International Financial Group
Samoa:
Trusts & Consulting - Fiduciary Service
16 April 1997
International Financial Group
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REGISTRATION OF INTERNATIONAL TRUSTS UNDER THE WESTERN SAMOA INTERNATIONAL TRUSTS ACT 1987
The International Trust Act 1987 provides for registration of international trusts in Western Samoa and for the exemption of the trustee and beneficiaries from any taxation, duty or exchange control. The applicable law is English common law and equity. Registration is straight forward with no requirement to file the trust document with the Registrar. All information pertaining to international trusts is confidential and subject to secrecy provisions.
Establishment USD Renewal USD
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PROVISION OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Provision of full range fiduciary services for customers in conformity with Western Samoa International Trusts Act 1987. Secrecy is guaranteed by the legislation of Western Samoa..
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