Company Formation in the BVI

The British Virgin Islands Business Company is one of the world's most widely used vehicles for holding assets and international trade. Maalouf Law Firm forms your BVI company and keeps it compliant with current standards.

Why the BVI?

• A flexible, low-cost, tax-neutral company
• the most widely recognised offshore vehicle
• fast formation
• strong confidentiality within a compliant framework
• ideal for holding structures.

How it works

1. Consultation
2. Company formed and registered agent appointed
3. Substance and compliance set up
4. Banking where required

What we handle

• Jurisdiction and structure advice, matched to your market and tax position
• Name check and reservation
• Preparation and filing of all formation documents
• Registered agent or registered address where required
• Corporate documents and certified copies
• Guidance toward banking and ongoing compliance

What we will ask from you

• A clear copy of each owner’s and director’s passport
• Proof of residential address for each owner and director
• A short description of what the company will do
• Details of the owners and the ultimate beneficial owners
• Your preferred company name, plus one or two alternatives

After the company is formed

• Open a business bank account — we guide and support your application
• Register for the relevant tax numbers and understand your filing duties
• Set up a compliance calendar so annual filings and renewals are never missed
• Obtain apostilled or certified copies of your documents when a bank or counterparty requires them

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