BVI Company Filing Requirements
Memorandum and Articles
Every company must have a memorandum and articles of association that complies with the Act. The memorandum and articles are the equivalent of a company’s constitution. The matters covered by the memorandum and articles include the company’s internal governance procedures and the relationship between its members.
Share certificates can be signed by only one director if desired.
Applying to the Registrar
We will file a completed application form at the Registry together with:
- The memorandum and articles of association and
- Consent to act as registered agent
When the Registry is satisfied it will:
- Register the documents
- Allot a company number
- Issue a certificate of incorporation
- Return stamped copies of the Memorandum and Articles
Meetings of Directors and Shareholders
There is no statutory requirement for IBC companies in the BVI to hold annual general meetings. Company board meetings can be held anywhere in the world, and can be conducted by electronic means.
Reporting Requirements
There are strict reporting requirements in the BVI for an IBC. The company should maintain up to date accountancy records a copy of which must be filed annually with the BVI agent.
There is also a requirement to maintain and update the register of directors, shareholders and beneficial owners held at the Registered Office of the company.
Company Records and Annual Financial Statements
It is mandatory for a Register of Directors to be kept at the BVI registered office and the BVI Registry. Details of current directors are available to the public if ordered and filed.
Incorporation Requirements
- There should be at least one person who will be the company director and shareholder
- There needs to be a local registered agent in the BVI
- There should also be registered office address in BVI
Registered address and local registered agent are provided by Formacompany.
Incorporate a British Virgin Island company
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