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BVI ITA Releases Economic Substance Rules

The International Tax Authority (ITA) in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) has now released the Rules on Economic Substance (the Rules) which provides guidance on the interpretation of provisions under the Economic Substance (Companies and Limited Partnerships), 2018 (the Act). …
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Evolving World Economy in BVI

Sailing Into the Headwinds of an Evolving World Economy

The world economy continues to grow, not only in complexity but in competitiveness. Although the British Virgin Islands is recognized as a significant contributor to global wealth, the country continues to face headwinds in the race to keep pace with evolving trends…
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Navigating the British Virgin Island’s Economic Substance (Companies and Limited Partnerships) Act, 2018

By Kerry Anderson, Partner, Head of Funds & Regulatory Department The European Union continues to push out new rules aimed at offshore financial centers. Specifically, the Code of Conduct Group (CCG) within the EU’s Economic and Financial Affairs (ECOFIN) Council…
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BVI Positioning for International, Direct Investment

A One Stop Shop Solution for Investors The BVI is already the world’s leading jurisdiction for company incorporations, home to over 350,000 registered international business companies (IBCs) that carry on businesses as diverse as green technology, mobile device cases, Styrofoam…
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Cryptocurrency: Issues for Hedge Fund and Investment Professionals

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Many investors have cryptocurrency on the brain, but how are hedge fund and investment professionals viewing this trend? Learn from an experienced panel of professionals as they discuss financial transactions, regulated environments, and issues specific to investment structures in this…
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Legal and Economic Significance of Offshore Finance in the British Virgin Islands

International financial records recently stolen from two offshore services firms and 19 corporate registries maintained by governments were leaked to journalists and their details subsequently published around the world. But beyond the hype, however, we find no intelligent inferences of…
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BVI Capital Economics Study and History of International Trade Vindicates Offshore Centre

International Trade The history of trade can be traced back for thousands of years, from the early days of bartering to the introduction of money, and now, modern, complex trade and finance arrangements between individuals, countries, and international trade groups.…
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Investment Fund Managers “Brexit” to the BVI

In the post-recession economy, investment managers are looking for increased flexibility and ways to maximise investor returns by minimising set up costs, government fees, and other related functionary and advisory costs. That is why many are now “Brexiting” to the…
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Onshore vs Offshore – is there really a battle?

Over the past few months the issue of offshore jurisdictions and the role they play in the global economy has come under extreme scrutiny, especially from onshore governments seeking to increase tax revenues. The recent Panama Papers Leak has only…
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