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The British Virgin Islands is a well-established jurisdiction of choice for international businesses, and has long provided innovative legal structures for cross border trading and investment activity.

This week, the BVI Commercial Court (the "Court") has handed down judgment in Briefline Assets Ltd v Nikolay Falin and Anor, where the Honourable Mr Justice Jack has clarified how the Court will interpret...

The end of the year is on the horizon and with it come the usual administrative preparations for those Companies that have reached the end of their life cycle and wish to voluntarily liquidate.

Effective 1 January 2023, all companies incorporated or registered in the BVI ("Companies") are required to file a financial return (an "Annual Return") with their Registered Agent each year.

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 BVI Commercial Court provided welcome guidance on the standing of an appointing party to interfere in a receivership.

Reporting FIs will be required to enrol with BVIFARS the first time they wish to access the system and this enrolment application will need to be approved by the ITA before access is granted.

On 8 April 2025, the British Virgin Islands International Tax Authority ("ITA") updated the user guide to the British Virgin Islands ("BVI") Financial Account Reporting System ("FARS")...

In a first for the territory, the British Virgin Islands ("BVI") Commercial Court has granted a worldwide freezing order against persons unknown, being those allegedly responsible for cybercrime...

In a first for the territory, the British Virgin Islands ("BVI") Commercial Court has granted a worldwide freezing order against persons unknown, being those allegedly responsible for cybercrime...

This Advisory follows recent updates to the Cayman Islands AEOI regime, pursuant to amendments to FATCA and CRS regulations.

The Securities and Investment Business Act, 2010, as amended ("SIBA") and its subsidiary legislation, including the Securities and Investment Business (Incubator and Approved Funds) Regulations...

In 58.com (an ongoing merger appraisal rights case where the Maples Group acts for the company), the Grand Court ("Court") has ruled that, in litigation against its shareholders...

Matt Roberts discusses privatization by Chinese listed companies in the July issue of China Business Law Journal.

Global travel bans and lengthy quarantine periods in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic have created another challenge for operators of many investment funds.

Under the Cayman Islands Directors Registration and Licensing Act (the “Act”), anyone named a director of certain entities (called “covered entities” in the Act) must register with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“CIMA”). Such directors should understand and be familiar with the rules of registration as part of their role.

In a manner similar to the US IRS, the DITC has also indicated that it will "take a soft approach to enforcement in the first year of FATCA compliance".