British Virgin Islands

News

11/11/25

BVI: Regulatory Changes Significantly Impacting Two-fifths of Global Fintech Businesses

22/07/25

BVI: British Virgin Islands faces increased scrutiny on illicit finance

Articles

12/11/25

BVI: Stability And Integrity In A Changing Global Landscape

12/11/25

Destination Digital: How FinTech’s Next Chapter Will Be Written, And Why IFCs Matter

25/06/25

British Virgin Islands: The Tightrope Walker Of The Offshore World

15/01/25

Navigating New Economic Nationalism: Why BVI And International Finance Centres Remain More Relevant Than Ever

12/09/24

The Role Of The Family Office In Managing Family Dynamics And Supporting Key Stakeholders: A Caribbean Focus

12/09/24

British Virgin Islands: A Super-Connector To Global Markets

12/09/24

British Virgin Islands: A Jurisdiction Of Choice For Family Offices

12/09/24

Shares In BVI Business Companies: Avoiding A Succession Problem

19/08/24

British Virgin Islands: Boosting Intangible Assets And Innovation With Offshore Investment Funds

30/05/24

A Decade of Regulatory Change For Caribbean IFCs

20/05/24

Emergence Of The BVI As A Global Digital Assets Hub

27/03/24

Practical Considerations For Blockchain Businesses In The BVI

16/01/24

ESG Investment In An Era Of Climate Change

16/01/24

Charting A Sustainable Future: International Finance Centres In A Post-COP28 World

03/10/23

Reserved Power Trusts: Firm Ground Vs Cracks And Fissures

03/10/23

BVI: Exploring New Developments In Fund Structuring

03/10/23

British Virgin Islands: Leading Innovation In International Business And Finance

03/10/23

Caribbean IFCs Complete AML Endurance Challenge (1)

Fact File

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BVI Finance Limited.

Location

Eastern Caribbean.

Time Zone

Greenwich Mean Time -4.

Population

32,800 (2017).

Capital

Road Town.

Airport(s)

Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport.

Language

English.

Currency

US Dollar.

Political System

Democratic 13-member legislature/government.

International Dialing Code

+1 284.

Legal System

Based on English common law. UK Privy Council is final court of appeal.

Centre's expertise

Renowned as a corporate domicile for business companies, trust settlements, captive insurance, mutual funds and shipping registration.

Personal income tax

0%.

Corporate income tax

No income (profit) tax. Payroll tax-resident companies: 10% or 14% (employees: 8% fixed, employers: 2% or 6% depending on business size). Non-resident companies: same as resident, on BVI-based employees only.

Exchange restrictions

None.

Tax Information Exchange Agreements

Aruba, Australia, Canada, China, Curacao, Czech Republic, Denmark, Faroe Islands, Finland, Germany, Greenland, Guernsey, Iceland, India, Ireland, Isle of Man, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Sint Maarten, South Korea, Sweden, United Kingdom and United States.

Double Taxation Agreements

Isle of Man, Guernsey, Poland, South Korea, Japan, Canada, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Sweden and India.

Shelf companies

BVI business companies, limited partnerships, segregated portfolio companies, restricted purpose companies, companies limited by shares and/or guarantee

Timescale for new entities

24 hours (BVI business companies, LPs).

Incorporation fees

Business companies $350-$5,000 depending on the company type, whether it is authorised to issue shares, its share structure (number and type of shares authorised for issue); Limited Partnership ($500).

Annual fees

Business companies, US$350-US$1,000 depending on share capital structure (number and type of share authorised for issue); limited partnership US$500.

Fact File Supplied By:

BVI Finance Limited.

Location

Eastern Caribbean.

Time Zone

Greenwich Mean Time -4.

Population

32,800 (2017).

Capital

Road Town.

Airport(s)

Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport.

Language

English.

Currency

US Dollar.

Political System

Democratic 13-member legislature/government.

International Dialing Code

+1 284.

Legal System

Based on English common law. UK Privy Council is final court of appeal.

Centre's expertise

Renowned as a corporate domicile for business companies, trust settlements, captive insurance, mutual funds and shipping registration.

Personal income tax

0%.

Corporate income tax

Exchange restrictions

None.

Tax Information Exchange Agreements

Double Taxation Agreements

Isle of Man, Guernsey, Poland, South Korea, Japan, Canada, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Sweden and India.

Shelf companies

BVI business companies, limited partnerships, segregated portfolio companies, restricted purpose companies, companies limited by shares and/or guarantee

Timescale for new entities

24 hours (BVI business companies, LPs).

Incorporation fees

Annual fees

Business companies, US$350-US$1,000 depending on share capital structure (number and type of share authorised for issue); limited partnership US$500.

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News

BVI: BVI achieves substantive compliance with FATF standards

BVI: BVI to seek greater self-determination in next constitution

BVI: Gov’t hits back at UK claims over transparency delays

BVI: BVI introduces amendments to beneficial ownership regulations

BVI: Regulatory Changes Significantly Impacting Two-fifths of Global Fintech Businesses

BVI: British Virgin Islands faces increased scrutiny on illicit finance

Articles

BVI: Stability And Integrity In A Changing Global Landscape

Destination Digital: How FinTech’s Next Chapter Will Be Written, And Why IFCs Matter

British Virgin Islands: The Tightrope Walker Of The Offshore World

Navigating New Economic Nationalism: Why BVI And International Finance Centres Remain More Relevant Than Ever

The Role Of The Family Office In Managing Family Dynamics And Supporting Key Stakeholders: A Caribbean Focus

British Virgin Islands: A Super-Connector To Global Markets

British Virgin Islands: A Jurisdiction Of Choice For Family Offices

Shares In BVI Business Companies: Avoiding A Succession Problem

British Virgin Islands: Boosting Intangible Assets And Innovation With Offshore Investment Funds

A Decade of Regulatory Change For Caribbean IFCs

Emergence Of The BVI As A Global Digital Assets Hub

Practical Considerations For Blockchain Businesses In The BVI

ESG Investment In An Era Of Climate Change

Charting A Sustainable Future: International Finance Centres In A Post-COP28 World

Reserved Power Trusts: Firm Ground Vs Cracks And Fissures

BVI: Exploring New Developments In Fund Structuring

British Virgin Islands: Leading Innovation In International Business And Finance

Caribbean IFCs Complete AML Endurance Challenge (1)

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