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British Virgin Islands
Harneys
The role played by offshore financial centres (OFCs) in shaping global finance is significant and impacts upon private credit transactions in much the same way that it does traditional institutional lending
Conyers
Recognised as a global leader in private client advice, our Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands (BVI) Private Client & Trust teams have been working with clients in the Middle East for decades.
Conyers
The British Virgin Islands is one of the world's leading international financial centres and is well known for its flexible commercial legislation and English-based legal system.
O'Neal Webster
Many prospective settlors, especially those from jurisdictions or family backgrounds in which trusts do not feature, the establishment of a lifetime trust can involve a rather significant leap in the dark.
O'Neal Webster
When trusts in international financial centres are established, settlors will inevitably require a certain level of comfort by ensuring that certain critical powers are reserved by themselves...
Ogier
The results of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court's wide-ranging review of its Civil Procedure Rules were distributed to BVI Bar Association members today...
Appleby
On 7 January 2021 the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (Virgin Islands) (Amendment) Act came into force, after clearing the House of Assembly on 31 December 2020 and receiving assent from...
Rahman Ravelli Solicitors
The UK government has welcomed the Bri6sh Virgin Islands' commitment to crea6ng a publiclyaccessible register of company ownership by 2023.
Conyers
The BVI was amongst those moved to the EU's list of fully cooperative tax jurisdictions on 18 February.
Appleby
On 18 February 2020, the Economic and Financial Affairs Council announced that the British Virgin Islands (BVI) has moved to the ...
O'Neal Webster
The issue of economic substance is not a new one. More and more, modern companies coupled with new technology and trading practices challenge the notion of "economic substance" for value creation in the traditional sense ...
O'Neal Webster
In addition to being the world's leading international finance centre in which to set up companies, the British Virgin Islands (BVI) is now regarded as one of the world's premier trust jurisdictions.
Campbells
The last few years have seen a steady flow of Chinese businesses choosing to incorporate entities in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), and Chinese lawyers seeking knowledge on the uses
O'Neal Webster
A sometimes overlooked, yet critical, aspect of a British Virgin Islands (BVI) company is the role of its registered agent.
O'Neal Webster
The tokens may also be
exchanged for other well-known cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin or
ethereum.
Ogier
Shares in a British Virgin islands (BVI) company, held personally or via a nominee arrangement, will be effectively frozen on the passing away of the individual shareholders.
Appleby
The Bank of Asia has been established in the BVI to address the growing needs of offshore companies and their owners.
Conyers
Many of the initial questions US counsel will have for a sponsor looking to launch a new hedge fund will be about the anticipated investor base, as that factor is fundamental in determining the appropriate fund structure.
O'Neal Webster
Best-known for its stunning natural beauty—jewel-colored waters, soft sandy beaches, and lush mountain ridges—the British Virgin Islands also excels among her peers in the international financial services industry
O'Neal Webster
The first quarter of 2019 has seen the passage of economic substance legislation in most offshore financial jurisdictions.
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