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BUSINESS COMPANY
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS (BVI)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Official language English
Political stability Excellent
Application of the european directive on the
Not applicable
tax system of the saving
Corporate taxation Nil
COMPANY
Legal form of company Business Company (BC)
Type of Law Common Law
Cannot trade within the BVI or own real estate there.
Cannot undertake the business of banking, insurance,
assurance, reinsurance, fund management, collective
investment schemes, trust management, trusteeship,
Restrictions on Trading
the rendering of investment advice or any other activity
that would suggest an association with the banking or
insurance industries. Cannot offer its shares for sale to
the public.
Registered local agent Compulsory
Compulsory, must be maintained in the British Virgin
Registered Office Islands, and must be maintained at the office of a
licensed management company.
Shelf/readymade companies Yes
Language used for documents English
Latin Alphabet. Any name in a language other than
Company Name English must be accompanies by a translation to ensure
that the name is not restricted.
DIRECTORS
COMPANY SECRETARY
Secretary Optional
SHAREHOLDERS
SHARES
Minimum number of shares One
Maximum number of shares Unlimited
Bearer shares Not authorized
Registered shares, shares of no par value, preference
Category of authorized shares shares, redeemable shares and shares with or without
voting rights.
SHARE CAPITAL
Audit requirements: No
BANK ACCOUNT
Location of the bank account Can be located anywhere
Possibility to have a Bank Account in BVI Yes
Internet banking Yes
Exchange control No