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Best-known for its stunning natural beauty—jewel-colored waters, soft sandy beaches, and lush mountain ridges—the British Virgin Islands also excels among her peers in the international financial services industry

For many years the trust industry has used Private Trust Companies (PTCs) in situations in which a family trust or group of family trusts was involved.

The sheer volume of active BVI Business Companies (over 400,000) is testament to the fact that no other offshore jurisdiction offers a comparable corporate vehicle.

Modern day company law has largely moved away from the concept of "ultra vires" which sought to limit the ability of a company to enter into transactions outside its stated objects.

The British Virgin Islands’ statutory merger regime is straightforward, well established and effective. It has been used on a number of high profile, public transactions including, for example, Apax Partners’ $1.6 billion buyout of Tommy Hilfiger Corporation, and most recently by Essilor International SA for its recommended US$565 million takeover of NASDAQ listed FGX International Holdings Limited.

In July 2011, in a case called HRH Prince Faisal v PIA Investments BVIHC(Com) 2011/03, the British Virgin Islands’ ("BVI") High Court considered whether parties could contract out of the BVI statutory mechanism for the appraisal of shares following a forced redemption by the majority (often referred to as the "squeeze out" of minority shareholders).

A significant percentage of all employment within the OECD group comes from small enterprises, many of which have fewer than 9 employees and, as such, are frequently termed 'micro' businesses.

A new "regulation light" fund manager regime for the BVI came into effect on 10 December 2012.

The British Virgin Islands is a well respected and sophisticated jurisdiction for the establishment of trusts.

We are reminded that shareholders of BVI holding companies may well have to look to the BVI Court to resolve unfair prejudice claims in seeking a buy-out order or other relief.

In August the British Virgin Islands will celebrate the 30th anniversary of its landmark International Business Companies Act, which gave rise to the islands’ finance industry, transformed their economy and has since been emulated elsewhere.

When a solvent BVI company's purpose comes to an end, the directors or members of the company will often seek to dissolve the company.

What is the appropriate forum for a shareholder dispute over a shipping joint venture conceived in China and brought to fruition via BVI and Singapore companies?

Companies are incorporated in the British Virgin Islands under the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 (the “Act”) by the filing of Memorandum and Articles of Association with the Registrar of Corporate Affairs.

As the founder of a startup company, one of the first questions you need to consider is "where should I incorporate my company?"

As a long suffering Liverpool supporter, I can absolutely assure you that I have literally no interest or desire to defend Jose Mourinho or Christian Ronaldo.

Companies limited by guarantee are often used for non-profit organisations, particularly companies limited by guarantee that are not authorised to issue shares.

Companies in the BVI are incorporated under the BVI Business Companies Act 2004.