About St. Lucia's IBC Registry
What you can do online
PINNACLE ST. LUCIA is
the world's first public online registry. The system is public
and used by clients, Overseas Agents (OA), Local Registered Agents (LRA), the
Registrar of IBC's and the Director of Financial Services. Each user has the
ability to carry out various functions based on their respective needs and the
controls that a registry system requires. These functions in the past could
only be completed by physically visiting a companies registry, or or by using
traditional communication and research methods.
Through our unique
system any individual is able to access the registry through the internet via
our web site www.pinnaclestlucia.com
Clients:
- Name search:
this function allows the client to determine at no cost whether a name is
available for reservation or incorporation, by giving the list of matches
corresponding to the name searched on
- Name
reservation:
a client may wish to reserve the name to be used for a future
IBC incorporation. The name reservation is valid for 30 days. A fee of US$ 50
is charged which can be paid very securely by credit card. A name reservation
can be done with or without conducting a name search.
- Choice of
OA/LRA:
before the incorporation questionnaire can be completed, the client
must choose an overseas agent (OA) or a Local Registered Agent (LRA) who will
be in contact with him/her directly. A list of these agents can be found in our
Professional Directory or in the online registry section. They are all
professionals approved by the Minister for Financial Services and are based on
predetermined standards of competence.
- Incorporation of
IBC:
PINNACLE ST. LUCIA allows the client to complete and review the
incorporation questionnaire online. This can be done either after searching and
or reserving or directly without searching or reserving the name. The client is
able to select a OA/LRA, amend the standard memorandum and articles to suit his
particular company, select the tax status of the company, and submit
information on the directors and shareholders to the OA/LRA. Confidentiality of
this information is preserved as it is not required to be filled with the
Registrar. When the IBC has been registered the client receives instant
notification of the incorporation, and has immediate access to the IBC register
(name of IBC, incorporation date, registered agent, memorandum and articles of
association and all transactions effected by the Registry) for that IBC.
- Certificates:
all certificates and certified copies of an IBC incorporated in St. Lucia can
be requested online from the IBC registry. These will be sent by courier.
- IBC search:
request and view online the register of any IBC incorporated in St.Luca.
- Message
box:
the client can communicate with his/her OA/LRA over our secure
system and private message box system.
OA's:
The OA, as an agent
for the LRA has the ability to assist in the due diligence procedure and a duty
to review the applications submitted by the client. The OA is able to conduct
the following:
- Name searches
- Accept, review and
submit applications to the LRA.
- Complete the due
diligence questionnaire
- Perform IBC searches
- Access to the register
of all companies he/she represents at no cost
- Request certificates
and certified copies
- Request to be an online OA
- Message box:
communicate with any user (LRA, Registrar, and clients) in relation to any
company or request.
LRA's:
The LRA has the most
important role as no information can reach the Registrar of International
Business Companies (IBCR) unless submitted by the LRA. Also, all incorporation
fees must be paid to the IBCR by the LRA and no other user. The LRA is able to
conduct the following:
- All OA's functions
- Submit applications to
the IBC Registry
- Complete the due
diligence checklist
- Pay for incorporation
- Request approval of and
make amendments to the memorandum and articles of association with respect to
any IBC he/she represents
IBC
Registrar:
The Registrar
ultimately controls those functions. He performs the typical Registrar functions
e.g. approving applications for companies to be incorporated, granting approval
for certified copies of documents, ensuring that payment is made for the
services requested.
Director:
The Director has full
online access to all information submitted to the registry on an online real
time basis.
This system is unique
and very user-friendly. It gives the user 24-hour access to the registry,
offering flexibility and convenience with state of the art
technology.
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