Navigating the British Virgin Islands: Corporate Structures & Compliance
Beneficial Ownership Information – Effective 1 April 2026
Beginning 1 April 2026, the BVI Registrar (“Registrar”) will accept applications from persons seeking access to beneficial ownership information held on the Register of Beneficial Ownership. Access will only be granted where the applicant can demonstrate a legitimate...
Virgin Islands BVI Business Companies (Amendment) Act 2024
Filing Guidelines for Register of Directors (ROD), Register of Members (ROM), and Register Beneficial Owners (UBO) This notice serves as a reminder of the updated statutory obligations under the BVI Business Companies (Amendment) Act 2024. All BVI companies must...
British Virgin Islands – Updates – January 2019
In late 2018, the BVI Government introduced new legislation, the Economic Substance (Companies and Limited Partnerships) Act 2018 (“Economic Substance Law”), to take effect from 1 January 2019. The Economic Substance Law is responsive to global OECD Base Erosion and...