If you are planning to establish an international business in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), you should understand that the jurisdiction is known for its tax-neutral environment, but this does not mean that your company has no compliance obligations. The BVI generally does not impose corporate income tax, capital gains...

If you want to establish an international investment or asset-holding structure, then a BVI holding company can be a flexible vehicle that can enable you to own shares, investments, intellectual property, and other assets. If you are considering to opt for this structure, then the first step is to register...

If you are planning to establish a business in the BVI, then you can easily access a well-established corporate framework that is a combination of asset protection, corporate flexibility, and an internationally recognized legal environment. In order to launch a business in BVI, you need to first register a company...

It goes without saying that BVI AIM License Compliance is crucial for any company operating under the license of an authorized investment manager. Within the framework of the BVI Approved Investment Manager License (BVI AIM License) issued by the BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC), there exist certain criteria which should be followed continuously within the realm...

In December 2022, the BVI introduced the Virtual Asset (Service Providers) Act, 2022 (VASP Act), which established a regulatory framework for VASPs operating in the BVI. The VASP Act aims to provide greater regulatory oversight and consumer protection for virtual asset businesses operating in the BVI and requires VASPs to...

A small island state situated in the Caribbean, BVI has established a strong global reputation which employs internationally recognized and approved tax and transparency standards. BVI was added to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) “white list” of countries after complying with various OECD guidelines. BVI is a...

Deciding on which country or geographical regions to expand your business and operations to can be a complex and difficult decision.   In fact, one common region many businesses choose to set up in is the British Virgin Islands (BVI).  Yet, as an aspiring entrepreneur, you may be wondering, why...

Do you wish to set up an offshore company? Owing to its business-friendly policies, strong infrastructure, quick and smooth incorporation process, and more, the British Virgin Island is a popular country to set up your offshore company in. In this article, we provide a step-by-step guide to set up a...