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Samoa lies in the Central South Pacific, a 3 hour flight north-east of New Zealand and a 5 hour flight south-west of Hawaii. Local time is 11 hours behind London and consequently 6 hours behind New York and 19 hours behind Hong Kong. Its geographic location allows Samoa to have strategic advantage in dealing with both the Asian and USA markets. It is also growing in popularity with Europe as a progressive and discreet jurisdiction. The legal system is based on British common law and closely reflects that of New Zealand and other common law jurisdictions. Samoa has been an independent sovereign state since 1962. Its written constitution provides for a three-tier legal system consisting of a Court of Appeal, High Court and Subordinate courts. Samoa has a modern telecommunications system with direct dial facilities via satellite. Broadband Internet technology has recently been introduced. Samoa has direct international flights with New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, Tonga, Hawaii (via American Samoa) and Los Angeles. The business and official language is English, with Samoan as the second official language.
Fepuleai, Laura
Corporate Members
Global Consultants and Services (Samoa) Limited
Legislation (Source: The Parliament of Samoa)
Companies Act 2001
Fair Trading Act 1998
Foreign Investment Act 2000
Trade, Commerce & Industry Act 1990
Trade, Commerce & Industry Amendment Act 1998
Local Newspaper
Samoa Observer News
Other Useful Information
Government of Samoa
The Ministry Of Commerce, Industry & Labour
MCIL - Registration of Companies & Intellectual Property Division
The Parliament of Samoa
Wikipedia – Samoa
Public Holidays in 2010
Jan 1
Apr 2-5
Apr 25
May 3
Jun 1
New Year's Day
Easter
ANZAC Day
Mother's Day
Independence Day
Aug 9
Oct 11
Nov 5
Dec 25
Dec 26
Father's Day
Lotu-a-Tamaiti
Arbor Day
Christmas Day
Boxing Day