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Benefits of a BVI Trademark:

Classification of goods and services in protecting particular brands in the British Virgin Islands We cannot over emphasize the importance of protecting your brands. In this digital age, trademarks are becoming more vulnerable to infringement. Mass production and counterfeit products…
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BVI Business Company

MITIGATING BVI BUSINESS COMPANY DISRUPTION

Structure your BVI company shareholding to eliminate or reduce delays associated with probate Ease of operation and flexibility are two of the most attractive features of a BVI business company (BVIBC). However, the death of a shareholder can cause disruption…
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The Substantive Issue of Economic Substance: A BVI perspective

By Christopher Simpson, O’Neal Webster The issue of economic substance is not a new one. More and more, modern companies coupled with new technology and trading practices challenge the notion of “economic substance” for value creation in the traditional sense…
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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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Global Implications for Offshore Financial Centers and Companies in the Wake of EU Economic Substance Requirements

The passage of the EU’s economic substance legislation for most offshore financial jurisdictions has ushered in challenging new criteria. Writing for Trusts & Trustees, the leading international journal on trust law and practice and the official journal of the International Academy…
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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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