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    Economic Substance: Practical Advice 3 Years On … (Video)

    In this third edition of our monthly webinar series, BVI Counsel Rachael Pape and Nicholas Kuria provide an overview of Economic Substance for BVI Companies...
    British Virgin IslandsCorporate/Commercial Law
    Conyers
    Conyers
  • Article

    Economic Substance Rules Released For The British Virgin Islands

    In response to the requirements of the EU Code of Conduct Group (the Code of Conduct Group), from 1 January 2019 the British Virgin Islands implemented new legislation setting
    British Virgin IslandsCorporate/Commercial Law
    Ogier
    Ogier
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Key Developments In The BVI Beneficial Ownership Regime

The BVI Business Companies and Limited Partnerships (Beneficial Ownership) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025 (the “Amendment Regulations”) were gazetted and came into effect on 1 July 2025. The Amendment Regulations introduced important changes and additions to the BVI Business Companies and Limited Partnerships (Beneficial Ownership) Regulations, 2024 (the “BO Regulations”) including, amongst other changes.
British Virgin IslandsCorporate/Commercial Law
Appleby
Appleby
  • Article

    Navigating Company Strike Off In The British Virgin Islands

    In the British Virgin Islands ("BVI"), the regulatory landscape for corporate governance has evolved, making it more critical than ever for companies to remain vigilant in ensuring...
    British Virgin IslandsCorporate/Commercial Law
    Maples Group
    Maples Group
  • Article

    Pakistan International Airlines Secures Discharge Of Receivers In $6bn Dispute

    On 25 May 2021 the Commercial Division of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court set aside ex-parte orders which had been obtained by Tethyan Copper Company (TCC) against the Islamic Republic of Pakistan...
    British Virgin IslandsCorporate/Commercial Law
    Appleby
    Appleby
  • Article

    Shareholder Disputes: When Is Just And Equitable Liquidation Appropriate?

    Unfair prejudice claims are commonplace in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) following the introduction of bespoke provisions in the BVI Business Companies Act 2004...
    British Virgin IslandsCorporate/Commercial Law
    Harneys
    Harneys
  • Article

    Beneficial Interest Insufficient To Bring Unfair Prejudice Proceedings

    Can a party who is only (at best) beneficially interested in shares in a BVI company maintain an action for unfair prejudice?
    British Virgin IslandsLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Conyers
    Conyers
  • Article

    Corporate And Banking Update, March 2007

    The first quarter of 2007 has been a very good one for the BVI. On the back of a continued golden period for much of the global economy, the BVI continues to boom. The Financial Times Special Report on the BVI, which was published on 9 March, paid a glowing tribute to the way in which the BVI has continued to develop and position itself.
    British Virgin IslandsWealth Management
    Harneys
    Harneys
  • Article

    The British Virgin Islands Beneficial Ownership Secure Search System

    Information maintained on the Database will not be made available for public inspection. Only designated persons at the BVI Financial Investigation Agency will have access to the Database...
    British Virgin IslandsWealth Management
    Carey Olsen
    Carey Olsen
  • Article

    The BVI's Critical Role In Global Finance

    For decades, the British Virgin Islands (BVI) has been a leading international financial centre that continues to play a unique and neutral role in global finance.
    British Virgin IslandsWealth Management
    Vistra
    Vistra
  • Article

    The Role Of Offshore Financial Centres In Global Private Credit – What Makes The Offshore World So Appealing For Private Lenders And Borrowers?

    The role played by offshore financial centres (OFCs) in shaping global finance is significant and impacts upon private credit transactions in much the same way that it does traditional institutional lending
    British Virgin IslandsWealth Management
    Harneys
    Harneys
  • Article

    British Virgin Islands Intends To Create Public Register Of Beneficial Owners By 2023

    As one of the anti-money laundering measures adopted in accordance with international standards, the government of the British Virgin Islands plans to create a public register of beneficial owners of companies registered there by 2023.
    GlobalCorporate/Commercial Law
    GRATA International
    GRATA International
  • Article

    Divided Loyalties – The Issue Of Directors' Duties In Joint Ventures

    Every company lawyer is taught from an early stage that a director owes their duties to the company, and not to the shareholders or any individual shareholder.
    British Virgin IslandsCorporate/Commercial Law
    Harneys
    Harneys
  • Article

    When Can A Director Of A BVI Company Appear In-person Before The BVI Commercial Court?

    From time to time the BVI Commercial Court is asked to consider whether or not to permit a director of a BVI company to appear in person on behalf of that company.
    British Virgin IslandsCorporate/Commercial Law
    Conyers
    Conyers
  • Article

    The BVI Extends Visa Exemption To PRC Nationals

    The BVI Government has enacted a measure which exempts nationals of the People's Republic of China from the need to apply for a visa to visit the BVI for up to six months for business or tourism purposes.
    British Virgin IslandsImmigration
    Conyers
    Conyers
  • Article

    Managing Your BVI Business And Transactions During The COVID-19 Pandemic

    Conyers is very mindful of the strains that are being placed on our clients during the present Covid-19 crisis.
    British Virgin IslandsCoronavirus (COVID-19)
    Conyers
    Conyers
  • Article

    BVI Commercial Court Confirms Jurisdiction To Sanction Pooling Across Multiple Liquidations

    Although pooling orders have previously been made by the BVI Court, until now, there has been no published judgment confirming that this is a form of relief available within the BVI.
    British Virgin IslandsCorporate/Commercial Law
    Walkers
    Walkers
  • Article

    BVI Commercial Court Confirms That Only The Court May Amend A BVI Company's Register Of Members

    There is no express power conferred by the BCA upon a BVI company or its directors which would permit them unilaterally to 'correct' any entry in the register of members.
    British Virgin IslandsCorporate/Commercial Law
    Walkers
    Walkers
  • Article

    BVI Commercial Court Discharges Injunction Restraining Privatisation Of NASDAQ-Listed BVI Company

    A recent judgment from the BVI Commercial Court is a further example of the court's swiftness to exercise its jurisdiction in respect of BVI companies listed on US exchanges.
    British Virgin IslandsCorporate/Commercial Law
    Ogier
    Ogier
  • Article

    BVI Economic Substance Act 2020 & Beneficial Ownership Secure Search System Act 2020

    BVI Economic Substance (Companies and Limited Partnerships) Act, Beneficial Ownership Secure Search System Act and Related Rules and Regulations...
    British Virgin IslandsCorporate/Commercial Law
    Conyers
    Conyers
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