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Nevis LLC formation, for asset protection

A limited liability company under the Nevis Limited Liability Company Ordinance, 1995, and the jurisdiction's best-known asset-protection vehicle. It suits holding investments, property, IP and operating interests away from future, unknown creditors.

Wooden pier on Pinney's Beach leading to Nevis Peak
Pinney's Beach, Nevis.

Nevis LLC prices & packages

Every package includes Nevis government fees and the first year of registered agent and office service. Expedited processing (+US$200) is available on request after you order.

Package 1

Basic formation

The LLC itself, formed and ready to hold assets.

US$1,550

One-time · renewal from US$1,550 / yr + US$250 CIT-101 filing

  • Name search, Articles of Organization and filing
  • Standard operating agreement
  • Registered agent & office, year one
  • Certified corporate kit, delivered digitally
Order Basic

Package 2 · Most chosen

Formation + Nominee

A professional nominee manager, so your name isn't on the management record.

US$2,850

One-time · renewal from US$2,850 / yr + US$250 CIT-101 filing

  • Everything in Basic formation
  • Nominee manager appointed
  • Nominee service agreement in your favour
  • Manager-managed Articles of Organization
Order with Nominee

Package 3

Formation + Nominee + Bank account

Everything above, plus an introduction to a bank that onboards Nevis LLCs.

US$3,550

One-time · renewal from US$2,850 / yr + US$250 CIT-101 filing

  • Everything in Formation + Nominee
  • Bank or EMI account introduction
  • Account application pack prepared and reviewed
  • Liaison with the bank until a decision
Order with Bank account

Refund guarantee

We refund your money in full for any Nevis company formation services that we cannot deliver. Refund policy

Nevis LLC requirements & what's included

Included in every package

  • Name search and reservation
  • Articles of Organization filed with the Nevis Registrar
  • Operating agreement
  • Registered agent and registered office, year one
  • Nevis government fees, year one
  • Certified corporate kit, delivered digitally
  • Managers and members kept off the public record

KYC documents required

For each beneficial owner, member and manager:

  1. Certified or notarised passport copy (or government photo ID / driver's licence)
  2. Certified or notarised proof of residential address: a utility bill or bank or card statement issued within the past 6 months
  3. Professional reference letter issued within the past 3 months
  4. Bank reference letter issued within the past 3 months

If a company is a member or manager, we also need its Articles or Certificate of Formation, plus the documents above for its individual owners.

Information we'll ask for

  • Three proposed names, in order of preference
  • The purpose of the company, in full ("holding company" isn't enough)
  • Source of funds and estimated capital
  • Address where books and records will be kept
  • Management choice, and details of managers, members and beneficial owners
  • Declarations on public office and criminal record

How to form a Nevis LLC

  1. 1

    Day 0

    Place your order

    Choose a Nevis LLC package, enter your contact details, add any extras such as an apostille or nominee, and pay securely online.

    • You Choose a package
    • We Confirm your order
  2. 2

    Days 1–5

    Due diligence

    You complete our KYC forms and send certified documents for each member and manager. We verify them and run sanctions and background checks.

    • You Send forms & documents
    • We Verify and screen
  3. 3

    2 business days

    Nevis LLC registered

    The Registrar issues your certificate of formation. We email it with your certified corporate documents, ready for bank account opening.

    • You Approve documents
    • We File and deliver
  4. 4

    Ongoing

    Bank account & annual renewal

    We introduce you to a bank to open your offshore bank account, then handle the annual renewal and CIT-101 tax return so your company stays in good standing.

    • You Pay renewals
    • We Keep you in good standing

Nevis LLC structure

Choose how the LLC is owned and managed, then click any part of the diagram to see its role.

Ownership
Management
Scenario
Nevis LLC structure diagram The member or a Nevis trust owns the membership interest in the Nevis LLC. A manager runs it, a registered agent in Nevis keeps its records, and the LLC owns the assets. A future creditor of the owner can only obtain a charging order. beneficiary of owns the membership interestowns and manages manages owns the assets Charging order only no seizure, no vote You Discretionary beneficiary You · Member Own the membership interest Nevis trust · Member Trustee holds it for you Future creditor Judgment against you personally Manager You or a person you appoint Nominee manager Professional, under agreement Nevis LLC Separate legal entity Registered agent Licensed in Nevis Bank account Investment portfolio Real estate IP & shares Assets titled to the LLC, not to you

Nevis LLC key features

Bond firstA creditor must post a bond set by the Nevis High Court before suing
2 yearsLimitation period on fraudulent-transfer claims
2 daysTo file after KYC approval (5 hours expedited)

Legal basis

Governing law
Nevis Limited Liability Company Ordinance, 1995 (as amended)
US tax classification
Elective: disregarded, partnership or corporation

Ownership & control

Members
One or more individuals or entities, of any nationality
Management
Member-managed or manager-managed
Public register
Members and managers not on public record

Creditor protection

Creditor remedy
Charging order only
Foreign judgments
Not enforced; must be re-litigated in Nevis
Single-member LLCs
Same protection as multi-member

How a Nevis LLC protects your assets

Six provisions of the Nevis Limited Liability Company Ordinance make a Nevis LLC one of the hardest structures for a future creditor to reach: a charging-order-only remedy, a court-set creditor bond, a two-year limit on fraudulent-transfer claims, no recognition of foreign judgments, full protection for single-member LLCs and the option to redomicile.

i.

Charging order only

A judgment creditor may receive distributions, if the manager makes any. They can't seize the membership interest, vote it or force a dissolution.

ii.

Creditor bond

A creditor must deposit a bond, in an amount set by the Nevis High Court, before bringing an action. It discourages speculative claims.

iii.

Two-year window

Fraudulent-transfer claims must be brought within two years of the transfer into the LLC.

iv.

No foreign judgments

A judgment from the US or elsewhere isn't enforced automatically. The claim must be heard again in the Nevis High Court.

v.

Single-member protection

Charging-order protection applies to single-member LLCs as well, which isn't the case in some US states.

vi.

Redomiciliation

An LLC may move to or from Nevis with its history intact, which keeps it flexible if circumstances change.

Who uses a Nevis LLC

Most Nevis LLC owners hold wealth rather than trade, from physicians and founders to property investors and families.

  • Physicians, surgeons and other professionals in litigious fields
  • Founders holding shares ahead of a liquidity event
  • Real-estate investors separating properties from each other
  • Families holding an investment portfolio or brokerage account
  • IP owners licensing internationally
  • Trustees of a Nevis trust that owns an LLC (see the combined structure)

Nevis LLC clients

From people who hold their wealth in a Nevis LLC we formed.

Nevis LLC, answered

Is a Nevis LLC legal for US citizens?

Yes. It's a lawful foreign entity. US owners report it, typically on Form 8858 (disregarded) or Form 8865 (partnership), plus FBAR and Form 8938 for foreign accounts. Owning one doesn't reduce US tax. We coordinate with your CPA.

How long does it take to form a Nevis LLC?

Within 2 business days of KYC approval, or 5 business hours with expedited processing. Opening a bank account usually takes two to six weeks, depending on the institution.

Can a Nevis LLC protect assets from an existing lawsuit?

No. Transfers made after a claim has arisen can be unwound as fraudulent transfers, and no reputable firm will structure them. A Nevis LLC protects against future, unknown creditors.

Is the owner of a Nevis LLC public?

No. Members and managers aren't on a public register. Beneficial ownership is held by the licensed registered agent and disclosed to competent authorities on lawful request.

What does a Nevis LLC cost each year?

Annual renewal starts from US$1,550, plus US$250 for the CIT-101 tax return. That covers the government fee and our registered agent and office service. Packages with a nominee manager renew from US$2,850, plus the CIT-101.

Is a nominee manager disclosed to banks?

Yes. Nominees are always disclosed to banks, and beneficial ownership is always recorded with the registered agent. A nominee manager acts under a service agreement in your favour; it provides privacy on public and commercial records, not secrecy from banks or the authorities.

Can I open a bank account for a Nevis LLC?

Yes. We introduce clients to banks and EMIs that onboard Nevis LLCs and prepare the application. Account approval is at the bank's discretion and depends on its own due diligence. Not sure which package suits you? Arrange a consultation.