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The BVI has announced amendments to its Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regime in order to ensure continued compliance with developing international standards on transparency and AML regimes.

The British Virgin Islands is by far the leading offshore incorporation jurisdiction with over 450,000 active business companies.

A BVI shareholder sought permission to bring derivative proceedings in England and Wales against directors and creditors of a BVI company, alleging breaches of fiduciary duties and mismanagement of a UK property development project. The Court of Appeal examined whether an offer of indemnity could cure defects in the application and whether shadow directors fall within the scope of BVI Business Companies Act provisions.

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is enhancing its anti-money laundering regime, bringing it in line with international standards on transparency.

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...

Every day, almost everything we come into contact with owes its existence to something that has been mined or extracted out of the earth. Most of the dramatic advances of humankind...

Conyers is very mindful of the strains that are being placed on our clients during the present Covid-19 crisis.

With the end of the calendar year coming into view, entities incorporated in the British Virgin Islands ("BVI") nearing the end of their life cycle should consider the relevant deadlines and steps necessary to save money...

Share Succession Trusts, or SSTs, can hold the secret to protecting your wealth or business when you're gone. Our BVI expert explains.

Proper fund governance has long been championed by Conyers Dill & Pearman, for the last decade we have encouraged our hedge fund clients to hold at least annual directors meetings.

Are you involved in managing or advising a British Virgin Islands ("BVI") company? Understanding the duties owed by directors...

Thinking of paying dividends from your British Virgin Islands ("BVI") company? Subject to compliance with the applicable statutory solvency test and any restrictions contained in a company's memorandum and articles...

The Company was incorporated in the BVI and comprised of two directors, Mr. W and Ms. K, who resided in Hong Kong.

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is home to more than 416,000 active companies. This article considers the benefits of using a BVI company in financing transactions.

This article covers the most commonly-asked questions regarding the use of BVI companies in transactions.

The BVI Business Companies (Amendment) Act, 2015 has been published in the BVI's Official Gazette.

Institutional investors and regulators across the globe are increasingly focusing on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues in terms of investment portfolio...