BVI companies activity and fiduciary services by OMC Group


Posted On Jun 16 2021

BVI companies activity and fiduciary services with omcgroup.com? The offshore industry has been developing in the BVI since the 1980s. This is one of the oldest offshore zones in the world. Around 40% of all offshore companies are domiciled in the BVI. The reason for that is not only a favorable geographical position of the islands. The legislation that regulates the activities of the offshore companies registered in the BVI is quite transparent and the recent amendments have put it in conformity with the international efforts to fight money laundering. The British Virgin Islands is a reputable offshore jurisdiction.

Could my BVI company be conducting “banking business”? Is the company subject to any banking regulations or supervision anywhere? If “Yes”, your BVI company is conducting banking business.. Will the company be receiving funds or deposits from the public in any manner? If “Yes”, your BVI company is conducting banking business.. My company has a bank account; does this count as banking business? No, it does not. Having one or several bank accounts is not considered banking business.

Records and Underlying Documentation: StartingfromJanuary, 15th 2016 all companies shall keep records and underlying documentation for a period of at least five (5) years. In case the records and underlying documentation are kept in a place different from the registered agent’s office, the registered agent shall be informed about the physical address where the records and underlying documentation are kept and the name and address of the person responsible for their custody. BVI BC’s are not required to specify the par value of its shares or the currency; however, clients may request this option. All companies must state the classes of shares they are authorized to issue, and, if the company is authorized to issue two or more classes of shares, the rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions attaching to each share. Read extra details on BVI Economic Substance.

You open a company in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) to provide services overseas. You also establish your company’s management in another country to make it not a BVI-resident for tax purposes. These will ensure no corporate tax will be paid in this jurisdiction. And since BVI has a fair reputation, you can open a corporate bank account in Singapore. This will allow your company to receive money from customers with ease. If necessary, you then need to establish your tax residency in another country where you can receive your business money without being taxed.

OMC Group specializes in the provision of corporate, fiduciary and administrative services from recognized jurisdictions around the world. Since 1955 we have been servicing leading financial institutions with a commitment to develop longstanding relationships. OMC will offer a full range of company formation services in the most recognized jurisdictions including Anguilla, Belize, Bahamas, BVI, Cayman, Hong Kong, Nevis, Panama, Delaware USA, Seychelles, among others. We invite you to partner with us and join the ranks of those who have already benefited from the world-class service rendered by our reliable workforce. Read more info at https://www.omcgroup.com/.

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Written by John Concrane