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WHAT DOES AN ENTITY SEARCH REVEAL?
A corporate search will reveal the name of the corporation, the date of existence, amendments and any other publicly filed document. Under Marshall Islands law, there is no requirement that the names of corporate officers, directors or shareholders be filed in any public registry. Such information, therefore, remains confidential.
WHAT IS THE STANDARD SHARE STRUCTURE?
In the Marshall Islands, the share structure of a standard corporation is 500 registered and/or bearer shares of no par value stock or up to 50,000 USD worth of par value stock. Par value may be denominated in any currency.
WHAT ARE SHELF COMPANIES?
Shelf Companies are ready-made, never used corporations that have been created to meet a client's immediate needs. Shelf Companies are available in the Marshall Islands.
WHO ACTS AS REGISTERED AGENT IN THE MARSHALL ISLANDS?
The Registered Agent for non-resident domestic Marshall Islands corporations is The Trust Company of the Marshall Islands, Inc. (TCMI).
DOES TCMI PROVIDE DIRECTORS?
TCMI does not provide nominee directors.
HOW MANY DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED?
At least one (1) director is required for all Marshall Islands corporations.
WHICH CORPORATE OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED?
All Marshall Islands corporations must appoint a Secretary.
WHEN IS CAPITALIZATION TAX ASSESSED?
Capitalization tax is a one time fee assessed at the time of formation or at the time of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation, if the authorized share capital is above 500 registered and/or bearer shares without par value or 50,000 USD worth of par value stock.
