Cook Islands Company Documents

The international company registry in the Cook Islands is managed by the Financial Supervisory Commission, while the domestic company registry is overseen by the Cook Islands Ministry of Justice. We can prepare comprehensive Cook Islands company documents for various entity types registered in the Cook Islands.

Cook Islands Company Document fees

Financial Supervisory Commission

The Financial Supervisory Commission is responsible for overseeing regulated financial entities and financial services in the Cook Islands. The Registrar of the Commission handles the registration and supervision of various entities, including International and Foreign Companies, Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), International Trusts, International Partnerships, and Foundations.

Cook Islands Company Search Report

We can provide comprehensive company searches from the Cook Islands company registry, which is overseen by the Financial Supervisory Commission. The search report includes the latest available company information, but only those details that are not confidential.

The Cook Islands company search report can include the following:

• Entity Name (as confirmed by the Registrar)
• Date of Registration
• Company Registration Number
• Registered Office
• Administering Trustee Company Contact Details
• Company Status (including confirmation if the company is struck off)

For a more detailed file search at the registry, consent from a director of the Cook Islands company is required.

Please note that there is no public registry for LLCs and IBCs (International Business Companies), and information can only be obtained with permission from the company itself. Additionally, incorporation documents for Cook Islands companies do not identify shareholders or directors, and shareholder registers are confidential and maintained by the Resident Agent.

Cook Islands International Trusts

The Cook Islands offers a range of entities for international trade, estate planning, investment, tax planning, and asset protection. The types of entities include:

• Cook Islands International Business Company (IBC)
• Cook Islands Limited Liability Company (LLC)
• Cook Islands Foundation
• Cook Islands International Trust

Key features of the Cook Islands International Trust under the International Trusts Act 1984 include:

• No requirement to file the trust deed with the Registrar
• Strong asset protection legislation
• Cook Islands courts do not recognize or enforce certain foreign court judgments related to International Trusts
• No taxation within the Cook Islands
• Specific features must be formally adopted in the trust agreement
• A minimum of $100,000 in liquid funds is required to set up a Cook Islands International Trust

Cook Islands International Business Company (IBC)

International Companies are incorporated in the Cook Islands under the International Companies Act 1981-1982. Key features of a Cook Islands IBC include:

• Only one shareholder and one director required
• No requirement for a Cook Islands resident director
• No minimum share capital requirement
• Shares can have no par value
• Shareholders can waive Annual General Meetings (AGMs) and the appointment of an auditor
• No requirement to file accounts
• The company name can be in any language
• The company must pay an annual government fee and file a basic annual return

Cook Islands Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Limited Liability Companies in the Cook Islands are governed by the Limited Liability Companies Act 2008. Key features of Cook Islands LLCs include:

• Single-member LLCs are permitted
• No requirement to file accounts
• No need for any Cook Islands resident directors
• Confidentiality is maintained, as there is no public registry for LLCs

Cook Islands Foundations

Cook Islands Foundations are established under the Foundations Act 2012, providing a structure for wealth protection and estate planning.

Registration of a Cook Islands Company

To register a company in the Cook Islands, the following documents are prepared:

• Declaration of Compliance
• Memorandum of Association
• Articles of Association
• Registered Office Registration
• Particulars of Directors and Secretaries
• Annual Government Fee Payment

The annual return filing fee for a Cook Islands company depends on the nominal share capital of the company. The first annual return must be filed within 12 months of registration, and subsequent annual return forms must be filed before July 1st of the following year.

Order Cook Islands Company Documents

We can assist in obtaining a variety of company documents from the Cook Islands Company Registry. To request copies of Company Documents, simply enter the target company name and select the required documents.