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Nevis

The premier jurisdiction for LLC asset protection. Nevis LLCs offer charging-order-only protection, and Nevis trusts require creditors to post a USD 100K bond before filing suit.

12K

Population

Charlestown

Capital

English

Language

XCD (EC Dollar)

Currency

GMT-4

Timezone

0%

LLC Income Tax

USD 100K

Creditor Bond

1–3 days

Setup Time

Asset Protection Structures

Nevis offers three core structures for asset protection: the LLC with charging-order-only protection, the asset protection trust with a creditor bond requirement, and the IBC for tax-neutral holding.

Nevis LLC

USD 1,500–3,000 setup + USD 600/yr

Processing: 1–3 days

  • Charging order is the sole creditor remedy
  • No requirement for public registration of members
  • Single-member LLCs permitted
  • No annual reporting or audit requirements

Nevis Asset Protection Trust

USD 4,000–8,000 setup

Processing: 1–2 weeks

  • 2-year statute of limitations on fraudulent transfers
  • Creditor must post USD 100K bond before filing suit
  • Foreign judgments not recognized by Nevis courts
  • Beneficiary can also serve as trust protector

Nevis International Business Corporation

USD 1,000–2,000 setup

Processing: 1–2 days

  • No local taxes on foreign-sourced income
  • Bearer shares prohibited (compliance)
  • Minimal disclosure requirements
  • Can be used alongside Nevis LLC or trust

Tax Overview

Nevis imposes no taxes on foreign-sourced LLC income, trust distributions, capital gains, or estate transfers — making it one of the most tax-neutral jurisdictions for asset protection.

0% tax on LLC income from outside Nevis.

0% tax on trust distributions to foreign beneficiaries.

No capital gains tax on foreign investments.

No withholding tax on payments to non-residents.

No estate or inheritance tax.

USD 100,000 bond required for creditors to challenge trust — strongest deterrent globally.

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