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What is the company registry in Cook Islands?
The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) Cook Islands
About Cook Islands
The Cook Islands Companies Registry is located in Avarua and was founded in 2003.
The Cook Islands is an island country in Polynesia part of Oceania in the South Pacific Ocean. The main language of Cook Islands is English which is spoken by 90% of the population with other languages such as Rakahanga-Manihiki and Samoan spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the New Zealand dollar (NZD). The population of Cook Islands is over 15,040.
Cook Islands Economy
The Real GDP in Cook Islands is in the region of $266 million with a GDP per capita of $15,600. Cook Islands economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Cook Islands are fish, ships, garments, shellfish.
Main Trading Partners of Cook Islands
The leading export and import partners for Cook Islands are:
Exports: Japan 33%, Thailand 15%, Greece 15%, France 11%, China 8%
Imports: NZ 44%, Italy 26%, Fiji 9%, China 7%, Australia 3%
Cook Islands Certificate of Incorporation
The Cook Islands Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Cook Islands Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Cook Islands company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Cook Islands register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Cook Islands customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for Cook Islands Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in Cook Islands the relevant laws are:
1989 International Trusts Act
2008 Limited Liability Companies Act
What information is free to view at Cook Islands Company Registry?
None (but information below available upon request):
Cook Islands Name of entity
Cook Islands Date of registration
Cook Islands Registration number
Cook Islands Registered office
Cook Islands Administering trustee company contact details
Do you need to register / sign up at the Cook Islands Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Cook Islands register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Cook Islands
There are over 3,450 companies registered in Cook Islands.
Types of Companies in Cook Islands
Businesses in Cook Islands can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Cook Islands International Companies
Cook Islands International Partnerships
Cook Islands International Trusts
Cook Islands Limited Liability Companies
Cook Islands Foundations
Can you order a Cook Islands Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Cook Islands agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Cook Islands accepts the Apostille Certificate for Cook Islands Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Cook Islands signed up to the Hague Convention on 30th January 2001.
What is the language(s) of the Cook Islands Company Registry?
The Cook Islands Company Register is in English language.
Cook Islands Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Cook Islands has two embassies and high commissions abroad, as well as four consulates .
Avarua, the capital of the Cook Islands, hosts two embassies and high commissions, and in addition there are a total of four consulates and another representations located in the Cook Islands.
Cook Islands Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Cook Islands. Our local partner is based in Avarua which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Cook Islands including Arutanga, Mapumai and Teenui Village. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Cook Islands Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Cook Islands Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Cook Islands.
Cook Islands Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Cook Islands. Our specialist Cook Islands skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Cook Islands Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Cook Islands Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Cook Islands. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Cook Islands Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Cook Islands?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Cook Islands?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Cook Islands?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.