2.Straightforward registration process and favourable low‑tax regime
3.Liberal foreign exchange policies
4.Stable and sound legal protection
5.Flexible structural design
REQUIREMENTS
COMPANY TYPE
MATERIALS
Serial
Name
Details
1
Authorized share capital
The standard authorized share capital is USD 50,000 with no paid‑up capital requirement
2
Shareholders and Directors
At least one BVI company director aged 18 years or above;
At least one individual shareholder aged 18 years or above or one corporate shareholder
3
Company Name
A unique company name is required for BVI company registration and must not be identical to any existing registered company name. In addition, the company name must contain the word "Limited" or "Ltd".
4
Registered Address
A BVI company must have a registered address, which can be a physical address or a virtual address. A virtual address means that a BVI‑registered company may use a virtual address as its registered address, yet a physical contact address shall be maintained.
5
Company Secretary
A BVI company must appoint a company secretary, who can be an individual or a corporate entity. The company secretary must be a BVI resident or a registered agent.
Serial
Name
Details
1
Company Limited by Shares
The most common type, suitable for business activities such as trading, investment and holding. Shareholders’ liabilities are limited to their subscribed shares.
2
Company Limited by Guarantee
Suitable for non‑profit organizations and foundations. Shareholders’ liabilities are limited to the guaranteed amount.
3
Hybrid Company
Combines the features of share and guarantee companies, and is applicable to special structural design.
4
LP
At least one general partner (unlimited liability) and one limited partner. Suitable for investment vehicles such as funds and private equity.
Serial
Name
Details
1
Application Form
Application Form
2
Individual Shareholder
Identity documents (passport) and proof of address (ID card or utility bills / credit card statements with address issued within the past three months) for individual shareholders and BVI company directors.
3
Shareholders
Business License (Certificate of Incorporation) and Memorandum and Articles of Association
Proof of address (utility bills, bank card statements or credit card statements with address issued within three months)
The above‑mentioned documents of shareholders and directors need to be certified by professionals such as lawyers or accountants.
