Dmitri Mihhailov
General Partner
Leads Prifinance's corporate practice and oversees client engagements, with senior expertise in international company structuring and bank-account setup.
BVI company registration
- the global standard.Set up a BVI Business Company - the world's most widely used offshore vehicle, with hundreds of thousands of active companies behind it. Zero corporate tax, US dollars as the official currency, English common law with final appeal to the Privy Council, and documents every bank and law firm on the planet has seen before. Filed remotely through a registered agent in days.
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BVI · at a glance
Legal formBC · Business Company
Time to set up1-3 business days
Corporate tax0%
Capital gains / dividendsNot taxed
Official currencyUS dollar
Remote setupYes - via registered agent
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The BVI in brief
The default choice of international structuring.
The British Virgin Islands are a British Overseas Territory whose Business Companies Act became the template the offshore world copied. More cross-border joint ventures, holding structures and investment vehicles run through BVI companies than through any other jurisdiction - which means every serious bank, fund administrator and law firm already knows the documents, the case law and the comfort opinions. The US dollar is the official currency; the courts run through a dedicated Commercial Court up to the Privy Council in London.
You can set up a company in the BVI with no corporate income tax, capital gains tax or withholding, no public register of shareholders, and a simple unaudited annual financial return filed privately with the registered agent. Incorporation through the electronic registry takes days. The trade-off against cheaper islands is a higher government fee - the price of the strongest brand in the industry, and usually worth it the first time a counterparty says «a BVI company? no questions».
Packages & pricing
BVI company registration - cost & packages.
01 - BC · BVI BUSINESS COMPANY
Company
from$800USD · all-in
Remote incorporation of a BVI Business Company - name reservation, registry filing, government fees and the first year of the registered agent and office included.
✓Company name check & reservation✓BC registration & all government fees✓Memorandum & articles of association✓Registered agent & office - first year✓Corporate documents as PDFs (apostille - optional)✓Free pre-incorporation consultation
Optional add-ons: nominee services - on request · certified document sets - from $150 · annual renewal - from $1,700/year.
Start with Company →02 - BC · BVI BUSINESS COMPANY
Most popularCompany + Bank Account
from$3,885USD · all-in
A working BVI company with a bank or fintech account - multi-currency IBAN, cards and online banking, arranged fully remotely.
✓Everything in Company✓Account with an international bank or EU/UK EMI - multi-currency, SWIFT/SEPA✓Account application & KYC file preparation✓Introduction to 2-3 suitable institutions✓Compliance onboarding support✓Dedicated account manager
Start with Banking →Prices are indicative starting points and are confirmed for your case before any work begins. The BVI has no paid-in capital requirement; the government fee depends on the number of authorised shares and is itemised in your quote.
What you can do
Popular uses for a BVI company.
You can open a company in the BVI regardless of your citizenship or residence, and a Business Company may pursue almost any lawful business worldwide. One company can combine several of the uses below; only regulated activities such as funds, banking or insurance need a licence.
Holding & joint ventures
The world's default vehicle for shareholdings, JVs and pre-IPO structures banks already understand.
M&A and SPVs
Acquisition vehicles and special-purpose companies set up in days for deals of any size.
Investment fundslicensed
Incubator, approved and professional funds under the FSC's recognised regimes.
International trading
Import - export and cross-border invoicing with USD as the official currency.
IP & royalties
Owning trademarks, software and content, and licensing them to operating companies.
Yachting & assets
Vessels, aircraft and high-value assets held in a jurisdiction registries respect.
Why BVI
Key advantages of the jurisdiction.
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The strongest brand
Company registration in the British Virgin Islands gives you access to one of the world's most widely used offshore jurisdictions, with corporate documents familiar to counterparties, banks and lawyers.
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Genuine zero tax
No corporate income tax, capital gains tax or withholding; the US dollar is the official currency, so there is no FX layer at all.
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Proven law & courts
A dedicated Commercial Court, deep case law and final appeal to the Privy Council - the legal certainty deals are priced on.
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Privacy with credibility
No public register of shareholders; beneficial owners are filed privately with the regulator, not exposed to the public.
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Light ongoing duties
A short unaudited financial return filed privately with the agent - no public accounts, no tax filings.
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Fast and flexible
Incorporation in 1-3 days, no minimum capital, any share structure, redomiciliation in and out permitted.
How it compares
The BVI next to the usual shortlist.
Cheaper islands beat the BVI on fees; none beat it on acceptance. Cayman wins only where fund investors demand it - at several times the cost. Figures current as of 2026.
| Country | Corporate tax | Annual government fee | Fully remote incorporation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BVI | 0% - no income, gains or withholding tax | From $550 | Yes - via registered agent, 1-3 days |
| Cayman Islands | 0% | From ~$850 | Yes - fund-centric, higher costs |
| Bahamas | 0% | From $350 | Yes - banking heritage |
| Anguilla | 0% | From ~$250 | Yes - fastest e-registry |
| Belize | 0% offshore | From $350 | Yes - budget option |
BVIRemote ✓
Corporate tax0% - no income, gains or withholding tax
Annual government feeFrom $550
Cayman IslandsRemote ✓
Corporate tax0%
Annual government feeFrom ~$850
BahamasRemote ✓
Corporate tax0%
Annual government feeFrom $350
AnguillaRemote ✓
Corporate tax0%
Annual government feeFrom ~$250
BelizeRemote ✓
Corporate tax0% offshore
Annual government feeFrom $350
Requirements
BVI company registration requirements.
01
Shareholders - one or more shareholders, individuals or companies of any nationality; no residence conditions and no public register.
02
Director - A minimum of one director, appointed within 15 days of incorporation (BC Act s. 113, as amended from 2 January 2025); corporate directors are permitted. Directors' names are searchable at the registry - without addresses or other details.
03
Share capital - no minimum and no paid-in requirement; the standard 50,000 authorised shares keep the government fee at its lowest band.
04
Registered agent & office - A licensed registered agent and a registered office in the BVI are mandatory - we provide both as part of the package.
05
Name - A distinguishable name ending in Ltd, Corp, Inc, or an equivalent suffix; sensitive words such as bank, fund, insurance, or trust need a licence.
06
Records & annual return - registers and accounting records are kept with the agent, plus a simple unaudited annual financial return - filed privately, never published.
How it works
How to open a company in the BVI in just days.
Everything runs through our lawyers and the licensed registered agent on the electronic registry - you sign remotely, and most clean files are approved within three business days.
01Same day
Free consultation
We confirm that the BVI fits your case, agree the structure and fix the full cost.
021 day
KYC & documents
Passports, proof of address, and a short description of the business; we prepare the incorporation pack.
03Hours
Name reservation
We check and reserve the company name on the registry.
041-3 days
Registry filing
The registered agent files the memorandum and articles and pays the government fee.
053-5 days
Documents & apostille
You receive the certificate, articles, and registers, apostilled for use abroad.
061-3 weeks
Banking
We introduce the company to suitable banks or EMIs and support the account opening.
Quick facts
Legal formBC · Business Company
Min. share capitalNo minimum
Government feeFrom $550/year
Standard processing1-3 business days
Shareholder registerPrivate
Annual returnPrivate, unaudited
Financial yearFree choice
Clean applications filed through the electronic registry are routinely approved within a business day or two.
On the ground
On the ground in the BVI.
Prifinance - BVI
Road Town
Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands
01
Offshore incorporation specialists
Your setup is run by a team that files BVI structures through licensed registered agents every week.
02
Registered agent & office
A licensed agent and registered office in Road Town are included, keeping the company in good standing while you operate remotely.
03
Banking & compliance help
Account introductions, KYC file preparation, annual returns and renewals handled by one team from start to finish.
04
Also in Hong Kong, London, Dubai & more
A network of offices across Europe, the Gulf and the Americas. One team for your whole international structure.
We also have offices in
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
5/F, Yau Lee Centre, 45 Hoi Yuen Road, Kwun Tong
Vilnius
Lithuania
Gedimino pr. 2
London
United Kingdom
7 Bell Yard
Prague
Czech Republic
Vlkova 532/8, Žižkov
Berlin
Germany
Rankestraße 26
Madeira
Portugal
Rua da Alegria 31, 1F
Budapest
Hungary
Korányi Sándor u. 4
Istanbul
Türkiye
Perpa Ticaret Merkezi, A Blok
Dubai
UAE
33 Level, Al Saqr Business Tower
Toronto
Canada
1110 Finch Avenue West, suite 406
Singapore
Singapore
3 Church Street, #29-68 Samsung Hub
Bangkok
Thailand
Unit P01, Penthouse, VASU1, 1 Sukhumvit 25 Alley
Foshan
China
A-Tower, Yuneng Digital Plaza, 46 Lishui Avenue South
Almaty
Kazakhstan
Republic Square 13
Bishkek
Kyrgyzstan
32 Razzakov Street
Taxation 2026
Zero tax, dollar native.
The BVI levies no corporate income tax, no capital gains tax, no withholding and no VAT - and because the US dollar is the official currency, there is no exchange-control or conversion layer either. The recurring state cost is the flat annual government fee, scaled only by the number of authorised shares.
Corporate income tax
None. Worldwide profits of a BVI Business Company are outside local taxation, with no tax returns filed.
No hidden add-ons
No capital gains tax, no withholding on dividends or interest, no stamp duty on share transfers of offshore companies.
Flat annual fee
From $550 per year at up to 50,000 authorised shares ($1,350 above that) - independent of turnover or profit.
Substance & reporting
Economic-substance rules apply to relevant activities; pure equity holding companies satisfy a reduced test. The annual financial return stays private and unaudited.
Levies in 2026
Corporate income tax0%
Capital gains taxNone
Withholding taxNone
VAT/sales taxNone
Annual government feeFrom $550
Payroll taxLocal employees only
An annual renewal with the government fee and a private financial return keep the company in good standing.
Your team
The specialists who'll handle your case.
Eugeniu Bevziuc
Corporate services advisor
Advises clients on company formation, VAT and ongoing compliance, coordinating each step of the setup across the EU.
Alex Danila
Company formation specialist
Your day-to-day contact - coordinates incorporation, documents and the bank introduction, from the first call through to launch.
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BVI Company Registration: Costs, Timeline & Requirements
The company format the whole world already accepts - full support for your BVI Business Company, start to finish.
Talk to a specialist →FAQ
Company registration in the BVI, answered.
Can I open a company without visiting the BVI?+
Yes. Everything runs through our lawyers and the licensed registered agent on the electronic registry; you sign remotely.
How much does BVI company registration cost?+
Company registration starts from $800, including registry filing, the government fee and the first year of the registered agent and office. A company with a bank or fintech account starts from $3,885.
How long does incorporation take?+
Most clean files are approved within 1-3 business days.
Do I need a local director or shareholder?+
No. Shareholders and directors may be individuals or companies of any nationality, with no residence conditions. A licensed registered agent and registered office in the BVI are mandatory.
Will the company pay tax in the BVI?+
No. The BVI levies no corporate income tax, capital gains tax, withholding or VAT.
What is public and what stays private?+
There is no public register of shareholders. Directors' names are searchable at the registry, without addresses or other details; beneficial owners are filed privately with the regulator.
Does the company file accounts?+
A simple unaudited annual financial return is filed privately with the registered agent. There are no public accounts or tax filings.
Why is the BVI more expensive than other islands?+
Cheaper islands beat the BVI on fees; none beat it on acceptance. The higher government fee is the price of the strongest brand in the industry.
BVI or Cayman - which one?+
Cayman wins where fund investors demand it, at several times the cost. For standard holding structures and cross-border deals, the BVI is the default choice.
What happens after incorporation each year?+
An annual renewal with the government fee and a private annual financial return keep the company in good standing. The registered agent and office remain mandatory.
Client notes
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