Cook Islands company formation is sought after by many business enthusiasts and investors seeking to protect their assets and dominate international markets. The jurisdiction’s robust legal framework and confidentiality provisions are significantly helping businesses to do effective wealth management with full security.
So, if you are planning to start a company in the Cook Islands, now is the right time to act. On this page, we have clearly listed the Cook Islands company formation fees and packages that we offer to guide you through the setup process in the best possible way.
What is Included in Our Cook Islands Company Formation Fees & Packages?
At Gryffin Capitalist, we offer two comprehensive Cook Islands company formation costs and packages, each designed to meet clients' business objectives. Feel free to select the package that fully aligns with your corporate requirements, and all prices are listed in USD. We have clearly stated them below for your reference:
1. Cook Islands Standard Package
For our standard package, the Cook Islands company formation fee starts at only $2,145, which covers all the services required to operate a company smoothly.
Our Package Includes:
- Cook Islands Company Formation
- Issuance of the Certificate of Incorporation
- Document Processing and Submission
- Preparing and Filing the MOA and AOA
- Government Fee Coverage for 1 year
- Registered Agent and Registered Office Address Service for 1 year
- GC Account Manager at your Service for 1 year
2. Cook Islands Executive Package
The Cook Islands company formation cost included in our executive package starts at just $3,050. It includes everything provided in the standard package, along with a premium service: assistance with bank account opening.
Our Package Includes:
- Includes all the Services Offered in our Standard Package
- Certification of Corporate Documents for International Use
- Complete Bank Account Opening Assistance
- One-Time Application with the Bank of Choice
- Preparation of Bank Application & Supporting KYC Documents
- Fast-track Appointment With a Bank Representative
Cook Islands Incorporation Fees for Additional Services
We have also curated a list of additional services that you can avail yourself of during the company formation journey:
| Additional Services | Description | Service Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Nominee Director | An individual or corporate body appointed to perform statutory duties on behalf of the real director | Starts from $1500 |
| Nominee Shareholder | An individual or a corporate body appointed to perform statutory duties on behalf of the real shareholder | Starts from $1500 |
| Power of Attorney | A legal document that gives the authority to a specified person to act on the company’s behalf | $350 |
| Name Reservation | Reserve your company name with the registry, which can be held for up to 90 days | $200 |
| Virtual Office | A dedicated service that provides businesses with the benefits of a physical address and office space | Starts from $500 |
| Change of Registered Agent | Includes appointing a new registered agent, filing a Notice of Change, and ensuring full compliance | $750 |
| Certificate of Good Standing | An official certificate confirming that the company is fully authorized to conduct business operations | $300 |
| Certificate of Incumbency | An official document listing the important details of the company’s current directors, shareholders, and officials | $200 |
| Company Seal | A company seal that is used to authorise and place formal documents of the company | $150 |
| Restoration of a Company | Restoration of a Cook Islands company that has been struck off by the authorities | Price on request |
| Notarization & Apostille | Apostille certification of the Cook Islands company papers for use in foreign jurisdictions | $450 |
| Company Liquidation | Assistance during the company liquidation process | Starts from $450 |
Cook Islands Company Registration Fees for Renewal Services
To keep the official status intact, all companies must duly comply with the Cook Islands' annual renewal fees and obligations. With Gryffin Capitalist, the Cook Islands company renewal fees listed below are applicable from the second year of registration onwards.
| Renewal Services | Pricing |
|---|---|
|
Company Renewal Service (includes government fees)
|
$1970 |
Process Timeline for Cook Islands Company Formation
Our team will initiate the following steps once you collaborate with Gryffin Capitalist for Cook Islands company formation:
| Timeline | Process |
|---|---|
| DAY 1 | Selection of the desired Cook Islands company registration package and submission of KYC credentials |
| DAY 1-2 | Review and Verification of the submitted KYC documents |
| DAY 2 | Filing of the company registration form with the Cook Islands Registrar of Companies |
| DAY 2 | The Certificate of Incorporation is officially issued in the Cook Islands |
| DAY 3 | Delivery of the full company kit by our team via digital or physical means |
| DAY 3-5 | For the executive package, our team initiates the bank application process and schedules an appointment with a bank representative |
This was all about the Cook Islands company formation fees and packages prepared by Gryffin Capitalist for a swift company setup experience. If you are eager to learn more about the offshore services and packages that we offer, feel free to visit the offshore company formation and offshore incorporation packages pages on the website.
If you need additional information regarding the same, contact us anytime with your queries!
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, appointing a registered agent is mandatory for an offshore company in the Cook Islands.
Yes, Gryffin Capitalist offers remote company setup services.
Yes, nominee services are included in the Cook Islands company formation fees and packages.
With Gryffin Capitalist, a Cook Islands company can be formed within 1 to 2 business days.
Yes, a dissolved company can be restored with Gryffin Capitalist under the Cook Islands company formation fees and packages.