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Vanuatu Company Formation

Register your Vanuatu International Company in 48 hours. Zero corporate tax. No public ownership register. Full foreign ownership permitted.

✓ 0% Corporate Tax ✓ 48-Hour Formation ✓ No Public Register ✓ From USD 890
48 Hours Formation time
0% Corporate income tax
USD 890 Starting price
1992 International Companies Act
100% Foreign ownership

Why Form a Company in Vanuatu?

Zero Tax Jurisdiction

Vanuatu imposes no corporate income tax, no capital gains tax, and no withholding tax on international income. A Vanuatu International Company conducting business outside Vanuatu pays zero tax under the International Companies Act 1992.

Complete Ownership Privacy

Vanuatu does not maintain a publicly accessible register of shareholders or beneficial owners. Ownership details are held by the registered agent and the VFSC, but are not disclosed to third parties or searchable online. See what documents are required →

Fast 48-Hour Formation

A Vanuatu International Company can be incorporated within 48 hours of document submission. The entire process is completed remotely — no travel to Vanuatu is required at any stage. View all fees →

No Accounting or Filing

Vanuatu International Companies are not required to file annual accounts or tax returns. There are no audit requirements and no financial reporting obligations for companies conducting business outside Vanuatu.

100% Foreign Ownership

Foreign nationals can own 100% of a Vanuatu company. There is no requirement for local directors, local shareholders, or a minimum capital investment. One person can serve as sole director and sole shareholder. Full overview →

Citizenship by Investment

Vanuatu's Development Support Programme (DSP) is one of the world's fastest citizenship programs — full citizenship and a Vanuatu passport can be obtained in 30–60 days, with visa-free access to 90+ countries. Read the full guide →

Vanuatu Company Formation Guides

In-depth guides covering every aspect of Vanuatu offshore company formation, registration requirements, costs, and use cases.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A Vanuatu International Company (IC) can be formed in as little as 48 hours once all documents are submitted. The entire process is handled remotely — you never need to visit Vanuatu.

Vanuatu imposes zero corporate income tax on international income. There is no capital gains tax, no withholding tax, and no inheritance tax. Vanuatu operates as a fully zero-tax jurisdiction for offshore companies.

No. Vanuatu does not maintain a publicly accessible register of shareholders or directors. Ownership information is held by the registered agent and the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC) but is not available to the general public.

Yes. Foreign nationals can own 100% of a Vanuatu International Company with no restrictions. There is no requirement for local shareholders or directors.

No. The entire Vanuatu company formation process can be completed remotely. Documents are prepared electronically and submitted by your registered agent. You do not need to visit Vanuatu at any stage.

The total cost for a Vanuatu International Company in the first year starts from USD 890, which includes the government registration fee, registered agent fee, and registered office address. Annual renewal from USD 590.

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