Jurisdictional Updates

Quick Guide: Nevis Corporate Income Tax (CIT) Return

All Nevis Business Corporations (“NBCs”) and Nevis Limited Liability Companies (“LLCs”) are required to file annually a Corporate Income Tax Return (“CIT-101”).

Who must file?

All Nevis-registered companies, including International Business Corporations (IBCs) and Limited Liability Companies (LLCs).

Filing deadline:

  • The CIT Return (using the CIT-101 form) must be filed within 3½ months after the end of your company’s fiscal year.
  • For example, if your fiscal year ends on December 31, the return is due by April 15 of the following year.

 

What is required?

  • Complete and submit the CIT-101 form reporting your company’s income and tax status.
  • Supporting financial information may also be required.

Penalties for late filing:

    • Failure to file on time may result in fines up to US$10,000 as per the Income Tax Act.

Who files the return?

  • In most cases, the company’s registered agent files the CIT-101 form on behalf of the company.

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For more details, please see below our memos and the official Nevis tax authority resources here: