Standard costs for the following services:

Contact one of our partners for wholesale prices on the formation and maintenance costs listed below.  All fees quoted can be changed without notice.

 

 

 
Government Registration Fee 150
Other Disbursements (approx) 50
Incorporation Fee 500
Representation Fee Pro Rata to 30 June (maximum) 550
Due diligence 75
5% Government Levy 56
 

US$1,381

Add Corporate Director Fee (for each Director) 420
   
 
Government Registration Fee 300
Representation Fee* 550
5% Government Levy 28
 

US$878

Add Corporate Directors Fee (for each Director) 420
   

*BDO Barrett & Partners representation fee includes: provision of registered agent, provision of nominee shareholders and provision of registered office.  See Corporate Directors policy for more information

 

The annual registration fee for an international company is payable on 30 June each year.  Our annual representation fee is also payable on these dates, with a pro-rata credit given for the first such fee on incorporation.

Other costs of maintaining the company include, where applicable, accounting fees, services in relation to the company's operations and the provision of professional advice.  These fees are based on the time involved.  Rates vary between US$50 and US$320 per hour depending upon the level of expertise required.  There is a 5% government levy applied to all time charges. top

 

 

BDO Barrett & Partners can assist to open a bank account on your behalf at any of the banks located in Vanuatu.  The largest being ANZ Bank (Vanuatu) Ltd. 

 

Fee for opening a Bank account*

320

5% Government Levy 16
 

US$336

*BDO Barrett & Partners' fee for assisting with opening a Vanuatu bank account includes preparation of Directors Minutes, Account Opening forms, Transaction questionnaire and liaison with the Bank. BDO Barrett & Partners can also provide signatories to the account if you so desire at no extra
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Formation Fee 500
Disbursements (approx) 100
Trustee Fee Pro Rata to 30 June (maximum) 650
5% Government Levy 58
 

US$1,308

   
 
Trustee Fee 650
5% Government Levy 33
 

US$683

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Incorporation 650
Representative Fee Pro Rata to 01 April (maximum) 1,300
Provision of Assistance (estimate*) 5,000
Government Incorporation Fee 450
5% Government Levy 348
Exempted Insurance License Fee 900
Company Seal & Disbursements 50
 

US$8,698

Add Corporate Director Fee (for each Director) 420
   
 
Government Incorporation Fee 450
Representative Fee 1,300
5% Government Levy 65
Exempted Insurance Licence Fee 900
 

US$2,715

Add Corporate Directors Fee (for each Director) 420
   

*Please note that all fees will be on a time basis for the provision of assistance with the insurance licence application and liaison with the client and the Financial Services Commission.  We are unable to accurately predict or estimate an amount until we become aware of the full extent of the proposed operations and ask for $5,000 as an advance to cover our time.  Any amounts not utilised are refunded or offset against future fees.

 

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BDO Barrett & Partners is an independent Vanuatu legal entity.