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The 2015 amendments to the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations (AMLR) and Anti-Money Laundering Terrorist Financing Code of Practice (AMLTFCOP) took effect on 1st January,... Read More
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Compliance Period
The 2015 amendments to the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations (AMLR) and Anti-Money Laundering Terrorist Financing Code of Practice (AMLTFCOP) took effect on 1st January,... Read More
The British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission (“FSC”) is advising Industry Practitioners that effective 1 January, 2016, the following persons are authorised to sign documents issued by... Read More
The Commission acknowledges the challenges with the implementation of legislative reform for the filing of particulars of directors (Register of Director [RoD] filings). We are working... Read More
Beginning Monday, 18th July, the Commission will accept applications for VIRRGIN Administrators. The VIRRGIN Administrator, which is a new concept, requires firms to identify a BVI based (... Read More
Section 118B (11) of the BVI Business Companies Act (as amended) provides that particulars of directors referred to in section 118A shall be in such form as the Registrar may determine. These... Read More
VIRRGIN Lite Subscribers Update
All subscribers requiring VIRRGIN Lite access for Hong Kong based users must submit a static (dedicated and unchanging) IP address to the FSC. Subscribers... Read More
The Commission has advised Cabinet as required, and anticipates confirmation of its recommendation to extend the fee neutral (free filing) period to 31 December, 2016 for filing Registers of... Read More
Cabinet makes BVI Business Companies Order (extension of fee filing period for Register of Directors)
The Commission advises all industry practitioners of the publication of BVI Business... Read More
As published in the Industry circular dated July 15, 2016 please access the form in the link below.
Correcting Administrative Errors (RoD filings)
The Registry is currently able... Read More
Guidance on filing Notice of Continuation
The Registry of Corporate Affairs provides the following approved forms for users filing Notices of Continuation into the Virgin Islands pursuant... Read More
SUBSCRIPTION/ ADMINISTRATORS
1. When should the subscription payment/ fee be submitted?
Subscription fees are due annually and should be submitted no later than the 31st of March... Read More
Launch of Application for Extension to file Register of Directors Function
Registered Agents are reminded that the deadline for requesting an extension of time to file an initial Register... Read More
Notice to Industry Practitioners
In an effort to improve our service delivery, the Registry of Corporate Affairs would appreciate your cooperation in providing confirmation of persons... Read More
The Financial Services Commission is pleased to advise that it has upgraded its platform for filing Mutual Funds Annual Returns (MFAR). The upgraded MFAR platform is now available at the internet... Read More
Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding between GIFCS and BVIFSC
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