BVI Company Setup
Form a British Virgin Islands business company for holding, investment and international structuring — flexible, private and tax-neutral.
Why BVI?
The BVI remains a popular offshore jurisdiction for holding companies, asset protection, joint ventures and investment vehicles thanks to a flexible Business Companies Act, English-law based system and no local corporate income tax. Modern rules on beneficial ownership and economic substance apply, and we guide you through them.
- No corporate income tax, capital gains or withholding tax locally
- No minimum capital; flexible share structures
- Fast incorporation, typically within a few working days
- Privacy-friendly public record; confidential registers
- English-law based framework and Privy Council appeal
- Corporate directors and shareholders allowed
| BVI at a glance | |
|---|---|
| Corporate tax | 0% corporate income tax (economic substance rules apply) |
| Setup time | 2–5 working days |
| Foreign ownership | 100% foreign ownership |
| Director residency | No local director required; BVI registered agent mandatory |
| Minimum capital | No minimum capital |
| Registry / authority | BVI Registry of Corporate Affairs |
| Entity type | Package |
|---|---|
| BVI Business Company (Ltd) | From ₹1,14,500 |
| Limited Partnership | From ₹1,67,000 |
Indicative incorporation packages; add-ons are priced separately in the calculator.
Your BVI setup roadmap
Name reservation
Check availability and reserve the name.
KYC & due diligence
Registered agent completes onboarding on all UBOs.
Incorporation
Memorandum & Articles filed; Certificate of Incorporation issued.
Registers & share certificates
Minute book and registers prepared.
Annual renewal
Registered office and annual fee reminders; substance assessment where relevant.
Documents you'll need
- Certified passport copies of all directors, shareholders & UBOs
- Certified proof of address (<3 months)
- Source of wealth & funds declaration
- Professional or bank reference letter
- Corporate shareholders: constitutional documents and good standing
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BVI company setup – questions answered
Is a BVI company tax-free?
BVI does not levy corporate income tax locally, but your home country may tax you, and economic substance rules apply to certain activities. Take professional tax advice.
Can I open a bank account with a BVI company?
Yes, but banks apply enhanced due diligence. We help prepare applications with suitable institutions.
Is a registered agent compulsory?
Yes. Every BVI company must maintain a licensed registered agent and registered office in the BVI.
Are directors public?
Director details are not publicly searchable on the general register, but are held by the registered agent and available to authorities.
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