BVI Offshore Company Registration and Business Setup
- Register your Company in BVI in 2-3 days (upon validation of your identification documents). *
- Client confidentiality protection via secured systems.
- Your company and its application for a bank account, including eBanking and credit card. Opening by correspondence.
- A dedicated manager is available throughout the year to administer your company.
5 simple steps are needed to register an offshore company in the BVI
Complete our application form - British Virgin Islands
Upload your documents
Your account manager will ask you for official documents which are required for your company formation.
Register your company successfully
Once your documents have been processed your company will be successfully registered.
Process any additional services
Your account manager will guide you through the steps of completing your request of additional services such as bank accounts.
Manage Your company via our client portal
Our client portal will give you immediate access to all your documents as well as display your company structure.
British Virgin Islands Offshore Company Formation
Good to Know
With over half its income coming from the licensing of offshore companies and related services, the BVI is a significant global player in the offshore financial services industry. Once frequently labelled as a “tax haven”, the territory has fought hard against the label in recent years, signing the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Assistance in Tax Matters in June 2013. Re-positioning itself as a responsible international financial centre and tax planning destination, the BVI has turned its attention to Asia-based clients.
Main Characteristics of a BVI Offshore Company
Company type
Business Company (BC)
Governing corporate legislation
The BVI Financial Service Commission is the governing authority and companies are regulated under the Business Companies Act 2004.
Information published relating to company officers
There is no public register of company officers.
Accounting requirement
No accounting / reporting requirements.
N.B. As per Section 98 of the Business Companies Act 2004 (Amended) a company must keep such records and underlying documentation as necessary to establish its financial situation and explain its transactions
N.B. As per Section 98 of the Business Companies Act 2004 (Amended) a company must keep such records and underlying documentation as necessary to establish its financial situation and explain its transactions
Taxation
No Taxes of any sort.
While the company may not be liable to pay taxes, please consult with a tax/legal advisor in your country of residence, to determine your own tax liability.
While the company may not be liable to pay taxes, please consult with a tax/legal advisor in your country of residence, to determine your own tax liability.
Legislation
Modern offshore legislation.
Standard currency
US$
Time to form
The BVI has a fast and efficient registry: it takes about 48 hours to register a company (upon validation of your identification documents).
Stability
Stable jurisdiction with a very good reputation.
Communication
Efficient communication means.
Time zone
Convenient world time zone: GMT-4
Secretary required
No
Paid up capital requirement
No paid up capital requirement. The standard share capital is USD 50,000 but can be amended to fit your requirements.
Renewal Date
Anniversary date of the company / Each Year
Basis of legal system
Under Common Law.
Minimum directors/shareholders
Minimum of 1 director/shareholder
Bearer shares
Bearer shares are not permitted.
Documents Required
for the Creation of a BVI Company
Certification of a passport can be made by a notary, an attorney-at-law, a bank, a public officer, or in accordance with SFM indications. Kindly consult your dedicated account manager at SFM to obtain precise information.
of your passport (specific wording required), a certified copy of proof of domicile dated less than three months (specific wording required), a curriculum vitae, an original bank reference letter dated less than three months, as well as last 3 months' bank statement. All in original.**
British Virgin Islands Offshore Company, ideal for:
British Virgin Islands Offshore Jurisdiction News
Good news for 11 Low-Tax Jurisdictions
5 August 2019
In good news on global tax changes in July, OECD released its latest report on Harmful Tax Practices and found few causes for concern. It found that 11 of the 12 countries present on the low-tax jurisdiction list have now complied with its “substantial activity” legislation. [..]
BVI continues to introduce positive regulatory developments
19 March 2017
There have been number of positive developments for the funds industry in the BVI. One is the creation of an AIFMD opt-in regime for the BVI, called the Securities and Investment Business (AIFMD) Regulations, as the BVI looks to seek approval from the European regulator, ESMA, for third country equivalence and introduces into the BVI an AIFMD equivalent regime. [..]
BVI Focused On Attracting Businesses with 'Substance'
25 October 2016
The British Virgin Islands is to adopt a new investment policy intended to encourage companies to establish operations with substance on the islands.[..]
* Subject to the constraints of the due diligence procedure.
** Documents must be provided for every person related to the company.
Disclaimer: Nothing on this webpage shall be construed as a contractual commitment or as a warranty. Services conditions are governed by the applicable terms and conditions.
** Documents must be provided for every person related to the company.
Disclaimer: Nothing on this webpage shall be construed as a contractual commitment or as a warranty. Services conditions are governed by the applicable terms and conditions.
Our Client Reviews
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Overall Rating
96%
Customer satisfaction rate, testimonials verified by Feefo.com
11-Nov-2014
Tout s'est bien déroulé avec SFM. Ma société et mon compte ont été ouverts dans les délais annoncées sur leur site et mon interlocuteur a toujours été dispo donc AAA. merci.
Tout s'est bien déroulé avec SFM. Ma société et mon compte ont été ouverts dans les délais annoncées sur leur site et mon interlocuteur a toujours été dispo donc AAA. merci.
10-Nov-2014
Je n'ai pas eu les informations nécessaires avant de ma lancer dans cette aventure.
J'ai mis plusieurs mois (plus de 2 mois) avant de voir ma société être créee et à ce jour je n'ai toujours pas de documents officiels hors des échanges de mails.
Les services ne sont pas complets
Je n'ai pas eu les informations nécessaires avant de ma lancer dans cette aventure.
J'ai mis plusieurs mois (plus de 2 mois) avant de voir ma société être créee et à ce jour je n'ai toujours pas de documents officiels hors des échanges de mails.
Les services ne sont pas complets
06-Nov-2014
Great services the people of SFM give to businessman all around the world that has special and unique necessities when it comes to legal and tax advising.
Great services the people of SFM give to businessman all around the world that has special and unique necessities when it comes to legal and tax advising.
05-Nov-2014
Good, but little slow with the operations
Good, but little slow with the operations
28-Oct-2014
SFM has been efficient, supportive, and professional. Very patient and re-assuring!
SFM has been efficient, supportive, and professional. Very patient and re-assuring!
22-Oct-2014
Stayed committed to helping throughout the process. Response time to emails was typically within a day (that's good). I started during holiday season which slowed the process by a couple of weeks. During regular season, time to complete would be as advertised on the web site. Thanks :)
Stayed committed to helping throughout the process. Response time to emails was typically within a day (that's good). I started during holiday season which slowed the process by a couple of weeks. During regular season, time to complete would be as advertised on the web site. Thanks :)
SFM can help you with British Virgin Islands offshore company formation. We have a foothold in over 27 jurisdictions all over the world, and our team of experts will guide you through the entire offshore company registration process, from company formation to yearly renewals. Your dedicated account manager will make sure your experience is seamless and hassle-free.
The British Virgin Islands offers a stable political and economic environment, with a flexible and straightforward company registration process. The region has favourable tax policies, including zero corporate tax, making it an excellent option for offshore business registration.
We offer a straightforward pricing structure, and our fees include a dedicated account manager and handling all necessary documents. Our process takes just a few steps, allowing you to register a company online from anywhere in the world.
