The Virgin Islands Shipping Registry is the authority in charge of the implementation of the Maritime policies and regulations applicable to all vessels that navigate the waters of the Islands. Ship registration in BVI is a multi-step process that applies to vessels, yachts or otherwise, owned by a BVI offshore company or a natural person.…
Working with a team of experienced intellectual property lawyers in the British Virgin Islands is useful for those investors who are interested in registering trademarks or copyrights as well as patents. An intellectual property lawyer in BVI can help company owners observe the applicable laws for the registration of trademarks. Understanding the application process…
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…
The British Virgin Islands and Belize are both two very popular jurisdictions. What are their similarities and what are some issues that set them apart? Our team of BVI company formation agents describes the main issues investors can take into consideration when deciding to open an offshore company in BVI or in…
The British Virgin Islands is a British overseas territory comprising four main islands and other smaller ones. Today, the paradise beaches are attracting both tourists and entrepreneurs alike and this is a most interesting particularity of this Caribbean archipelago. Our British Virgin Islands Company formation agents present 5 facts you should know about…
A Forex trading license is needed by brokers and companies that intend on trading on the foreign exchange market. TThis license is required in the case of a BVI offshore company that will engage in trading currencies. Our agents can help investors obtain a BVI Forex trading license and start their trading activities as soon as…
Fiduciary services refer to a wide range of duties that concern the transfer of duties and responsibilities to another party. These can be related to wealth planning, asset management, trust management and others. Our team of British Virgin Islands company formation agents offers a set of fiduciary services in BVI for clients interested…
The British Virgin Islands are one of the best known and oldest offshore financial centers. This tax haven has a series of advantages for investors that have been replicated in other offshore jurisdictions. BVI company formation accounts for the better part of the annual Governmental revenue. The four main islands, along…
Offshore company management in BVI can be divided into two categories: direct control and nominee control. The decision between the two options will need to take place during the early stages of British Virgin Islands Company Formation, as the names of the company managers will be recorded as needed. The company…
The British Virgin Islands are a popular jurisdiction to base an offshore company but also to set up a trust. The trust is a vehicle used for asset protection and planning and the BVI legislation offers a flexible and convenient regime to establish such a legal instrument. There are two types of trusts…
