ARTICLE · 14 JULY 1998

Professional Corporate & Financial Services - British Virgin Islands Information

Elco Bank & Trust Company Limited

BahamasWealth Management

1. Applicable Company legislation?
International Business Companies Ordinance 1984

2. What types of Company are available in this jurisdiction?
IBC - International Business Companies, also CAP 285 Companies (Limited by Guarantee)

3. What is the annual Government fee payable?
US$300 - subject to a fine for late filing

4. Is a Registered Office required?
Yes - in The British Virgin Islands

5. Is it possible to reserve the name in the Company Registry?
Yes - for 7 days

6. How long is needed to incorporate in a name of your choice?
24-hour incorporation, however it takes approximately 10 days to receive the documentation from The B.V.I.

7. Are ready made companies usually available?

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