Legislation & Guides

Special Purpose International Companies

The Special Purpose International Companies (SPIC) Act 2012 in Samoa allows for the creation of hybrid companies acting as charitable trusts while operating as companies.

Samoan International/Foreign Company

Details of incorporating an international company, details flexible company structure options, necessary documentation, and associated fees.

Trusts

This details the Trusts Act 2014 in Samoa, which allows trusts in any language and includes charitable and purpose trusts.

International Banks

Details of the licensing process for international banks in Samoa under the International Banking Act 2005.

International Insurance

Includes describes the International Insurance Act 1988, regulating offshore insurance for international and foreign companies in Samoa.

Trustee Companies License

The Trustee Companies Act 2017 in Samoa regulates Trustee Company Service Providers (TCSPs) and offers three types of licenses: TCSP License, Trust License, and Service License.

International Foundations

This explains the registration process for foundations under Samoa’s Foundations Act 2016, which is simple and quick, typically completed in one day.

Segregated Fund International Companies

Segregated fund international companies are single legal entities that can create segregated funds with separate assets and liabilities.

International and Limited Partnership

This outlines Samoa’s International and Limited Partnership Act 1998, which governs exempt international and limited partnerships.

International Mutual Fund

This covers the International Mutual Funds Act, which regulates and licenses collective investment schemes in Samoa. It defines three fund types: Public, Private, and Professional.