A Nevis Limited Liability Company (LLC) is governed by the Nevis Limited Liability Company
Ordinance (NLLCO). The NLLCO allows a company to be formed for the purpose of conducting
any lawful business activity. The NLLCO provides the legal framework for the creation and
governance of this entity type. A Nevis LLC merges characteristics of both corporations and
partnerships, offering legal personality, limited liability for members, and flexibility in governance
arrangements. This hybrid model is based on U.S. legal principles but specially adapted to the
legal and regulatory environment of Nevis.
Ownership in a Nevis LLC is represented by membership interests instead of shares. A
member’s liability is limited to the capital they have contributed or agreed to contribute,
effectively shielding personal assets that are not attached to the LLC from obligations. This
limitation of liability is one of the principal legal protections afforded to members under the
NLLCO.
A Nevis LLC can be formed with a single member, making it suitable for both individual and
multi-party ventures. Governance can be customized depending on the members’ preferences.
Companies may be either member-managed, where all members participate in operational
decisions, or manager-managed, where one or more managers are appointed to oversee the
affairs of the company. Managers do not need to be members, and they may be individuals or
legal entities.
A distinguishing characteristic of a Nevis LLC is the flexibility provided in structuring internal
operations and relationships. The LLC Agreement—a contractual document between the
members—serves as the primary governance instrument. Unlike corporations, which are
subject to more rigid statutory rules, Nevis LLCs operate largely under the terms agreed upon in
their LLC Agreement.

A Nevis Limited Liability Company (LLC) has these benefits:

• There is no minimum capital contribution that must be made by a member to the LLC.
• Liability is limited to the LLC and cannot be passed onto its members or managers
• There is no public register. Information may only be obtained from the Company itself.
• Information on the LLC must be kept confidential unless otherwise required by law.
• Members can have meetings as frequently governed by the operating agreement. It may be
managed by the members directly, or by manager(s) independent of the members.
• Managers, and members are not required to be residents of Nevis.
• Single Member LLCs are allowed

• Foreign judgments are not enforceable in Nevis, except in certain circumstances where a
charging order will be recognized by the court.
• Fast Registration: It only takes one business day to incorporate an LLC.
• Transfer of an existing foreign LLC to Nevis can be done in a seamless process.
• Remote access: With support from authorized registered agents or service providers, business
procedures and affairs can be processed remotely such as company registration, bank account
opening, contract signing, and investing.
• English: Since being a former UK colony, English is its official language.

Individuals or businesses wishing to establish an LLC in Nevis must do so through a Registered
Agent.

Required documents for Nevis Business Incorporation
After reserving the company name, a Nevis LLC can quickly register by submitting The Articles
of Organization to the Registrar of Companies. If the Articles are in compliance, approval can be
obtained within one business day (generally 24 hrs). The Registered Agent will be able provide
documentation related to generic company articles and operating agreement.
To legally start the Nevis business registration procedure, the following documentation must be
met (for all beneficial owners, directors and managers):
 A notarized passport photocopy and another government issued identification (either a
Driver’s license or National identification card) (valid for at least 6 months)
 Notarized proof of address information (dated within last 3 months)
 Reference letters – professional (lawyer or accountant) and bank each
 Profile of each natural person (either curriculum vitae, resume or Linkedin)
The Registered Agent conducts due diligence and, after satisfying all of the conditions imposed
by the NLLCO the Registrar will issue a certificate of incumbency and other documentation that
may be requested.
Note that the Registered Agent is given the authority to establish the LLC and sign the formation
paperwork on behalf of the customer, eliminating the need for the client to go to the jurisdiction
physically.

Fees
Basic formation – US$2,000
Annual Renewal – US$1,700