IBC/Offshore Companies on British Virgin Islands

Progressive legislation
The British Virgin Islands IBC legislation was introduced in 1984 but was developing and subsequently amended taking into consideration the changes required by the persons providing BVI offshore services.

Efficient Incorporation/Registration
Under normal circumstances, BVI Corporations can be incorporated/Registered within 3 working days.

Flexibility in company structure of an offshore British Virgin Islands Company.

• Only one director or shareholder required for the company formation.


• Shareholder(s) and director(s) may be the same person.


• The shareholder(s) and director(s) can be a natural person or a corporate body.


• There is no requirement of appointing local shareholder(s) and director(s) for British Virgin Island Companies.


• There is no requirement of resident secretary.

Privacy for identity of principals
The BVI incorporation documents do not carry the name or identity of any shareholder of director. The names or identities of these persons do not appear in any public record.

Confidentiality
Shareholder(s) and director(s) nominee services are allowed to ensure confidentiality of beneficiaries.

• Shares and capital requirements For British Virgin Islands Corporations.


• Shares can be issued with or without par value;


• Shares may be issued in any recognizable currency or in more than one recognizable currency;


• Shares may be paid up in cash or through the transfer of other assets or for other consideration;


• The standard share capital is USD $50,000 or an equivalent in another recognizable currency.

Minimum capitalization
The minimum paid in and issued capital may be one share which is fully paid.

Taxation of the BVI IBC on Profits
According to the BVI IBC Act of 1984, the offshore companies are exempted from all the taxes for the period of 20 years.