British Virgin Islands
The world’s leading offshore jurisdiction. Zero corporate tax, same-day company formation, and robust legal frameworks for holding structures and asset protection.
30K
Population
Road Town
Capital
English
Language
USD
Currency
GMT-4
Timezone
0%
Corporate Tax
1–3 days
Setup Time
400,000+
Active BCs
Corporate Structures
The BVI offers flexible corporate and trust structures suited for international holding, asset protection, and tax-efficient planning.
BVI Business Company (BC)
USD 1,500–3,000 setup + USD 1,100/yr renewal
Processing: 1–3 days
- Most popular offshore structure worldwide
- No local taxes on income, profits, or capital gains
- No requirement for local directors
- Full privacy — no public register of shareholders
BVI Holding Company
USD 2,000–4,000 setup
Processing: 3–5 days
- Ideal for holding IP, real estate, or investments
- No withholding tax on dividends or royalties
- No capital gains tax on disposal of shares
- Compatible with major tax treaty jurisdictions
BVI Trust
USD 3,000–5,000 setup
Processing: 1–2 weeks
- VISTA trusts for holding company shares
- Asset protection from creditors and litigation
- No perpetuity period — trusts can last indefinitely
- Governed by flexible BVI Trustee Ordinance
The Tax Reality
The BVI imposes no direct taxation on companies or trusts, making it one of the most tax-efficient jurisdictions globally.
0% corporate tax on all income
0% capital gains tax
0% withholding tax on dividends, interest, or royalties
No stamp duty on share transfers
No annual reporting or audit requirement for most BCs
Economic substance requirements for certain activities (post-2019)
Ready to set up in the BVI?
Our corporate service partners handle company formation, registered agent services, and ongoing compliance — we coordinate the entire process.
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