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🇲🇭 Marshall Islands Company Formation

Form a Company in the Marshall Islands

Set up a Marshall Islands non-resident domestic company (corporation or LLC) for international business. We explain the process and connect you with a provider for incorporation, a registered agent and ongoing compliance. Remote formation is often possible, subject to acceptance.

Non-resident
Corporation or LLC
International
Activity-based tax treatment
Maritime
Established registry

Why Form a Company in the Marshall Islands?

The Marshall Islands is a well-established international registry. The points below are general commercial considerations, not guarantees, and your own circumstances should be reviewed with a qualified adviser.

1

International & Maritime Reputation

The Marshall Islands is widely recognised internationally, particularly for shipping and corporate structures, supported by a long-standing registry.

2

Flexible Entity Types

Corporations, LLCs and partnerships are available as non-resident domestic entities, providing flexible options for trading, holding and structuring.

3

Activity-Based Tax Treatment

Non-resident entities are generally outside local income tax on foreign-source income. There is no automatic tax-free status, and tax may arise where owners, management or activities are located.

4

Established Corporate Law

The corporate law is based on recognised traditions, offering familiarity for international businesses and their advisers.

5

Compliance with Standards

Economic-substance and beneficial-ownership regimes apply, aligning the Marshall Islands with international transparency standards.

6

Efficient Formation

Formation through a registered agent can be efficient once due diligence is complete.

Formation Packages

Formation Packages

Choose the structure that fits your business. Every engagement is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need.

Non-Resident Corporation
A corporation for trading, holding or structuring.
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  • Non-resident corporation formation
  • Articles & bylaws
  • Registered agent & registered office
  • Guidance on economic substance
  • Corporate document set
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Non-Resident LLC
A limited liability company for flexible ownership.
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  • Non-resident LLC formation
  • Operating agreement support
  • Registered agent & registered office
  • Bank / EMI account introduction
  • Ongoing compliance reminders
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Holding + Structuring
A vehicle for holding investments or vessels.
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  • Corporation or LLC for holding
  • Review of economic-substance considerations
  • Registered agent & office
  • Accounting for the structure
  • Coordination with your adviser
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Statutory costs such as notary, registry and government fees are set by third parties and quoted separately. Figures are confirmed in writing before you commit.

What We Handle

Marshall Islands Formation Services

Everything you need to form, register and run a Marshall Islands company, handled with an in-country service provider.

Company Formation

Formation of a non-resident corporation, LLC or partnership: name check, constitutional documents and filing through a licensed registered agent, with the corporate document set.

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Registered Agent & Office

A Marshall Islands non-resident entity must maintain a registered agent and registered office. Services are subject to the provider's onboarding requirements and acceptance.

First year available, subject to final provider quote

Directors, Members & Shareholders

Foreign individuals and corporate participants can own and manage a Marshall Islands entity. There is generally no residency requirement, though records must be maintained.

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Banking & EMI

Introductions to banks and EMI/fintech alternatives. Account approval always rests with the institution after its own KYC and due-diligence process.

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Economic Substance & Filings

Support with economic-substance obligations, beneficial-ownership records and annual requirements, kept on schedule against Marshall Islands deadlines.

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Maritime & Structuring Guidance

A general overview of how Marshall Islands entities are used in holding, shipping and structuring, so the vehicle fits your plans.

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How to Form a Marshall Islands Company

  1. 1

    Tell Us Your Plans

    Send your details through the quote form. We explain the corporation, LLC and partnership options and connect you with a provider where appropriate.

  2. 2

    KYC & Documents

    The registered agent verifies identity and collects the usual documents: passport and proof of address for individuals, and incorporation documents for corporate participants.

  3. 3

    Incorporation Filing

    Constitutional documents are prepared and filed through the licensed registered agent, with a registered office in place.

  4. 4

    Substance, Banking & Compliance

    Economic-substance and beneficial-ownership steps are addressed where applicable, and assistance may be provided with opening a corporate account.

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What You Receive

  • Certificate of incorporation / formation
  • Articles, bylaws or operating agreement
  • Filing via registered agent
  • Registered agent & office
  • Corporate document set

Timelines depend on KYC, registry processing and bank onboarding. We confirm expected turnaround with your quote.

Marshall Islands Tax & Annual Compliance: General Overview

A plain-language summary of the main Marshall Islands tax and filing points for a company in 2026. This is general information to help you plan, not tax or legal advice. Your provider or adviser confirms what applies to your situation.

1

Activity-Based Taxation

Non-resident domestic entities are generally outside Marshall Islands income tax on their foreign-source income. There is no automatic tax-free status, and tax may arise where owners reside or where activities take place.

2

Indirect Charges

Government and annual fees apply. Non-resident entities generally do not carry on local business, but the current position should be confirmed.

3

Economic Substance

Entities carrying on relevant activities may have economic-substance obligations, including local presence and reporting. Whether these apply depends on the entity's activities.

4

Beneficial Ownership

The Marshall Islands operates a beneficial-ownership regime. Entities must maintain and report beneficial-ownership information in line with applicable rules.

5

Annual Fees & Returns

Entities pay annual government and registered-agent fees to remain in good standing, and file as applicable. Deadlines apply each year.

6

Accounting Records

Entities must keep proper accounting records and underlying documentation sufficient to explain their transactions and financial position.

Marshall Islands Company Formation FAQ

Common questions about forming a company in Marshall Islands. General information only, not legal or tax advice.

It is a domestic entity (corporation, LLC or partnership) registered for international business and not carrying on business within the Marshall Islands. It is commonly used for holding, shipping and structuring.

Yes. Marshall Islands non-resident entities are generally owned by non-residents, subject to the registered agent's KYC and due-diligence checks.

No. Non-resident entities are generally outside local income tax on foreign-source income, but there is no automatic tax-free status. Tax may arise where owners or activities are located. This should be reviewed.

There is generally no residency requirement for directors, members or officers, though proper records must be maintained and a registered agent and registered office are required.

Often, yes. Much of the process can be completed remotely through the registered agent once identity checks and documents are in order.

Entities carrying on certain relevant activities may have economic-substance obligations, including local presence and reporting. Whether this applies depends on the entity's activities and should be assessed.

A corporate account is common in practice but not a strict incorporation requirement. Account opening is a separate process with its own checks and provider acceptance.

Yes. The Marshall Islands is a major maritime registry, and entities are commonly used to own or operate vessels. Vessel registration is a separate process with its own requirements.

No. Banking, insurance, fund and similar activities require separate licensing or registration. Incorporation alone does not authorise regulated business.

Yes. Marshall Islands entities are widely used for holding and structuring. The overall tax result depends on activities and where owners are located, and should be reviewed.

For individuals, generally a passport, proof of address, business-activity and source-of-funds information and tax-residency details. For corporate participants, incorporation and constitutional documents, registers, an ownership chart and beneficial-ownership information.

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