Nevis Companies
Confidentiality

Nevis is internationally recognized as one of the most privacy-oriented offshore jurisdictions. Its legal entities – such as Nevis LLCs and Nevis Business Companies (NBCs) – provide robust confidentiality safeguards for owners, directors, and stakeholders alike.

Key Confidentiality Features

No Public Registry of Owners or Managers
Members of LLCs and shareholders or directors of NBCs are not recorded in any public database. Only the Registered Agent in Nevis keeps internal records, which are not accessible to the public.

Confidentiality of Registered Agents
Registered agents in Nevis are legally obligated to maintain strict confidentiality of client information. Disclosure is only permitted by a Nevis court order and under very limited conditions.

Use of Nominees Permitted
Nevis allows the appointment of nominee directors or shareholders, providing an additional layer of privacy. Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs) can remain confidential, although they must be disclosed privately to the registered agent for due diligence purposes.

No Annual Disclosure Requirements
There is no obligation to file annual reports, financial statements, or tax returns with the Nevis government unless the company is conducting business locally. This significantly limits the exposure of sensitive corporate data.

Banking Privacy
Banks in Nevis, as well as offshore banks servicing Nevis entities, offer private banking solutions, while adhering to international regulatory standards.

Key Compliance Considerations
Despite Nevis’ strong privacy protections, it complies with international regulations including:

• FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) for U.S. persons, requiring banks to report to the IRS.
• CRS (Common Reporting Standard) facilitating automatic exchange of financial data with over 100 countries.

Beneficial ownership information must still be disclosed confidentially to the registered agent to meet anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) requirements.

Summary of Confidentiality Benefits