This 36 square mile island is located in the chain of Leeward Islands of the Caribbean, some 1200 miles southeast of Miami and 225 miles southeast of Puerto Rico. Several major airlines service the region and provide excellent links to Puerto Rico. Tourism remains the primary economic influence on the island, supplemented by a growing offshore financial industry. During the last decade Nevis has emerged as an attractive sanctuary for offshore financial services. Banking and Communications Nevis has a strong banking system consisting of several major institutions.
Local laws assure complete confidentiality of banking and financial records.
The official currency is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar which is pegged to the U.S Dollar. Foreign transactions can, however, be made in any currency. There is no exchange control in Nevis. Telecommunications are state of the art and all major courier companies service the island. The legal system is based upon English common law.