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Home   About Nevis   Product Summary   Law Library   WARNINGS   Professional Directory   F.A.Q.   Service Providers Login   Enquiries   Resource Links   Contact Us  Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Does Nevis have any legislation that defines money laundering and deals with the combating of money laundering? Does Nevis have an authority to deal with suspicious transaction reports? Is there a requirement for service providers to report suspicious transactions? Does Nevis have any legally enforceable guidelines or regulations on anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism? To whom do the Guidance Notes on the Prevention of Money Laundering apply? Fiduciary Services Who is a registered agent? How can I become a registered agent? What documentation is needed for the due diligence check when applying to become a management company? What is a registered office? How can I get a list of the registered agents/services providers? General Why is Nevis considered as a premier jurisdiction for International Financial Services? Does Nevis have any Tax Treaties with any other jurisdictions? What is the overall contribution of the Financial Services Sector to the economy of Nevis? What is the present state of the Nevis Financial Services Industry? International Insurance What are the different classes of International Insurance Business? What are the capital requirements for the different types of International Insurance Business? Is there a Minimum Margin of Solvency? Are there any reporting requirements? Are registered agents required? Can the Insurance Manager be non-resident? What is the licensing time for Application to conduct International Insurance Business? Multiform Foundations What is meant by Multiform? How can I use the Nevis Multiform Foundations? Why should I choose the Nevis Multiform Foundations structure over other Foundations? Nevis Companies What are the different types of international companies? How do I incorporate a Nevis LLC or IBC? How long does it take to form a Nevis IBC or LLC? Are there redomiciliation provisions for Nevis IBCs and LLCs? Are there any reporting requirements for Nevis IBCs and LLCs? Are bearer shares allowed? What is the minimum number of members for a Nevis LLC? What is the minimal number of Shareholders and Directors allowed for a Nevis IBC? Do I always have to go through a registered agent? What is the regulatory authority for Nevis LLCs and IBCs? Nevis International Mutual Funds Does Nevis have legislation for Mutual Funds? How does the Ordinance define a mutual fund? What are the various classes of Mutual Funds? Are there redomiciliation provisions? Offshore Banking What is Offshore Banking? How many offshore banks are there in Nevis? Is there strict confidentiality in offshore banking? Who is the regulatory authority for Offshore Banks in Nevis? What are the licensing requirements for an Offshore Bank? What are the minimum application requirements to do Offshore Banking? Are there any auditing requirements for Offshore Banks? Trusts What are the types of trust offered in Nevis? Is there public register of trusts? Can a non-Nevis domicile trust company act as trustee for a Nevis trust? What if any are the perpetuity and accumulation periods for a Nevis Trusts? Is there exclusion of forced heirship? What are the asset protection features of the Nevis International Exempt Trust? - Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism - Fiduciary Services - General - International Insurance - Multiform Foundations - Nevis Companies - Nevis International Mutual Funds - Offshore Banking - Trusts

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