Consulting & services
Management, IT and advisory services billed to clients around the globe.
E-commerce
Online stores and digital products settled in USD across Pacific time zones.
Asset protection
Statutory protections and private registers in the Cook Islands' quieter neighbourhood.
Asia-Pacific trading
Documents Asian banks read natively.
Holding & investment
0% under common-law mechanics.
Wealth & trusts
IC + international trust under one roof.
Consulting
Services billed worldwide.
E-commerce
USD settlement, Pacific time zones.
Asset protection
Statutory protections, private registers.
Why Samoa
Key advantages of the jurisdiction.
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Genuine zero tax
International Companies pay no Samoan tax on worldwide income. No corporate, gains or withholding tax.No corporate, gains or withholding tax.
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Chinese-language documents
SIFA issues incorporation papers in Chinese as well as English. Unique comfort for Asia-facing structures.Unique comfort for Asia-facing work.
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A dedicated authority
SIFA has run the sector since 1988. One regulator, licensed trustee companies, predictable practice.SIFA since 1988 - predictable practice.
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Formed in a day
Clean filings complete within one to two business days through the trustee company.Clean filings in 1-2 business days.
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Privacy by default
No public register of shareholders or directors; records stay with the trustee company.No public registers of owners.
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Trust statute alongside
A respected international-trust law lets wealth structures live under one Pacific roof.Wealth structures under one roof.
How it compares
Samoa next to the usual shortlist.
The Marshalls carry US-style law, Vanuatu the licensing hub, Cook Islands the trust crown. Samoa's edge is Asia-facing practice and price. With the EU listing flagged Figures current as of 2026.The Marshalls carry US-style law; Cook Islands the trust crown; Samoa wins Asia-facing on price. Figures as of 2026.
| Country | Tax position | Signature trait | Fully remote incorporation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samoa | 0% - international company | Chinese-language docs · EU-listed | Yes - 1-2 days |
| Marshall Islands | 0% - non-resident | Delaware-style law | Yes - 1-2 days |
| Vanuatu | 0% - no income tax | Licensing hub | Yes - 1-2 weeks |
| Cook Islands | 0% offshore | Trust & asset-protection crown | Yes - pricier |
| Seychelles | 0% territorial | Cheapest IBC | Yes - 1-2 days |
SamoaAsia ✓
Tax0% - IC
TraitChinese docs · EU-listed
Marshall IslandsUS-style
Tax0% non-resident
TraitDelaware law
VanuatuLicensing
Tax0%. No income tax
Traitlicensing hub
Cook IslandsTrusts
Tax0% offshore
Traitasset-protection crown
SeychellesCheapest
Tax0% territorial
Traitbudget IBC
Requirements
What Samoan 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
Capital - No minimum and no paid-in requirement; capital can be denominated in any currency.
04
Trustee company & office - A SIFA-licensed trustee company and registered office in Samoa are mandatory. We provide both as part of the package.
05
Name - A distinguishable name ending in Ltd, Corp, Inc or an equivalent. Chinese-character names can be registered alongside.
06
Records - Internal registers and accounting records kept with the trustee company - not published.
How it works
From application to a live company in days.
The SIFA-licensed trustee company forms what our lawyers prepare; most clean files complete within two business days.Filed through the SIFA-licensed trustee company; most clean files are formed within two business days.
01Same day
Free consultation
We confirm that Samoa fits your case. Including the EU-listing question. 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. Latin or Chinese characters - with SIFA.
041-2 days
Registry filing
The trustee company 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 formIC
Min. capitalNo minimum
Government feeFrom ~$300/year
Standard processing1-2 business days
Public registersNone
Annual accountsNot filed
Document languagesEnglish · Chinese
A clean file forms in a business day; the trustee company sets the rhythm.
On the ground
On the ground in Samoa.
Prifinance - Samoa
Apia
Apia, Samoa
01
Pacific specialists
Your setup is run by a team that files Pacific structures - from the Marshalls to Vanuatu - every month.
02
Trustee company included
A SIFA-licensed trustee company and registered office keep the IC in good standing while you operate remotely.
03
Asia-facing experience
Chinese-language documentation and Asia-based banking routes handled natively by our 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
Zero for international companies.
A Samoan International Company pays no local tax on worldwide income - no corporate income tax, no capital-gains tax, no withholding, no stamp duties. The recurring state cost is a flat annual fee to SIFA, and no accounts are filed.0% on worldwide income, no filed accounts, flat annual fee. EU listing mapped per case.
Corporate income tax
None for ICs. Worldwide profits sit outside Samoan taxation, with no tax filings.None for ICs; no filings.
No hidden add-ons
No capital gains tax, no withholding on dividends or interest, no stamp duty on share transfers.No gains, withholding or stamp taxes.
Flat annual fee
From roughly $300 per year. Independent of turnover or profit.From ~$300. Independent of profit.
The EU listing, in practice
Samoa sits on the EU's non-cooperative list: EU-facing flows can meet defensive measures. Asia-Pacific structures rarely feel it. We map your exposure before you commit.EU-facing flows feel it; Asia rarely does.
Levies in 2026
Corporate income tax (IC)0%
Capital gains taxNone
Withholding taxNone
Stamp dutyNone
Annual government feeFrom ~$300
EU list statusListed - mapped per case
The flat annual fee to SIFA is due yearly, active or not.
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
Samoa, mapped.
Samoa or American Samoa - which is this?+
The independent State of Samoa - the sovereign Polynesian nation with its own international-finance authority. American Samoa is a separate US territory with none of these regimes.
Can I open a company without visiting Samoa?+
Yes. KYC and the SIFA filing run remotely through our lawyers and the licensed trustee company; originals are couriered after formation.
How much does it cost to set up a Samoan company?+
Turnkey formation starts from $2,000 including government fees and the first year of the trustee company and office. With an account arranged, packages start from $3,600.
How long does formation take?+
Clean applications are formed within one to two business days; apostilled corporate documents typically follow within a week.
Will the company pay tax in Samoa?+
No - International Companies pay no Samoan tax on worldwide income, file no accounts and meet only the flat annual fee. The owners' home countries tax by their own rules; we map that side in the consultation.
What is the story with Chinese-language documents?+
SIFA uniquely issues incorporation documents in Chinese alongside English, and Chinese-character company names can be registered. For structures dealing with Greater-China banks, suppliers or partners, paperwork they read natively removes real friction.
What does the EU listing mean in practice?+
Samoa is on the EU's non-cooperative list, so EU counterparties may apply defensive tax measures and extra scrutiny to Samoan entities. For Asia-Pacific business the impact is usually minimal. We map your specific flows before recommending Samoa - or an alternative.
Are the owners visible in a public register?+
No. Samoa keeps no public register of shareholders or directors; records are maintained by the trustee company and disclosed only under lawful request.
How is banking for a Samoan company?+
European banks are cool toward listed jurisdictions, so accounts run through Asian and international EMIs (multi-currency, SWIFT), which onboard Samoan ICs routinely.
Samoa or the Marshall Islands?+
The Marshalls carry Delaware-style law, US-dollar nativity and no EU listing; Samoa counters with Chinese documentation, the trust statute and lower cost. Asia-facing cases lean Samoa; Western-facing cases lean the Marshalls.
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