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The enforceability of digital contracts and electronic signatures (e-signatures) in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) is presently governed by the Electronic Transactions Act 2001 (the Act).

Can a company that has been voluntarily wound up be restored to good standing on an application by a former shareholder, liquidator, or director, who has a change of heart as regards the company's liquidation?

In this series of articles we consider two of the more common requests we see in terms of fund structuring options: Multi-Class Funds, and Hybrid Funds.

The BVI Commercial Court (the "Court") has recently granted summary judgment in favour of Access Bank plc (the "Bank") against Dr Ambrosie Bryant Chukwueloka Orjiako...

In the BVI, one of the world's leading offshore incorporation jurisdictions, Norwich Pharmacal orders have become essential tools in unveiling the ultimate beneficial owners (UBOs) behind corporate structures.

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

Asia-based sponsors working with multi-jurisdictional fund structures have long been familiar with the use of an offshore entity acting as either the investment manager or advisor.

The issue of succession may not be a primary consideration when incorporating a company in the BVI or indeed in any jurisdiction.

重要的是，该命令赋予法院指定的接管人行使公司股东表决权的能力，并通过改变其董事会来控制BVI公司，这将能助执行中 把股份的价值最大化

On 18 December 2015, the Cayman Islands published a bill for the creation of a new law to permit the formation of a new type of vehicle in the Cayman Islands, a Cayman Islands limited liability company (LLC).

A segregated portfolio company ("SPC") is incorporated under the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 (as amended) (the "BCA").

Entities wishing to carry out regulated investment business in the BVI require approval from the BVI FSC under either SIBA or, in the case of investment managers, the lighter regulatory regime...

The topic of corporate transparency through the creation of a central registry of company beneficial ownership information has been extensively debated in recent years and came to the political fore at the Lough Erne...

Welcome to the fourth edition of the quarterly BVI Corporate Review for 2025, covering recent developments in the British Virgin Islands.

On 2 January 2025, amendments to the BVI Business Companies Act (BCA) and the BVI Business Companies Regulations came into force by way of the BVI Business Companies (Amendment) Act, 2024...

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has long been a significant player in the Asian market. In 2025, the BVI continues to evolve, driven by regulatory changes, new opportunities for funds, its growing role as a hub...

Statutory demands in the British Virgin Islands have long been a useful option for creditors of defaulting companies.