Samoa became independent in 1962. It is located in the South Pacific east of the International Date Line and consists of nine islands. English is the basic language of the local area. Samoa has a complete existing service structure, many famous accounting firms have set up offices in the country, and there are countless law firms. Currently, there are three retail banks in Samoa. In addition, the Chinese embassy in Samoa can assist with apostille and certification of documents required for operation.