BVI companies and administration services by OMC Group? 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.
Insurance business means the business of undertaking liability under a contract of insurance to indemnify or compensate a person in respect of loss or damage. Including the liability to pay damages or compensation contingent upon the happening of a specified event, and includes life insurance business and reinsurance business. Could my BVI company be conducting “fund management business”? Is the company subject to any fund or securities management regulation or supervision anywhere? If “Yes”, your BVI company is conducting fund management business. Is the company licenced to sell securities, pension schemes, mutual funds or other types of investments? If “Yes”, your BVI company is conducting fund management business.
According to one of the amendments of the BVI BC Act, since December, 31st 2009 all bearer shares which have not been placed under an official and authorized custody, will be considered as disabled, thus the holders of such shares will not be able to exercise any right over the company such as the right to vote or to receive dividends, nor will be able to transfer the company. Shareholders: A minimum of one (1) shareholder is required. Corporate or natural shareholders are permitted. No details of the shareholders appear on the public register but a register of shareholders must be kept at the registered office of the BVI Company. A company name can be verified with the Registrar online and it can be confirmed within one hour of being requested. The incorporation will usually take two (2) or three (3) working days. Registered Office/Agent: All companies must apply to the Registry for incorporation by filing a Memorandum and Articles of Association, duly signed by the proposed as incorporator registered agent. Find more details at BVI jurisdiction.
Offshore companies operate according to the local regulations and law acts of where they are incorporated. Normally, investors choose a foreign jurisdiction that has more favorable policies than their home countries. Then, they set up a company and start a business there in order to enjoy the benefits from such policies. For instance, if you opened and managed your company in Australia, its worldwide income would be subject to the corporate tax rates from 25% to 30% (depending on the business size). However, if you registered a company in Hong Kong, its income would only be taxed from 8.25% form 16.5%. On top of that, the income that is earned outside of Hong Kong can be completely exempted from local tax.
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. Discover more information at https://www.omcgroup.com/.