British Virgin Islands company formation: 2026 guide

British Virgin Islands is a offshore jurisdiction in the Caribbean. Headline taxation: 0% corporate tax. Companies are typically operational in 3 days from approximately $2,500 all-in for first-year set-up.

Tax headline

0% corporate tax

Formation

3 days

From

$2,500

Treaties

Limited

Substance

Economic Substance Act 2018 — relevant activities must demonstrate substance

Banking

Limited domestic banking; introductions to EMIs and Caribbean/Asia correspondents

What we use British Virgin Islands for

· Holding company
· Crypto VC fund
· Token issuer

Highlights

· BVI Business Companies Act
· No exchange controls
· Common law
· Strong fund regime

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