INTERNATIONAL COMPANIES LEGISLATION :
Western Samoa International Companies are governed by the International Companies Act. When the Act was developed, in 1987, the features of existing jurisdictions were closely reviewed to ensure that the legislation adopted was highly competitive and innovative. Western Samoa has since enjoyed an elevated level of acceptance by professionals in the Pacific Rim market and is proving to be the most favoured jurisdiction for International Companies within it's time zone.
INCORPORATION :
A company can be incorporated under the International Companies Act 1987 as an international company if its shareholders are non-resident of Western Samoa. A trustee company registered under the Trustee Companies Act 1987 may hold shares in an international company. Western Samoa International Trust Company Limited can incorporate an international company within 24 hours. An international company may be incorporated for any lawful purpose, other than that of a
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