MERGER / CONSOLIDATION
Merge or Consolidate Your Companies in Saint Lucia
Combine two or more companies with one standard filing. ACS reviews each participating company, prepares and processes the merger or consolidation filing, and updates its corporate records.
You’ll see your complete fee schedule before you pay.
Government filing fee included
The government merger or consolidation filing fee is part of the package.
Every company reviewed
ACS reviews the information for each participating company.
Filing prepared for you
ACS prepares and processes the standard merger or consolidation filing.
Records updated
You receive the standard resulting documents, and ACS updates its corporate records.
WHY COMBINE YOUR COMPANIES?
One Company Instead of Several
If you run more than one company, combining them can make your structure simpler to manage.
WHICH ONE DO YOU NEED?
Merger or Consolidation?
Both combine two or more companies with one standard filing. The difference is which company exists afterwards.
Choose the one that fits your plans when you start your request. If you're not sure, ask us first.
Merger
One company absorbs the others and continues.
Consolidation
The companies combine to form a new company.
Not sure which applies to your situation?
Ask us before you start. Tell us about the companies involved and we'll explain which option fits.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
The Merger / Consolidation Package Includes
- KYC/AML compliance review
- Review of participating company information
- Preparation and processing of the standard merger or consolidation filing
- Government merger or consolidation filing fee
- Standard resulting corporate documents
- Updating ACS corporate records
Your complete fee schedule will be displayed before you submit your application and make payment.
ADD WHAT YOU NEED
Services You Can Add to This Package
Every service below can be added to the Merger / Consolidation Package.
Prove your company’s status
- Certificate of Good Standing
- Certificate of Incumbency
- Certified Corporate Documents / Additional Certified Copies
Get documents accepted abroad
- Apostille / Legalization
- Notarization Coordination
Change or support your company
- Amendments
- Appointment of Secretary
- TAN ID Assistance
- Office / Lease Agreement Service
- Address Verification / Utility Documentation Service
Formal legal confirmation
- Legal Letter
- Legal Opinion / Certified Legal Opinion
Help opening a bank account
- Bank Introduction
- Banking Application Support
- Bank Account Opening Support
WHAT WE'LL ASK YOU FOR
Have This Ready Before You Start
The KYC/AML review must be completed before any filing.
Please don't send identification, banking or ownership documents by email or through the contact form. Upload them only inside the secure client portal.
- Information on each participating company — Corporate documents for every company involved.
- Which company continues, or details of the new company — Depending on whether it is a merger or a consolidation.
- Directors, shareholders and beneficial owners — With identification and proof of address, for the KYC/AML review.
HOW IT WORKS
From Application to Completed Filing
- Select Merger / Consolidation.
- Log in or register to open your secure ACS client portal.
- Complete the ACS Onboarding/KYC Application with information on each participating company and its directors, shareholders and beneficial owners, and upload your documents.
- Review your fees. Your complete fee schedule will be displayed before you submit your application and make payment.
- Submit and pay. Payment is made when you submit your application, before ACS’s compliance review.
- Compliance review. ACS completes the required KYC/AML review and decides whether the engagement can be accepted.
- Engagement. If accepted, the engagement documents are completed.
- Processing. ACS prepares and processes the merger or consolidation filing, delivers the standard resulting corporate documents and updates its corporate records.
You’ll see your complete fee schedule before you pay.
QUESTIONS
Merger Questions
What is the difference between a merger and a consolidation?
In a merger, one company absorbs the others and continues. In a consolidation, the companies combine to form a new company.
Is the government filing fee included?
Yes. The government merger or consolidation filing fee is included in the package.
What documents will I receive?
The standard corporate documents for the company resulting from the merger or consolidation. ACS also updates its corporate records.
Can a company from outside Saint Lucia take part?
It depends on the structure and the companies involved. A merger or consolidation that includes a company incorporated outside Saint Lucia is subject to conditions that must be checked for each case. Tell us about the companies involved and ACS will review whether your structure can proceed.
How long does a merger or consolidation take?
Processing times vary depending on the companies involved, the required documents, corporate approvals and the Saint Lucia IBC Registry’s processing time. ACS will give you an estimated timeline after reviewing your request.
Can I add certified copies or an apostille?
Yes. Certificates, certified copies, apostille or legalization and other services can be added to the package.
Accounting & Tax Assistance
ACS can connect clients with qualified accounting professionals for bookkeeping, financial statements, tax preparation, audit services and related accounting requirements.
These services are provided independently by the accounting professionals and are subject to their respective terms and fees.
INQUIRE ABOUT ACCOUNTING & TAX ASSISTANCEBEFORE YOU REQUEST
What to Expect
You see your complete fee schedule and pay when you submit your application. ACS's compliance review takes place after payment. Submitting and paying does not by itself create a client engagement: work begins once ACS accepts the request and the engagement documents are in place.
ACS does not guarantee that a registry, government authority, bank or other third party will accept, approve or complete a request. Those decisions are theirs.
If a request is declined, refunds are handled under ACS's refund policy.
ACS provides legal letters, legal opinions and related legal services directly.
Start Your Merger or Consolidation Request
Log in or register, choose your package or service, and complete your application in the secure client portal. Not sure what you need? Ask us first.