BVI Company Incorporating

BVI incorporation Services

Formacompany has over 20 years’ experience forming companies in the BVI and across the world. Our staff will offer advice and support through the entire incorporation process.  Please do contact us for assistance, we are here to help you.

International Business Company in the British Virgin Islands

To begin incorporation of your BVI IBC we require the following:

• Your company name
• The full name, date of birth, address and nationality of all directors
• The full name and address of all shareholders

Documents you are required to provide:

• Certified proof of identity (passport, national identity card, photographic driving license)
• Certified proof of residential address (gas/electricity bill or bank statement dated within the last three months)

Registered Office

• All IBCs must have a registered office and a resident agent. The registered office must be a physical address in the BVI, where documents can be legally served on the company. An office and registered agent are included in our Standard Company Formation Package.

Shares and Share Capital requirements

• There are no minimum share capital requirements
• Shares may be issued with or without par value and in any currency

Ready Made Companies

• Due to Money Laundering and compliance restrictions there are no shelf companies in the BVI.

What you receive after setting up your new business:

1. Minutes of the first inaugural meetings
2. Copies of the Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association
3. Original Certificate of Incorporation
4. Share Certificates for each shareholder specified.

Advantages  British Virgin Islands (BVI)

1. The BVI is the most popular offshore jurisdiction. International Business Companies (IBCs) in the BVI enjoy favourable business regulations, a prosperous economy and a stable political situation.
2. Incorporating in the BVI offers the benefits of offshore legislation. A BVI IBC is a limited liability company that conducts trading and business outside of the BVI and is intended for offshore activities; modern offshore legislation provides maximum flexibility in global asset protection and tax and investment planning.
3. An IBC in the BVI requires minimal infrastructure. A minimum of one director and one shareholder is required to incorporate a company in the BVI. Those listed can be of any nationality and need not reside in the BVI. Corporate shareholders are also permitted.
4. A BVI IBC provides confidentiality for shareholders beneficial owners. Names and addresses are held by the agent not on public record.
5. Incorporating a limited company in the BVI : It only takes two days to create an IBC in the British Virgin Islands.