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Cook Islands
 

The Cook Islands is a group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean south west of Tahiti and due south of Hawaii. Local time is 10 hours behind London, with 9am in Hong Kong being 3pm the previous day in the Cook Islands. Its geographic location affords the Cook Islands with a strategic advantage in dealing with both the Asian and USA markets. It is also growing in popularity with Europe as Asset Protection Trusts are used in civil law jurisdictions. The legal system is based on British common law and closely reflects that of New Zealand and other common law jurisdictions. The Cook Islands enjoys a highly developed infrastructure for business, and there is a well-educated English speaking labor force. The country has sophisticated telecommunication links with the rest of the world and convenient air services to New Zealand and the USA. There are no foreign exchange controls with complete freedom to repatriate capital and profits. It boasts the highest GDP per capita amongst the South Pacific small island nations. The business and official language is English, with Cook Islands Maori as a second official language.

 
AOA Global Advisory Committee

Wichman, Puai

 
AOA Membership
Corporate Members

Global Consultants and Services (Cook Islands) Limited

   
 
Legislation (Source: Financial Supervisory Commission Cooks Islands)
  International Companies Act 1981-82
  International Partnerships Act 1984
  Limited Liability Company Act 2008
  Limited Liability Companies (Fees) Regulations
  International Trusts Act 1984
International Trusts (Forms & Fees) Amendment Reg 2009
 

Trustee Companies Act 1981-82

 

Trustee Companies (Due Diligence) Regulations

  Insurance Act 2008
 

Prudential Statement - Application for an Insurance Manager to carry on Insurance Business in the Cook Islands

  Financial Supervisory Commission Act 2003
  Financial Supervisory Commission (Compliance Officers) Regulations
  Banking Act 2003
  Banking (Fees) Regulations
  Prudential Statement - Policy For Management Of Liquidity Risk
 
Local Newspaper
 

Cook Islands News

 
Other Useful Information
  Cooks Islands Government
  Ministry of Finance & Economic Management
  Financial Supervisory Commission Cooks Islands
 

Wikipedia – Cook Islands

 
Public Holidays in 2010
Jan 1-2 New Year's Day Jun 7

Queen's Birthday

Apr 2 Good Friday Aug 4 Constitution Day
Apr 5 Easter Monday Oct 26 National Gospel Day
Apr 25 ANZAC Day Dec 25-26

Christmas

 

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