The BVI has clear advantages over other low tax or tax exempt centres.

The BVI

  • no annual return is required
  • no disclosure of the beneficial owners is required
  • no Company Secretary is required
  • no local Director is required
  • Directors and Shareholders meetings may take place anywhere (even via telephone)

Bermuda

  • requires a Company Secretary
  • requires to file an annual return
  • requires local Directors
  • requires local meetings

The Caymans

  • requires to file an annual return
  • requires a government Register of Directors
  • requires local director and shareholder meetings
The Cook Islands
  • requires to file an annual return
  • requires a government Register of Directors
  • requires a Company Secretary
  • requires local Directors
The Isle of Man
  • requires to file an annual return
  • requires a government register of Directors
  • requires a Company Secretary
  • requires a local Director
Jersey
  • requires disclosure of the beneficial owners
Samoa
  • requires a Company Secretary
  • the usual authorised capital is US$ 1,000,000.00
The Turks & Caicos
  • require to file an annual return