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The British Virgin Islands, situated around 80 kilometres to the east of Puerto Rico, is a British overseas territory located in the Eastern Caribbean. The native language of these islands is English, with the US dollar being the official currency. The economic and regulatory infrastructure is stable, and authorities are actively working on developing the overseas financial sector. This progress is being ensured with the effective implementation of advanced technologies for the Companies Registry.
The International Business Companies Act of 1984 established the International Business Company (IBC), which is now the most popular overseas company formation. BVI has become an expert choice as one of the best – company formations in the Far East region. BVI takes proficient care of all the official procedures for the company setup. IBC’s BVI company setup cost is affordable, with services surpassing excellence.
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International Jurisdiction Packages
British Virgin Islands
AED 9,138.00
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Memorandum & Articles of Association
- Registered Agent & Office
- Initial Filing of Director Details, Shareholder Details and UBO
- Registers, Share Certificate, Electronic Stamp
- Economic Substance Initial Assessment
Features of BVI IBC
Must end with “Limited, Corporation, Incorporated”
- Minimum: 1
- Residency Requirements: None
- Corporate Shareholder: Permitted
- Required to be filed to the registry within 30 days after the company is formed
- Minimum: 1
- Currency: AED, USD, GBP etc.
- Form issued: Registered Shares
- Classes of shares: one or more
- Minimum: 1
- Residency Requirements: None
- Corporate Director: Permitted
- Required to be filed to the registry within 15 days after the company is formed
- Minimum: 1
- Residency Requirements: None
- Required to be filed to the registry within 30 days after the company is formed
- No public disclosure of information
- All companies to keep accounting records that “are sufficient to show and explain the company’s transactions.
- Annual financial return must be provided to the registered agent within 9 months after the financial year end.
- All companies are required to file annual Economic Substance Assessment.
- The financial period starts on its date of incorporation and ends after a period of no more than 1 year, thereafter, each successive period of one year running from the end of that period.
- The reporting deadline is (6) months from the end of the financial period.
- Economic Substance Financial Period can be altered to align it with the financial accounting period of the company, this can be done by making an application to ITA.
Yes, Company must appoint an approved local registered agent.
Exemption from all BVI taxes and stamp duty
Foreign companies being manage and control in the UAE are subject to UAE Corporate Tax and required to register within 3 months from date of incorporation.
Registration of BVI IBC will take approximately 2 days.
| Company Anniversary date between: | Due date: |
|---|---|
| January to June (1st half) | Before May – 31st |
| July to December (2nd half) | Before November – 30th |
Allowed
Documents Required:
KYC Documents for individual Director/Shareholder:
- Passport – original to be verified personally in our office, otherwise client can provide an original notarized copy of the passport
- Proof of address (in the form of a utility bill dated less than three months)
- Bank reference (dated less than three months with satisfactory record clearly mentioned and also the time period the client has been dealing with the bank: minimum of 2 yrs)
- Detailed CV
- Professional reference letter (can be issued by Lawyer or Certified Public Accountant)
- Duly filled FATCA Form
- Notarized US Declaration (if a US Person)
KYC for Corporate Director/Shareholder:
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Registered address and place of business
- Certificate of Current Standing if incorporated more than 1 year
- Register of Directors
- Register of Shareholders
- Memorandum & Articles of Association
All documents of the corporate entity must be certified by a Lawyer or Certified Public Accountant
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View AllChoosing the right incorporation in the UAE depends entirely on nature of business, target market, ownership preferences, visa requirements and infrastructure requirements. The main options are Mainland, Free Zone and Offshore each with distinct advantages and legal structures.
- Mainland and free zone companies are referred to as onshore companies.
- They are permitted to conduct business throughout the entire UAE including government entities.
- Other characteristics are 100% ownership, physical presence in UAE, low or no corporate tax depending on business sector, etc.
- 100% Foreign Ownership
- Tax benefits or exemptions, depending on the jurisdiction’s laws.
- High level of privacy, with limited public disclosure of owners’ identities in many jurisdictions.
- Asset protection, helping safeguard wealth from lawsuits, political instability, or economic risks.
- Flexible business structures, making it easy to manage and operate internationally.
- Minimal reporting or accounting requirements, depending on the jurisdiction.
- Used for international trade, investment holding, or intellectual property ownership.
- An individual or legal entity that owns shares in a company.
- They invest in the company and, in return, hold ownership rights.
- Shareholders may receive dividends, have voting rights, and benefit from the company’s growth.
- A person or legal entity appointed to manage and oversee the company’s operations.
- Responsible for strategic decisions, compliance, and overall governance.
- Acts on behalf of the company to enter into contracts and make business decisions.
Global Incorporations provides company incorporation service and has been active since long. We offer online company formation across various offshore & onshore jurisdictions across the world including United Arab Emirates (UAE) and have a team of experts in the disciplines of corporate matters, company formation, international taxation, finance, law and international business.
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