Investing in American Samoa

This is the complete information on investing and licensing available from the Department of Commerce. It is subject to revision by the DOC.

Headnote 3 (a)

Posted Sat, 05/23/2009 - 10:11 by john

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General Facts About Headnote 3 (a)

The following information explains the entry of products into the United States from insular possessions under Headnote 3 (a) of the Tariff schedules of the United States (TSUS).

Entry under Headnote 3 (a) is compared to other U.S. Tariff preferences currently in effect:

Foreign Corporations

Posted Sat, 05/23/2009 - 09:56 by john

Foreign Corporations Doing Business in American Samoa

IMPORTANT The following is the essential information required for applying for permission to file as a foreign corporation doing business in American Samoa. 1. Certified copy (not a photocopy) of the Articles of Incorporation; 2. Board of Directors or Stockholders resolution signed by a majority of the Board, which in­cludes the following:

Incorporating

Posted Sat, 05/23/2009 - 09:38 by john

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How to Incorporate and Do Business in American Samoa

Legal Authorization

Local and Foreign corporations and partnerships may be authorized to do business in American Samoa. Present regulations allow only U. S. Nationals, Citizens and Permanent Residents as designated by ASCA 41.0502(sic), to establish sole proprietorships.

Licensing

Posted Sat, 05/23/2009 - 09:30 by john

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Investing

Posted Sat, 05/23/2009 - 09:02 by john

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Investing in American Samoa Benefits and Incentives

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Background American Samoa is a U.S. Territory. It is centrally located in the South Pacific with ready access to markets and resources in the U.S., New Zealand, Australia, and the entire Pacific area.

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