ArticleBVI Extends FATCA Reporting DeadlinesThe statutory deadline of Tuesday, May 31 for US FATCA reporting obligations has been extended to Friday, June 17.British Virgin IslandsTaxHarneys
ArticleBVI Set For Further Ship Registration Categorisation UpgradeIt is expected that an announcement will soon be made that will officially signal BVIs upgrade to unrestricted Category I status allowing the BVI registry to register vessels of unlimited tonnage and type.British Virgin IslandsTransportWalkers
ArticleBVI Publishes Draft FATCA Guidance NotesThe BVI Government has released draft Guidance Notes for public consultation.British Virgin IslandsWealth ManagementHarneys
VideoInterim Measures In The BVI (Video Content)Harneys' partner Jeremy Child discusses interim measures in the BVIBritish Virgin IslandsWealth ManagementHarneys
ArticleSwitching Your Company Into Or Out Of The British Virgin Islands (Simplified Chinese) 把您的公司转入或转出英属维尔京群岛Read our briefing on switching your company into or out of the British Virgin Islands in Simplified Chinese.British Virgin IslandsWealth ManagementOgier
ArticleBVI, Cayman In Discussions With UK GovernmentThe British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands are currently in dialog with the UK government on a number of issues related to the UK’s G8 economic agenda, including enhanced transparency and exchange of information for tax purposes. British Virgin IslandsFinance and BankingHarneys
ArticleBVI Publishes New BVI Business Companies RegulationsThe BVI has approved the first significant amendments to its Business Companies Act (BCA) since 2006. British Virgin IslandsWealth ManagementHarneys
ArticleInfographic: The Steps To Setting Up An Offshore FundIf you are thinking of setting up an offshore hedge fund our new infographic which sets out the key steps is just for you.British Virgin IslandsFinance and BankingHarneys
ArticleJapan – BVI TIEA Comes Into Force On 11 OctoberFollowing the coming into force of the TIEA both Japan and the British Virgin Islands can exchange information in relation to tax matters within the framework of the TIEA.British Virgin IslandsTaxHarneys
ArticleThe British Virgin Islands Signs Tax Information Exchange Agreement With CanadaThe Government of the British Virgin Islands recently signed a Tax Information Exchange Agreement with the Canadian Government. British Virgin IslandsWealth ManagementAppleby
ArticleMergers & Acquisitions Guide 2015: BVIRichard May and Matthew Gilbert provide an analysis of the laws and regulations of mergers and acquisitions in the British Virgin Islands.British Virgin IslandsCorporate/Commercial LawMaples Group
ArticleBusiness Crime International Comparative Legal Guide 2016: BVI this Q&A article Arabella di Iorio and David Welford provide insight into business crime and regulations as it relates to the British Virgin Islands. British Virgin IslandsCriminal LawMaples Group
Article10 Things Lawyers Should Know About BVI Transactions (Video)The British Virgin Islands is one of the world's leading international financial centres and is well known for its flexible commercial legislation and English-based legal system.British Virgin IslandsFinance and BankingConyers
ArticleLending & Secured Finance Guide 2016: British Virgin IslandsIn this guide, Michael Gagie and Matthew Gilbert provide an overview of lending and secured finance law within the British Virgin Islands. British Virgin IslandsFinance and BankingMaples Group
ArticleAmendments To The BVI's AML Regime Now In EffectPreviously announced amendments to the BVI's Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regime came into force on 1 January 2016.British Virgin IslandsGovernment, Public SectorHarneys
ArticleAmendments To The BVI's AML Regime Now In EffectPreviously announced amendments to the BVI's Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regime came into force on 1 January 2016.British Virgin IslandsGovernment, Public SectorHarneys
ArticleBVI To Update Intellectual Property LawsAs the British Virgin Islands continues to play a vital role in facilitating global trade and investment, it turns its attention to helping its more than 60,000 new companies per year build a business environment where innovation can be a key economic driver. British Virgin IslandsIntellectual PropertyHarneys
ArticleInterrogation About Assets And Black SwanThe BVI Commercial Court has clarified the scope of a Black Swan injunction and how it cannot be used as a mechanism to obtain disclosure about assets or to obtain evidence for foreign proceedings.British Virgin IslandsLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationWalkers
ArticleCayman Issues User Guide To Automatic Exchange Of Information PortalAs noted in an earlier update, the deadline for the registration of Cayman Islands Financial Institutions with the Cayman Islands Tax Information Authority was recently extended to 30 April 2015.British Virgin IslandsTaxHarneys