Company Incorporation in BVI (for Foreigners)
We help foreign entrepreneurs and investors set up a BVI company for international structuring, holding, and cross-border operations—covering incorporation, registered agent setup, and compliance preparation under KYC/AML and economic substance rules (where applicable).
Who is it for / Suitable for
Foreign entrepreneurs and investors seeking an offshore holding or investment vehicle.
Businesses used for asset holding, international trading, IP holding, or group structuring.
High-net-worth individuals and family offices.
Companies requiring tax neutrality and flexible corporate structuring.
Key Requirements
At least one shareholder and one director (individual or corporate; 100% foreign ownership allowed).
No minimum paid-up capital requirement.
A licensed BVI registered agent and registered office (mandatory).
Compliance with KYC / AML regulations.
Economic Substance filing may apply depending on business activity.
Clients need to provide the following information / documents
Document Name
Notarized
Passport copy of shareholders & directors
Valid identification
No
Proof of residential address
Utility bill or bank statement (≤3 months)
No
Company name options
Subject to registry approval
No
Business activity description
Required for substance assessment
No
Shareholding & director structure
For incorporation records
No
Specimen signatures
For corporate records
No
Corporate documents (if shareholder is a company)
COI, register, directors
Yes
Source of funds declaration
Required under AML rules
No
Average Processing Time
2–5 business days, subject to due diligence clearance.
What you would get when the application is complete
Certificate of Incorporation
Memorandum & Articles of Association
Register of Directors & Shareholders
Company Seal (digital or physical)
BVI Company Number
On-going Compliance Requirements
After incorporation, companies must maintain ongoing compliance:
Annual government license fee payment
Annual economic substance notification and filing (if applicable)
Maintain registered agent and registered office
Keep internal accounting records (not publicly filed)
Notify agent of any changes to directors, shareholders, or activities
Government Agencies Involved
Government agencies involved / overseeing this application:
BVI Registry of Corporate Affairs
Company incorporation and registry oversight.
BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC)
Regulatory and AML supervision.
International Tax Authority (ITA)
Economic substance compliance.
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