Resources
Legislation
The Cook Islands is known internationally for its legal framework that focusses on protecting the wealth of individuals and organisations.
Through its suite of financial services legislation, the Cook Islands offers stand-alone vehicles or structures, including trusts, foundations, corporations and partnerships, designed to meet the wealth management needs of an international client base.
The Laws of the Cook Islands website features a comprehensive legal database where users can access the consolidated laws of the Cook Islands. With a user-friendly interface, the platform provides easy navigation and search capabilities and is regularly updated.
International Trusts Act 1984
International Trusts Amendment Act 1985
International Trusts Forms and Regulations 1985 No.7
International Trusts Amendment Act 1989
International Trusts Amendment Act No.2 1989
International Trusts Amendment Act 1991
International Trusts Amendment Act 1995-96
International Trusts Amendment Act 1999
International Trusts Amendment Act 2004
International Trusts Amendment Act 2013
International Trusts Regulation Amendment 2014
International Companies Act 1981-82 (2005 Consolidation)
International Companies Amendment Act 2007 No.5
International Companies Amendment (No.2) Act 2007 No.10
International Companies Amendment Act 2013
International Companies (Prescribed Fees)(Amendment) Regulation 2014
International Companies Amendment Act 2015
International Companies (Removal of Tax Exemption) Amendment No.12 2019
Insurance Act 2009
Insurance Regulations 2009
Insurance Code 2010
Insurance Amendment Act 2011
Insurance Amendment 2012 No.4
Insurance Amendment Regulations 2014
CI Gazette – Notice to amend Insurance Code 2010 (2018)
Insurance Amendment Act 2019
Insurance Amendment Regulations 2019
Cook Islands Finance provides these links to legislation on a best efforts basis and is not able to guarantee accuracy. All enquiries related to statutes, regulations and codes should be directed to the Clerk of Parliament of the Cook Islands who will be able to provide copies of legislation in accordance with Parliament’s conditions of access and supply. Contact details are as follows:
Parliamentary Services Clerk
PO Box 13
Nikao, Rarotonga
Cook Islands
Phone: (682) 26500
Fax: (682) 21260
Email: jeannine.daniel@cookislands.gov.ck