BVI Versus Cayman? Your Choice For Structuring

When structuring a new investment, a common question posed by clients is whether the British Virgin Islands (BVI) or Cayman is a more suitable jurisdiction of incorporation for a corporate entity.

While there is no one-size-fits-all answer, and our advice will always be framed with reference to a client's particular circumstances - including commercial factors, we have set out some common considerations that may help you below.

What unites us

I write regularly about the BVI Advantage and a key point to make is that a lot of the elements of what makes the BVI a leading global offshore financial centre apply equally in Cayman. Similarly, many of the legal and structural advantages of doing business offshore are common to both territories.