The Annual Return is a summary of information about a company including, but not limited to its business activities, the name and address of its directors and secretary, its share capital, interest in real property and corporate affiliation. It is required to be filed by companies having share capital not later than 1st April in each year after incorporation or continuance under the Ordinance. Late filing or failure to file the annual return is an offence for which a company is liable on summary conviction to a fine of $5,000.00. A penalty of $10 for each day a company has committed this offence can also be imposed.

This brochure offers guidance on forming a domestic company under the Companies Ordinance, No. 4 of 1999. For a more complete understanding of the provisions referenced in this document, the Ordinance should be consulted.

Non-profit companies are also referred to as ‘companies without share capital’ under the Companies Ordinance, 1999. Part III Division A of the Ordinance governs how such companies may be registered at the Companies Registry.

Companies Ordinance, Cap 7.06 of the revised Laws of St. Christopher and Nevis (Nevis Ordinances)

the procedure for “Voluntary Winding-up” in accordance with Division C of the Companies Ordinance, 1999

The Annual Return is a summary of information about a company including, but not limited to its business activities, the name and address of its directors and secretary, its share capital, interest in real property and corporate affiliation.

A director or authorised officer of the Company or an attorney-at-law shall sign the application. Completed documents, in duplicate and the prescribed fee are to be deposited at the office of the Registrar.

Section 344(2) of the Companies Ordinance 1999 of the Island of Nevis