Cook Islands Company
Privacy-focused Cook Islands company with strong asset protection
- Tax-exempt: no income, capital gains, or withholding tax
- Privacy: shareholders and directors not publicly disclosed
- Asset protection: foreign judgments not enforceable
- No currency controls; free repatriation of funds
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Corporate
Why Cook Islands
The Cook Islands International Company (IC) is a tax-exempt corporation designed for international business and asset holding. It combines the flexibility of an international company with the asset protection strength of Cook Islands law.
Tax & Privacy
Cook Islands ICs are exempt from all local taxes, including income tax, capital gains tax, and withholding tax. Director and shareholder information is not publicly available, providing a high level of confidentiality. Bearer shares are not permitted, ensuring compliance with international transparency standards.
Asset Protection Features
The IC benefits from Cook Islands' robust asset protection laws. Foreign judgments are not enforceable, and creditors face a high burden of proof. When combined with a Cook Islands trust, the IC becomes a powerful tool for insulating business assets from litigation and claims.
How 4Corporate supports you
The right company in the right place is a strategy decision, not a form. We help you choose the vehicle, structure it with licensed local counsel, file cleanly, and deliver the first-year kit so you can operate in a foreign jurisdiction with a clear file. After formation, we stay with you through the practical local necessities of getting established there. A private consultation confirms structure and timing before anything is filed.
Advantages
Tax, location and privacy
Tax
Cook Islands International Companies are exempt from all local taxes, including income tax, capital gains tax and withholding tax, as published on this landing.
Location
The Cook Islands is a Pacific jurisdiction. Foreign judgments are not recognized. The IC can be owned by a Cook Islands trust for enhanced protection.
Privacy
Director and shareholder information is not publicly available. Bearer shares are not permitted, keeping the vehicle aligned with international transparency standards.
Structure
An International Company for holding investments, intellectual property and international operations. No minimum capital. Creditors face Cook Islands asset-protection rules, including non-enforcement of foreign judgments.
Eligibility
Who this is for
- Any individual or entity may form a Cook Islands IC
- Minimum one shareholder and one director
- Registered agent in the Cook Islands required (provided)
- Company may not conduct business with Cook Islands residents
The engagement
What is included
- Corporate name search and reservation
- Drafting of articles of incorporation and bylaws
- Registration with Cook Islands authorities
- First year registered agent service
- Nominee director service (optional)
- Apostilled certificate of incorporation
- Corporate kit: seal, share certificates, corporate resolutions
- Dedicated 4Corporate client portal access where you can view your process, documentation, invoices, quotes and more
Get started
Ready to proceed?
Contact us to start this programme, or write if you have a question.
Have more questions? Write to hello@4corporate.com and we will be happy to assist.