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Vanuatu

Oceania · VU · VUT · Republic of Vanuatu
0.00%
CORP TAX
6.4/10
TRUST
4/5
BANKING
2–5 days
SETUP
$3,280
AVG COST

TAXATION

Corporate Tax0.00%
Personal Income Tax0.00%
Capital Gains Tax0.00%
VAT / GST15.00%
Withholding Tax0.00%
Territorial TaxationYes
CFC RulesNo
Tax Treaties1
Transfer PricingNo
Tax-Free ZonesNo
Crypto TaxUnclear

FORMATION

Govt Registration Fee$150
Annual Renewal Fee$450
CSP Fee (Low)$1, 000
CSP Fee (High)$2, 000
Annual Maint (Low)$500
Annual Maint (High)$1, 500
Timeline2–5 Days
Online RegistrationYes
Min Directors1
Min Shareholders1
Local DirectorNo
Local SecretaryNo

BANKING & COMPLIANCE

Banking Ease4/5
Privacy Index4
Audit RequiredNo
Annual FilingYes
BO RegisterNo
UBO DisclosureYes
FATCA CompliantYes
AEOI ParticipantYes
Correspondent BankingLimited
Crypto RegulationUnclear
Digital BankingLimited, But Improving. Major Banks Offer Online Banking, But Fintech Options Are Scarce.

SUITABILITY SCORES

Overall Trust6.4/10
Holding Company4/5
Trading Company4/5
IP Holding3/5
Startup3/5
Crypto5/5
Asset Protection4/5
Top IndustriesTourism, Agriculture, Fishing, Financial Services
Digital Nomad VisaNo
Residency by IncorpNo
Citizenship by InvestYes

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AUTOMATED ANALYSIS · VANUATU
MODERATE

Vanuatu is a Oceania jurisdiction offering zero corporate tax at 0% with strong reputation (trust score: 6.3/10). Company registration typically takes 2–5 days with formation costs ranging from $1000.00 to $2000.00. Banking ease is rated 3/10. The jurisdiction operates a territorial tax system.

ADVANTAGES
  • +Territorial taxation system — foreign income not taxed
  • +Excellent holding company jurisdiction
  • +Strong asset protection frameworks
  • +High privacy standards for beneficial owners
  • +Fast company registration process
  • +Affordable formation costs
DISADVANTAGES
  • −Challenging banking environment for foreign companies
  • −May require local presence or registered agent
  • −Compliance requirements may be complex for foreign entities
BEST FOR
Holding companiesInternational tradingAsset protectionPrivacy-focused structures
RISK FACTORS
Difficulty opening and maintaining bank accountsRegulatory changes may affect tax and compliance obligations

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ENTITY TYPES

International Company
IC
limited

Standard private company structure.

Timeline: 4–12d
Compliance: medium
Min shareholders: 1
Min directors: 1
HoldingTradingIPCrypto
LAST UPDATED FEB 22, 2026
Exempt Company
EC
mixed

Partnership with at least one general and one limited partner.

Timeline: 3–17d
Compliance: low
Min shareholders: 2
Min directors: 1
Holding
LAST UPDATED FEB 22, 2026
General Partnership
GP
unlimited

General Partnership structure in Vanuatu.

Timeline: 5–22d
Compliance: low
Min shareholders: 2
0
Trading
LAST UPDATED FEB 22, 2026
Limited Partnership
LP
mixed

Limited Partnership structure in Vanuatu.

Timeline: 9–28d
Compliance: low
Min shareholders: 2
0
HoldingTrading
LAST UPDATED FEB 22, 2026

ARTICLES ABOUT VANUATU

Vanuatu Business Incorporation Guide 2026 - incorporator guide
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Vanuatu Business Incorporation Guide 2026

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INCORPORATION PACKAGES IN VANUATU

IC Basic Package

IC·Global Formation Services Vanuatu
$3,413
FORMATION
$1,024/yrTotal 1st yr: $4,804 12d
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IC Basic Package

IC·Asia Formation Hub Vanuatu
$3,013
FORMATION
$904/yrTotal 1st yr: $4,390 10d
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IC Basic Package

IC·Pacific Corporate Solutions Vanuatu
$740
FORMATION
$222/yrTotal 1st yr: $1,399 13d
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IC Basic Package

IC·Atlantic Formation Services Vanuatu
$2,728
FORMATION
$818/yrTotal 1st yr: $3,781 3d
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IC Basic Package

IC·Premier Business Services Vanuatu
$2,250
FORMATION
$675/yrTotal 1st yr: $3,252 9d
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IC Basic Package

IC·Apex Advisory Partners Vanuatu
$1,389
FORMATION
$417/yrTotal 1st yr: $2,280 9d
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IC Basic Package

IC·Nexus Corporate Advisory Vanuatu
$2,467
FORMATION
$740/yrTotal 1st yr: $3,280 6d
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SERVICE PROVIDERS IN VANUATU

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Pacific Corporate Solutions Vanuatu
Vanuatu
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Premier Business Services Vanuatu
Vanuatu
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Asia Formation Hub Vanuatu
Vanuatu
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Premier Business Services Latvia
Latvia
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Apex Advisory Partners Vanuatu
Vanuatu
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Apex Corporate Services Switzerland
Switzerland
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Apex Advisory Partners
British Virgin Islands
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Nexus Corporate Advisory Vanuatu
Vanuatu
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Global Formation Services Vanuatu
Vanuatu
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Atlantic Formation Services Vanuatu
Vanuatu
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