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Merchant Account in BVI

A merchant account in BVI is used by companies that wish to accept multiple payment methods, such as credit card or debit card payments. The service is provided by a payment processor in many cases, who is a part of the merchant agreement signed with the chosen bank. The British Virgin Islands…

Lawyers in BVI

Our offshore lawyers in BVI are ready to answer any questions about company formation, licensing and foreign ownership and control. Opening a company in the British Virgin Islands is a preferred option for many international investors because of the favorable regime available for offshore entities. Having specialized legal assistance during the formation…

Initial Coin Offering in BVI

An ICO, or initial coin offering, is a manner of raising capital when a form of crypto-currency is sold as a “token”. The capital is raised from third parties and the company that holds the digital currency, which can be a BVI offshore company, organizes the ICO. The British Virgin Islands has…

Securities Dealer License in BVI

Security dealers specialize in assisting companies in the issuance of new securities and/or in trading in new or outstanding securities in their own names. The company, or individual, who wishes to buy and sell securities in the British Virgin Islands, needs to obtain a special license for this purpose. The securities dealer…

Invest in BVI’s Financial Industry

The business and financial sector, along with tourism, are the two main business sectors in the British Virgin Islands. The location is a favorable one and has long been established as a financial sector because of its tax neutrality as well as the adequate balance between transparency and privacy for…

Conditions for Buying Real Estate for Foreigners in BVI

The British Virgin Islands are a beautiful overseas UK territory in the Caribbean. They are both a picturesque tourist destination as well as a successful financial services center because of the favorable business policies. The conditions for buying real estate for foreigners in BVI are highlighted in this article by our team…

The Share Capital of an IBC in BVI

The share capital of an IBC in BVI refers to the paid-up capital as well as the authorized capital. The first is the amount that is paid upon incorporation and the second is the amount the company is authorized to raise from its shareholders. In the British Virgin Islands, there are no…

Uses of a BVI IBC

A BVI offshore company has a multitude of business uses and offers important benefits in terms of taxation and ease of company formation. Asset management and protection are common uses for this type of legal entity, however, investors can easily use it for an e-commerce business as well as for the formation…

How to Open a Fund Management Company in BVI

A fund management company engages in activities that consist of managing the funds included in the accounts of the investors who choose to work with the company. Investors who are interested in BVI company set up for these types of companies are required to obtain the necessary authorizations and function in compliance with the…

Types of Offshore Mutual Funds in BVI

An offshore mutual fund is an investment vehicle based in a jurisdiction that is different from that of the founder or founders, usually in an offshore center like the British Virgin Islands. These funds are can be structured like an open-ended investment fund, however, they can also be incorporated as an offshore…