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A Practical Guide To BVI VISTA Trusts For Clients In The Middle East

Trusts established under the British Virgin Islands' special trust regime are referred to as "VISTA Trusts". VISTA Trusts are a form of trust unique...

British Virgin Islands Commercial

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Conyers

BVI Voluntary Liquidations Year-End Deadlines To Know

With many entities approaching their fiscal year-end, entities incorporated in the British Virgin Islands ("BVI") that are at or are nearing the end of their life cycle should consider a voluntary liquidation.

British Virgin Islands Commercial

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Maples Group

Robbing Peter To Pay Paul: BVI Appeal Court Guidance On Insolvent Company Payments

The BVI Court of Appeal in Byers v Chen confirmed that directors owe fiduciary duties to creditors when a company is insolvent or near insolvency...

British Virgin Islands Commercial

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Maples Group

Venture Capital Comparative Guide

Venture Capital Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of British Virgin Islands, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

British Virgin Islands Commercial

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Conyers

BVI Beneficial Ownership Reporting Reminder: Key Filings, Updates And Exemptions

British Virgin Islands Commercial

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Maples Group

Derivative Claims In The British Virgin Islands

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CANDEY

2025 Overview Of BVI Regulation And Shareholder Disputes

British Virgin Islands Commercial

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Baker & Partners

The BVI Approved Manager: A Regulated Offshore Investment Manager With Less Regulation

British Virgin Islands Commercial

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Spencer West

Navigating Company Strike Off In The British Virgin Islands

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Maples Group

BVI Corporate Review – Q2 2025

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Conyers

Succession Planning Using Cascading Share Classes In A BVI Company

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Twenty Tips And Tricks For BVI Trustees And Registered Agents – Part Four

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O'Neal Webster

BVI Annual Returns And Economic Substance Filing Deadlines

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Maples Group

New Beneficial Ownership Requirements In The British Virgin Islands: A Trust-worthy Perspective

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O'Neal Webster

BVI Beneficial Ownership Reporting Reminder: Key Filings, Updates And Exemptions

British Virgin Islands Commercial

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Norwich Pharmacal In The Age Of Transparency: Tracing Assets Under The BVI's New Beneficial Ownership Regime

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Conyers

BVI Update: AML Filings And Online AML Training For Reporting Entities

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Maples Group

Derivative Claims In The British Virgin Islands

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Navigating Company Strike Off In The British Virgin Islands

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Chambers Global 2025: An Introduction To British Virgin Islands Corporate & Finance Including Investment Funds

The BVI Corporate team consisting of Partners Robert J.D. Briant, Partner Anton Goldstein, Partner Rachael Pape, Partner Eric Flaye and Counsel Nicholas Kuria were pleased to contribute to the BVI Jurisdictional overview to the Chambers Global 2025 Introduction to Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds directory rankings.

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The BVI has a business-friendly regulatory framework that is favourable for fintech and blockchain businesses.

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Is My Vessel Eligible For BVI Registration?

The Virgin Islands Shipping and Maritime Authority (VISMA) has released an updated list of jurisdictions whose nationals and corporate entities are now eligible to register vessels under the British Virgin Islands (BVI) flag.

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BVI Corporate Review – Q2 2025

Welcome to the second edition of our quarterly Corporate Review for 2025 covering recent developments in the British Virgin Islands.

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BVI Beneficial Ownership Filings Now Extended To 1 January 2026

The BVI Government issued notices for existing companies and existing limited partnerships regarding the extension of the beneficial ownership filing deadline from 1 July 2025 to 1 January 2026.

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A Practical Guide To BVI VISTA Trusts For Clients In The Middle East

Trusts established under the British Virgin Islands' special trust regime are referred to as "VISTA Trusts". VISTA Trusts are a form of trust unique...

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BVI Voluntary Liquidations Year-End Deadlines To Know

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From Duty To Danger: Director Liability In The Zone Of Insolvency

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From Duty To Danger: Director Liability In The Zone Of Insolvency

The Court of Appeal of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (British Virgin Islands) (the "BVI Court of Appeal") in Byers & Others v Chen Ningning ("Byers") has affirmed and provided important clarification...

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