Offshore Companies in The British Virgin Islands

USA Corporate Services has been helping businesses, investors, attorneys, accountants and other professionals with their offshore needs since 1992. We offer services in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese as well as in English, in order to best serve the needs of our diverse clientele. Our staff provides you with fast, efficient and friendly service, and will be glad to handle your questions regarding the jurisdictions we handle.

Location and Background

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is a British Crown Colony with a democratic form of government, located in the Caribbean Sea about 100 miles (66 km) east of Puerto Rico. It is comprised of about 50 islands with a population of about 21,000, of whom 17,000 live on the largest island: Tortola. To learn more about the BVI, click here

The local currency of the BVI is the US dollar. There is no exchange control or restrictions on the repatriation or movement of funds. There are several bank branches in the BVI, including Puerto Rican, European and Asian banks. For a list of registered banks in the BVI, click here

Companies Law and Taxation

The leading industries of the BVI are tourism and financial services, a very convenient combination. For more information on tourism in the BVI, click The Act that governs BVI companies, the Business Companies Act ("BC Act") is available here

Incorporation and annual fees are very low, and orders are processed quickly. The Office of the Registrar is equipped with modern sophisticated computer equipment which heightens speed and efficiency in the processing of documents in a timely manner. Shelf companies are also available.

Other benefits of BVI BC's include:

• No taxes on dividends, interest, royalties, capital gains, inheritance, gifts or any other income derived outside the BVI.
• No requirement to file annual returns or financial statements.
• No requirement to hold annual general meetings of shareholders or directors.
• Full exemption from taxation on any business activity or transaction carried on outside the BVI.
• Complete business privacy and confidentiality.
• Minimal capital requirements and minimal registration fee on capital.
• Nominative or Bearer shares at owner's option.
• Companies are allowed to have a sole director.
• The shareholders, directors and officers may be of any nationality and may be resident of any country.
• Neither the director nor the officers need be shareholders.
• Directors and/or officers can be either corporate entities or natural persons.
• There is no requirement to register initial, or ongoing, changes in director(s) and/or officer(s) with the Registrar.
• Use of apostille permitted.

To learn more how the new BC compares to the older style IBC, please click here: BVI IBC - BC Comparison.

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Service Options

• New Company Formation
• Off the Shelf Companies
• Registered Agent
• Registered Office
• Mail Forwarding Service
• Offshore Bank Introductions
• Offshore Trusts
• Company Documents under Apostille
• Goodstanding Certificates under Apostille
• Corporate Resolutions and Documentation

USA can provide incorporation, banking, trademark and other services around the world. Main jurisdictions served include:

• British Virgin Islands
• Nevis
• Panama
• Samoa
• Seychelles

Contact details

USA Corporate Services Inc.
19 W. 34th St. #1018
New York, NY 10001
Email: offshore-at-usa-corporate.com

Call toll-free within the USA: (800)841-3958
International number: +1-212-239-5050
Fax: +1-212-239-5317

Contact us now with the jurisdiction(s) you are interested in and supplemental services you would like to begin the process. The standard package comes complete with first year's registered agent service, apostilled copy of your incorporation documents and more.