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Legal Guides
BVI Companies: When do you need to be regulated?
29th March, 2012
Some companies incorporated in the British Virgin Islands require a licence from the BVI Financial Services Commission. This guide provides an overview of licensing regimes and is intended to help owners and directors of BVI business companies determine whether or not their business requires a licence.
29th March, 2012
Some companies incorporated in the British Virgin Islands require a licence from the BVI Financial Services Commission. This guide provides an overview of licensing regimes and is intended to help owners and directors of BVI business companies determine whether or not their business requires a licence.
Guide to Cayman Companies
20th February, 2012
This guide discusses the law surrounding companies in the Cayman Islands and includes information about types of companies, administrative requirements, shares and fees.
20th February, 2012
This guide discusses the law surrounding companies in the Cayman Islands and includes information about types of companies, administrative requirements, shares and fees.
Cayman Trusts: An Overview
24th October, 2011
This guide provides a general overview of Cayman trusts including the types of trust and their practical uses. Trusts are created when assets are placed under the control of a trustee for beneficiaries or a specific purpose.
24th October, 2011
This guide provides a general overview of Cayman trusts including the types of trust and their practical uses. Trusts are created when assets are placed under the control of a trustee for beneficiaries or a specific purpose.
Cayman Trusts: STAR Trusts
24th October, 2011
This guide outlines the key features of STAR Trusts in the Cayman islands and identifies the uses of such trusts.
24th October, 2011
This guide outlines the key features of STAR Trusts in the Cayman islands and identifies the uses of such trusts.
BVI & Cayman Investment Funds Comparison Overview
29th June, 2011
This table provides a basic comparison of key features of BVI and Cayman investment funds in areas including legal structures, types of funds available, regulatory and AML requirements and fees.
29th June, 2011
This table provides a basic comparison of key features of BVI and Cayman investment funds in areas including legal structures, types of funds available, regulatory and AML requirements and fees.
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16th May
16th May
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15th May
15th May
New BVI Business Companies Regulations have been published http://t.co/enHzjeun
10th May
10th May

