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ANGUILLA
About Anguilla
Anguilla is an internally self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom. Its politics takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic dependency, whereby the Chief Minister is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system.
The United Nations Committee on Decolonisation includes Anguilla on the United Nations list of Non-Self-Governing Territories. The territory's constitution is
Anguilla Constitutional Order 1 April 1982 (amended 1990). Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the House of Assembly. The Judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature. Military defence is the responsibility of the United Kingdom
Anguilla's thin arid soil is largely unsuitable for agriculture, and the island has few land-based natural resources. Its main industries are tourism and fishing, with the formation of offshore companies playing an increasingly important role in the economy.
Anguilla's currency is the East Caribbean dollar, though the US dollar is also widely accepted
| Anguilla |
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| Capital |
The Valley |
| Official language |
English |
| Area |
102 km² (220th)
39.4 sq mi |
| Population
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13,477 |
| Currency |
East Caribbean Dollar |
| Time zone |
(UTC-4) |
| Dialling code |
1-264 |
HISTORY OF ANGUILLA
Anguilla was first settled in pre-history by Amerindian tribes who migrated from South America. The date of European discovery is uncertain: some sources claim that Columbus sighted the island in 1493, while others state that the island was first discovered by the French in 1564 or 1565. The name Anguilla derives from the word for "eel" in any of various European languages (modern Spanish: anguila; French: anguille; Italian: Anguilla), probably chosen because of the island's eel-like shape.
Anguilla was first colonised by English settlers from Saint Kitts, beginning in 1650. The island was administered by Great Britain until the early 19th century, when – against the wishes of the inhabitants – it was incorporated into a single British dependency along with Saint Kitts and Nevis. After a 1967 rebellion and brief period as a self-declared independent republic, it became a separate British dependency (now termed a British overseas territory) in 1980
This British Dependent Territory has modern legislation - The Companies Ordinance of l994. Most names are available, however you can not use "Bank", "Trust", "Investment" or names that suggest the patronage of the Royal Family without authorization. Names must end in "Ltd.", "Corporation", "Corp.", "Incorporated", "Inc.", "SA", "GmBH" or similar designations. Incorporations can be completed within 24 hours and shelf corporations are available.
It is permissible to have bearer and no-par-value shares as well as to operate with one director, who may also be the secretary, and who may reside outside of
Anguilla. While meetings may be held anywhere, a Registered office and agent must be in Anguilla, but no information concerning shareholders or directors needs to be disclosed. The minute book, resolutions, seal and shareholder register must be kept at the registered office.
A government fee of $250 is due upon incorporation - assuming capitalization of $50,000 or less - and while no annual return is required an annual fee in the amount of $250 must be paid, assuming all shares are no-par-value.
Anguilla does not have any exchange controls or double tax treaties
RESOURCE LINKS FOR ANGUILLA
Anguilla Dept. of Immigration - Anguilla Dept. of Immigration
Anguilla Guide - Anguilla Guide
A-Z Caribbean Employment - A-Z Caribbean Employment Online
Department of Immigration - Department of Immigration
Financial Services Department - Financial Services Department
Government - Official Website of the Government of Anguilla
Immigration Department - Immigration Department
International movers - International movers
IslandCareers.com - IslandCareers.com
Overseas Jobs - Overseas Jobs
tropicjobs - tropicjobs find jobs in the Caribbean
uCaribbean.com - Caribbean Jobs
Visa Information - Visa Information
Visa Requirements - Anguilla - Visa Requirements
~ Books About Anguilla ~
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