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 and throughout the development of the business can be of importance for the success of the business.
A leading offshore center, BVI has high standards for transparency and the regulations for investors are formulated in an advantageous manner. Nonetheless, compliance is expected of all those who engage in commercial activities, whether they are onshore or offshore.
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Commercial litigation assistance offered by our lawyers in BVI | Breach of contract, shareholder and/or director disputes, business tort, breach of fiduciary duties, and any other type of dispute that arises in a business context in the Islands |
Company formation in BVI | Complete assistance for the incorporation of the International Business Company (IBC) or other chosen business forms |
Banking | Bank account creation in BVI, banking law issues, cross-jurisdiction banking and financial legal matters |
Employment | Assistance for hiring local and foreign employees, disputes with employees, workplace safety issues, and more |
International investments in BVI | Our lawyers in BVI offer complete assistance to foreign investors who wish to open a company, open a branch or a subsidiary or are interested in franchising |
Tax matters | As BVI does not impose taxes, tax counsel is minimal. Our team can provide information on the scope of the FATCA and other relevant acts |
Insolvency |
We assist companies that wish to terminate their activities |
Intellectual property | Trademark filings, copyright issues, trademark revocation, trademark infringement cases, general IP litigation |
Debt recovery services offered by our lawyers in BVI | Amicable debt recovery whenever possible, court debt collection as needed |
Real estate issues | Buying and selling residential and commercial property, ownership or title issues, document preparation and review |
Residential conveyancing | Assistance for foreigners purchasing property in BVI for personal purposes |
Individual employment | Unfair dismissal, workplace harassment, data protection disputes, other issues one may face with an employer in BVI |
Civil litigation | Intellectual property disputes, product liability, medical malpractice, personal injury, construction litigation landlord/tenant disputes |
Divorce and family law | Our lawyers in BVI can assist during the divorce proceedings and also provide legal services in matters concerning the division of property, child custody and maintenance, and wills |
BVI immigration | Complete assistance for individuals who wish to apply for a residence permit, visa application assistance |
Criminal law | We provide legal assistance to clients involved in criminal activities and victims of criminal offenses or fraud. |
Cyber crime | We can cover cases related to phishing and ransomware attacks, online scams, hacking, identity theft, and more. |
Contract Law | We draft and review various types of commercial agreements. |
Joint Ventures | Our lawyers can manage the legal aspects of contractual joint ventures. |
Drink driving | We offer support to those accused of drink driving. |
Foreign national employment issues | We assist BVI companies looking to hire or transfer foreign employees. We offer guidance to foreign nationals employed in the BVI. |
Wills | Our lawyers help individuals with will drafting. |
Estate planning | We can provide information on the available financial instruments for inheritance planning in BVI. |
Environmental Law | We offer assistance in environmental protection issues, regulatory matters, and environmental concerns related to real estate construction projects. |
Maritime Law | Our expertise includes marine insurance, maritime law, ship construction issues, and international sea transports. |
Mediation/alternative dispute resolution | We guide clients who wish to use alternative dispute resolution methods like arbitration and mediation when suitable. |
Data protection | We provide GDPR legal advice, assist in data transfers, data breach responses, and more. |
Our team | Our team of specialized lawyers offers effective solutions for both standard and complex cases. |
Reasons to work with us | With extensive experience, professional services, and a deep understanding of our clients’ needs, we strive to deliver optimal outcomes. |
When to contact us | If you have any legal inquiries or are facing a legal matter, do not hesitate to reach out to us as soon as possible. |
We present the services offered by our team of lawyers in BVI and we invite you to contact us if you have questions about incorporation or any legal issue related to corporate licensing and control as well as others. Cients who need legal services in other jurisdictions, for example specialized legal assistance in Romania, can contact our partners – RoLegal.com.
We specialize in British Virgin Islands company formation, however, our practice areas include many fields. We list some of the most important below:
We offer our services to local and international clients. Please keep in mind that these are part of our services. You can reach out to our team of lawyers in BVI for detailed information on how we can assist you as well as to schedule a legal consultation.
We also assist individuals who are interested in moving to British Virgin Islands, prior to starting a business.
The BVI Business Companies Act 2004 is the most important document that governs the incorporation of businesses, the related regulations as well as the company administration procedures. Our team of lawyers who specialize in company formation can provide detailed information about this law, as well as the amendments that have been brought to it over the years.
Some of the areas covered by law with which we can assist are the following:
Do keep in mind that the information presented herein about the regulations and the act in force is only for informative purposes and cannot substitute legal counsel whatsoever. We encourage you to reach out to our professionals whenever needed.
Our dependable team of lawyers in BVI can answer any questions you may have about the legislative updates as well as information of interest in the BVI Business Companies Act. You can reach out to us if you have questions.
A special issue with which our team can assist from a legal standpoint is the use of nominee directors (and shareholders, when and as needed). Investors in the British Virgin Islands can use this service should they wish to prevent the public from knowing that they are involved with the BVI-based offshore company. This is done in order to protect one’s personal image or, in some cases, for tax minimization purposes. The main purpose of the nominee director is to provide for a high degree of confidentiality for the client.
Understanding the manner in which the relationship between the beneficial owner and the nominee influences the management of the company is important before subscribing to this type of service. Our lawyers in BVI can answer any questions investors many have about liability and tax liability should they choose to act as directors in their own name, compared to when using an appointed third-party.
The role of the nominee director is outlined in a document signed by the beneficial owner and the nominee, an agreement that can be drafted with the help of our lawyers and that will bound the nominee to a fiduciary duty towards the beneficial owner. His role can this be limited or more complex, undertaking various administrative functions, from entering into agreements to attending meetings, maintaining the business-to-business relations as well as other functions. The level of involvement will be chosen by the beneficial owner.
Our lawyers can help answer any questions about the role of the nominee as well as the option in which the beneficial owner would choose to act simply as a representative of the company. The legal implications can be discussed in more detail with our team, as well as the situation that may arise when the nominee director is confronted with a conflict of interest (when, for example, the wishes of the beneficial owner are against the best interests of the company which the director should always observe – in this case, the nominee can choose to not be involved in some cases). Our lawyers specializing in company management and director liability can give you more details.
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Offshore company formation in the British Virgin Islands is attractive for a number of reasons. Some of the most important are highlighted below by our BVI company incorporation agents:
Investors can choose to work with a team of accountants in BVI to ensure that they maintain all the needed records.
BVI is a leading center for offshore company formation. As per the 2019 and 2020 statistical bulletins issued by the Financial Services Commission, the following data applies for doing business in BVI:
We are a team of professional offshore lawyers in BVI who can answer any questions regarding corporate and commercial, banking, investment funds and trusts as well as private wealth or property law. We can also assist those investors who have run a company for a number of years from this jurisdiction and now qualify for British Virgin Islands residency.
Contact us if you wish to open a BVI offshore company or if you need legal representation.