| Nevis | Cook Islands | |
|---|---|---|
| Entity | Business Corporation (NBC) | International Company |
| Corporate tax | 0% on foreign income | 0% |
| Public register | No public shareholder register | No public shareholder register |
| Formation (all-in) | $1,620 | $2,370 |
| Formation only | $1,370 | $1,990 |
| Annual renewal | $1,240 | $1,740 |
| Timeline | 2–4 business days | 3–6 business days |
| Name endings | Limited, Ltd, Corp, Corporation… | Limited, Ltd, Corp, Corporation… |
Choose Nevis if…
- Cost matters — $1,620 all-in against $2,370, and renewal of $1,240 against $1,740
- Speed matters — registered in 2–4 business days
- Small-island privacy with some of the strongest asset-protection statutes anywhere
Choose Cook Islands if…
- The strongest asset-protection reputation in the offshore world
The same either way
Whichever you choose, the engagement runs identically: the fee is published before you speak to us, identity verification happens once through a secure link, formation is carried out by a provider licensed and regulated in the jurisdiction, and one dedicated agent manages everything — including next year's renewal.
Frequently asked
Which is cheaper: Nevis or Cook Islands?
Nevis — $1,620 all-in with first-year registered agent and office, against $2,370 for Cook Islands. Renewals are $1,240 and $1,740 respectively.
Which is faster to incorporate?
Nevis, typically 2–4 business days from completed identity verification, against 3–6 business days for Cook Islands.
Can Windrose form a company in either?
Yes. Both are on our published fee schedule and follow the same process: order online, verify once, and one dedicated agent manages the engagement end to end with the licensed local provider.