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Open an SPV Company in BVI

A special purpose vehicle (SPV) is a company set up for a specific purpose, structured in a manner that benefits a parent company. In order to open an SPV company in BVI, investors need to follow the local incorporation procedures, along with any regulations that apply to the types of…

Open a Crypto Company in BVI

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Entrepreneurs who open a crypto company in the BVI enjoy a straightforward incorporation regime. Our team can help you register your cryptocurrency company. Quick Facts Are virtual assets regulated in the BVI? (Yes/No) Yes Local regulatory agency The British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission Special licenses for those who…

Lawyers in BVI

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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

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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. The company that holds the digital currency, which can be a BVI offshore company, is the one that organizes the ICO. The British…

Securities Dealer License in BVI

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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…

The Share Capital of an IBC in BVI

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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

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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

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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…

Licensing of Fund Managers and Administrators in BVI

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Mutual funds managers and administrators in the British Virgin Islands must engage in these specific activities only if they hold a license. There are a number of conditions with which the applicant needs to comply with in order to become a licensee and these can be summarized by having the relevant knowledge…

FAQ on Opening an Offshore Company in BVI

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The British Virgin Islands are a popular offshore jurisdiction where investors have a number of advantages. Offshore and onshore companies are regulated by the BVI Business Companies Act. Our team of British Virgin Islands company formation agents answers the most common questions on opening an offshore company in BVI. 1. Why is…