ARTICLE · 12 OCTOBER 2018

BVI Positioning For International, Direct Investment

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The BVI is already the world's leading jurisdiction for company incorporations, home to over 350,000 registered international business companies (IBCs) that carry on businesses as diverse

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The BVI is already the world's leading jurisdiction for company incorporations, home to over 350,000 registered international business companies (IBCs) that carry on businesses as diverse as green technology, mobile device cases, Styrofoam manufacture, financial products, hedge fund management, food production and distribution, charter services, real estate management, captive insurance, and blockchain-based assets. The jurisdiction is the home port for Fortune 500 companies and others listed on US-based major international stock exchanges. This rich diversity is a strength of the BVI and offering a perfect platform for the jurisdiction to attract major foreign direct investment by providing incentives for global investors to set up or expand operations in the Territory.

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BVI Positioning For International, Direct Investment

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