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    British Virgin Islands: Important Announcement

    The BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 has been further amended by the BVI Business Companies (Amendment) Act, 2016. Below are the key amendments:
    British Virgin IslandsCorporate/Commercial Law
    Totalserve Management Limited
    Totalserve Management Limited
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    BVI Companies - A Guide To British Virgin Islands Companies

    BVI companies are governed by the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 (the Act), which has recently been amended by the BVI Business Companies (Amendment) Act, 2015 (the Amendment Act).
    British Virgin IslandsCorporate/Commercial Law
    Oak Trust Group
    Oak Trust Group
Article

Corporate Law Evolution At Its Best

The Amendment Act has introduced some new concepts and in some cases has sought to clarify certain aspects of the existing legislation while providing greater flexibility in other areas.
British Virgin IslandsCorporate/Commercial Law
O'Neal Webster
O'Neal Webster
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    Directors Of BVI Companies: To Whom Do You Owe Duties If Your Company Is Experiencing Financial Stress?

    Notwithstanding the development and rollout of Covid-19 vaccines, the global pandemic and the associated economic crisis will continue to have a significant impact on businesses of all sizes in...
    British Virgin IslandsCorporate/Commercial Law
    Ogier
    Ogier
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    Enforcing Security Over Mortgage Assets In The British Virgin Islands: The Emerging Battle Grounds

    There has been a significant increase in the number of lenders enforcing against secured assets in the BVI, which has entailed an uptick in the appointment of out-of-court receivers.
    British Virgin IslandsCorporate/Commercial Law
    Harneys
    Harneys
  • Article

    Frequently Asked Questions About The BVI’s Non-Profit Organisations Act, 2012

    The Non-Profit Organisations Act was passed in the British Virgin Islands in 2012 and came into force on 1 January 2013.
    British Virgin IslandsCorporate/Commercial Law
    Harneys
    Harneys
  • Article

    How To Enforce Security In The BVI - Outside Of Court

    How to enforce Security in the BVI out of court will depend on your Security type. For this guide, we focus on the out-of-court enforcement of Security granted over shares in a company.
    British Virgin IslandsCorporate/Commercial Law
    Harneys
    Harneys
  • Article

    New Amendments To The BVI Business Companies Act: A Closer Look At The BVI Business Companies (Amendment) (No. 2) Act, 2024

    On 4 December 2024, the Governor of the Virgin Islands approved the BVI Business Companies (Amendment) (No. 2) Act, 2024, marking a significant update to the legal framework governing BVI business companies.
    British Virgin IslandsCorporate/Commercial Law
    Harneys
    Harneys
  • Article

    New Annual Financial Return Filing For BVI Companies Commences 2024

    Amendments to the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004, and BVI Business Companies Regulations, which took effect on January 1, 2023, require BVI companies to file an annual financial return (AFR)...
    British Virgin IslandsCorporate/Commercial Law
    O'Neal Webster
    O'Neal Webster
  • Article

    Privy Council Guidance On Rectification Of BVI Share Registers And Service Out

    In a recent opinion, the Privy Council has given definitive guidance on the operation of the statutory scheme in the British Virgin Islands for the rectification of share registers.
    British Virgin IslandsCorporate/Commercial Law
    Conyers
    Conyers
  • Article

    Recent Amendments To BVI Company Law: Key Changes

    There have recently been a number of amendments to BVI company law. While many of these amendments are technical and will not have a material impact on clients...
    British Virgin IslandsCorporate/Commercial Law
    Conyers
    Conyers
  • Article

    Registering Security In The British Virgin Islands

    All companies incorporated in, or continued into, the British Virgin Islands ("BVI") are governed by the BVI Business Companies Act (the "Act").
    British Virgin IslandsCorporate/Commercial Law
    Carey Olsen
    Carey Olsen
  • Article

    Registering Security In The British Virgin Islands

    BVI companies regularly provide security over their assets as part of financing transactions.
    British Virgin IslandsCorporate/Commercial Law
    Carey Olsen
    Carey Olsen
  • Article

    Trust Disputes And The BVI Trustee (Amendment) Act, 2021

    Whilst offshore trusts have become the default structure adopted by Asian families for intergenerational transmission of wealth and succession of businesses...
    British Virgin IslandsCorporate/Commercial Law
    Appleby
    Appleby
  • Article

    英属维尔京群岛周年财务申报表方案

    自 2022 年《英属维尔京群岛商业公司(修订)法》...
    British Virgin IslandsCorporate/Commercial Law
    Ogier
    Ogier
  • Article

    BVI Fund Products For Start-ups And Emerging Investment Managers

    In June 2015, The BVI issued the Securities and Investment Business regulations that introduced the two new fund regimes, the BVI incubator and approved funds. Both funds mainly focus on two types of managers...
    British Virgin IslandsFinance and Banking
    Oneworld Ltd
    Oneworld Ltd
  • Article

    BVI Guidance Notes On The Common Reporting Standard Issued

    The British Virgin Islands ("BVI") International Tax Authority ("ITA") has issued a set of guidance notes (the "CRS Guidance Notes") to assist in the interpretation of the OECD's Standard for Automatic Exchange of Financial Information in Tax Matters ...
    British Virgin IslandsFinance and Banking
    Maples Group
    Maples Group
  • Article

    BVI Securities & Investment Business Act 2010

    The BVI Securities and Investment Business Act contains a consolidated version of the British Virgin Islands Securities and Investment Business Act, 2010 as amended.
    British Virgin IslandsFinance and Banking
    Conyers
    Conyers
  • Article

    BVI Company Law: Eastern Caribbean Court Of Appeal Provides Further Clarity On The Application Of The Duomatic Principle

    In two recent decisions from the BVI, the Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal has provided useful clarity on the application and scope of the Duomatic principle.
    British Virgin IslandsLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Carey Olsen
    Carey Olsen
  • Article

    Commercial Real Estate Debt Burden Concerns: The BVI Perspective

    With commercial property companies' debt burdens reaching pre-2008 levels and warnings being issued this month by the European Central Bank....
    British Virgin IslandsReal Estate and Construction
    Conyers
    Conyers
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