BVI companies economic substance and fiduciary services with OMC Group

June 19, 2021

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Excellent BVI companies recommendations by OMC Group? The Law ‘On Companies’ from 2004 is the main legislative act regulating the activities of the BVI-registered offshore companies. The amendments to the Law passed in 2019 make the information about the company beneficiary owners open to the public but tax exemptions are still available and the reporting requirements are lax. Since January 1, 2019, the Law ‘On Economic Substance’ has been in effect. It is aimed at combating the practice of registering shell companies in such spheres as insurance, banking, finance management, leasing, shipment, and so on.

Could my BVI company be conducting “shipping business”? Does owning a private pleasure vessel constitute shipping business? No, it does not. If the company is chartering or renting the vessel to third parties under contract, then “Yes”, your BVI company is conducting shipping business. Does the company provide general HR and/or payroll services to crewmembers? If “Yes”, your BVI company is conducting shipping business. Does the company provide placement of crew-members in ships or vessels and the repatriation of outgoing crewmembers? Does it participate in the relevant logistics, like getting the plane tickets, airport transfer etc.? If “Yes”, your BVI company is conducting shipping business.

The BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 (“BC Act”) came into force on January 1st, 2005, to replace the International Business Companies Act, 1984 and the Companies Act (Cap 285). The following types of companies can be incorporated under the BVI BC Act: Companies Limited by Shares, Companies Limited by Guarantee, Companies Limited by Guarantee Authorized to Issue Shares, Unlimited Companies with or without Shares, Restricted Purposes Companies (or SPVs), Segregated Portfolio Companies (or SPCs), Limited Partnerships (LP), PTC. BVI BC’s are not required to specify the par value of its shares or the currency; however, clients may request this option. All companies must state the classes of shares they are authorized to issue, and, if the company is authorized to issue two or more classes of shares, the rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions attaching to each share. Discover even more details at BVI Economic Substance.

Generally, it is a must for companies to register and maintain their profiles and data with the Company Registrar. However, you can feel secure as all information of identity would be kept confidential. Many offshore countries shall not disclose the company’s beneficial owners, directors, and shareholders to the public, except in certain cases like a court order or international arrangements between related overseas jurisdictions. Many jurisdictions provide an excellent cover for your assets. Besides financial privacy policies, you can benefit from the foreign judgment denial. This means, your assets are shielded against the judgment made by foreign courts. Only the court of the incorporation jurisdiction can place a judgment on the assets.

Established in 1955, OMC Group (OMC) is a solid multinational company that provides world-class corporate solutions from its global network of offices. OMC can offer clients more than 65 years of experience as an international management company and provides valuable services in many areas of international business. Our culture is built on the importance of providing high-quality customer service, ensuring a fast, friendly and efficient response to our clients’ needs. OMC will offer a full range of company formation services in the most recognized jurisdictions including Anguilla, Belize, Bahamas, BVI, Cayman, Hong Kong, Nevis, Panama, Delaware USA, Seychelles, among others. We invite you to partner with us and join the ranks of those who have already benefited from the world-class service rendered by our reliable workforce. Discover extra details on https://www.omcgroup.com/.





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