In this episode, Transactional Partner Rachel Graham and Director of Client Services Amy Roost outline the process of becoming a shareholder of a BVI company.

Key Takeaways:

• Do your due diligence as to what your rights as a shareholder will be, BVI law is very flexible in this regard.
• Key documents will be the memorandum and articles of association.
• Decision making for BVI companies tends to be predominantly at board level but protections for shareholders are possible.
• Compliance and regulatory obligations with respect to information about shareholders of BVI companies, different to those in the United Kingdom.