Holding companies
Group and family holding entities.
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British Virgin Islands entities
BVI business companies are among the most widely used international companies, for holding, trading and joint ventures.
In shortCCYFX onboards BVI business companies and partnerships. Typical documents include a certificate of incorporation, memorandum and articles, a recent certificate of good standing and a certificate of incumbency from the registered agent.
Overview
A widely used international company
BVI business companies hold investments, conduct trading, form joint ventures and act as group holding companies, often with professional directors provided by a licensed registered agent.
Every BVI company has a registered agent, which keeps its records and issues certificates of incumbency confirming its directors and shareholders.
Common entities we onboard
BVI business company
A company limited by shares, the standard BVI vehicle.
Limited partnership
Used for funds and investment structures.
Segregated portfolio company
Used for fund and insurance structures.
Trusts
BVI trusts, including VISTA trusts holding company shares.
Documents
What we ask British Virgin Islands entities to provide
These are in addition to identification for directors and beneficial owners. Certificates should generally have been issued within the last three to six months.
Company
- Certificate of incorporation
- Memorandum and articles of association
- Certificate of good standing
- Certificate of incumbency from the registered agent
Registers
- Register of directors
- Register of members
- Registered agent details
- Board resolution naming signatories
Ownership
- Ownership chart to individuals with 25% or more
- Nominee agreements, where used
- Purpose of the company
- Source of wealth of beneficial owners
Sectors
Typical British Virgin Islands clients
Trading companies
International trading businesses.
iGaming and broker groups
Holding and IP entities within gaming and broker groups.
This page is general information to help you prepare for onboarding. It is not legal or tax advice. Laws and registry practice in British Virgin Islands change, so please confirm current requirements with your corporate service provider or legal adviser.
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