American Samoa Domestic Taxation Attorney

Although American Samoa generally adheres to a taxation regime similar to other U.S. jurisdictions, as a territory, it presents a unique environment in which to do business. Mooney Wieland Warren’s American Samoa tax practice provides strategic and practical solutions for corporations, partnerships, and other business entities. We advise clients on how to select and form business entities, including limited liability companies, corporations, and partnerships. 


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We also counsel clients regarding tax strategies in a wide range of business transactions, including:

  • Mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations
  • Sales and divestitures
  • Private offerings of securities
  • General commercial transactions, such as contracts for services
  • Litigation payments and structured settlements
  • Private equity and fund formation
  • Real estate sales acquisitions.

We coordinate as needed with other professionals, such as tax CPAs, in-house managers, and financial advisors, to provide a thorough and well-rounded approach in advising our clients on tax issues in American Samoa. 

These services include:

  • Corporate tax
  • Sales and use taxes
  • Payroll and other wage taxes
  • Excise taxes
  • Company policies
  • Unitary business group analysis

FAQs: American Samoa Domestic Taxation Attorney

What is the taxation structure in American Samoa?

  • While American Samoa adheres to a taxation system similar to other U.S. jurisdictions, it has its own unique tax codes as a territory. It features corporate, sales, payroll, and excise taxes tailored to the specific needs of businesses operating within its borders.

What types of businesses can benefit from your tax services in American Samoa?

  • We offer tax advice for corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies (LLCs), and multinational businesses. Our services cater to industries such as banking, energy, consumer goods, and more.

How can Mooney Wieland Warren assist with business entity formation?

  • We guide clients in selecting and forming the most suitable business entity, whether it be an LLC, corporation, or partnership, ensuring that tax implications are considered from the outset to provide strategic advantages.

What types of transactions do you provide tax advice for?

  • We offer tax guidance on a wide range of business transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, private offerings of securities, real estate acquisitions, litigation payments, structured settlements, and more.

How do you collaborate with other professionals to address tax issues?

  • We work closely with tax CPAs, in-house managers, and financial advisors to offer comprehensive tax advice and ensure our clients receive well-rounded guidance for their unique business needs in American Samoa.

International Taxation

Because American Samoa sits in the South Pacific, it attracts multinational businesses from around the world. Our tax practice is international, and we provide tax advice to multinational corporations operating in American Samoa. We advise clients operating in a wide range of industries, including banking, energy, and consumer goods. We strive to meet the needs of each client with tax-efficient and practical advice on multi-national tax planning. If needed, we also cooperate with other professionals and specialists to deliver holistic advice.


Contact us online or by calling (208) 214-6014 today!