B.V.I. Company - Corporate Environment Summary

The British Virgin Islands is the most popular offshore jurisdiction, with favourable business regulations, a prosperous economy and a stable political situation. 

British Virgin Islands IBC, is a limited liability company which conducts its trading and business outside the British Virgin Islands and is intended for offshore activities. It takes up to 2 days to incorporate a company in the British Virgin Islands.

The Directors of the company may be of any nationality and may reside anywhere. At least one director is required and there is no requirement to appoint a local resident director.

The Shareholders of the company may be of any nationality and may reside anywhere. At least one shareholder is required and can be the same person as the director. There is no upper limit to the number of shareholders and a shareholder can be a person or a corporation.