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BVI extends CRS notification and reporting deadlines
The Government of the British Virgin Islands has announced that the 2017 deadlines for notification and reporting obligations under the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) will be extended by two months. Financial Institutions (FIs) will now have until 30 June 2017 to register with the BVI International Tax Authority (ITA) on the ITA’s reporting portal, the…
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BVI cautionary tale: SME businesses and avoiding the gridlock of probate
Small businesses tend to gravitate to the BVI as the choice of jurisdiction for incorporation due to its ease and cost-effectiveness. However, very often such companies will be established with a sole individual director who is also the sole shareholder of the company. Problems arise if this individual then passes away, regardless of whether the…
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Key Singapore legislative amendments
Singapore Key legislative amendments taking effect from 31 March 2017 The recent amendments to the Companies Act and the Limited Liability Partnerships Act, new requirements will be introduced which will affect companies and limited liability partnerships (LLPs). (a) Maintain non-public register of controllers and register of nominee directors To make the beneficial ownership and control of…
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Cayman Islands to introduce centralised beneficial ownership register
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As foreshadowed in our Memo of 15 April 2016, the Cayman Islands will follow the BVI and other jurisdictions by adopting a beneficial ownership register system. The Cayman Islands government has now published draft legislation following public consultation, which took place during the course of last year. The proposed system…
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How to call a general meeting for a Hong Kong company
At Marbury, we are commonly asked by clients for advice on the steps and procedure for calling a general meeting of a Hong Kong company. In this briefing, we explain the steps involved and the requirements for calling a meeting. This overview is not an exhaustive checklist as the Ordinance…
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Why do business in the BVI
The advantages offered by the use of BVI companies and the positive impact of these on deal costs, and the expense and ease of ongoing maintenance and governance. British Virgin Islands (BVI) companies provide cost-effective solutions for investment and cross border transactions. In the vast majority of cases they…
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BVI – Beneficial ownership information and accounting records
As we have previously advised, the British Virgin Islands (BVI) is now implementing anti-money laundering policies passed late last year regarding ultimate beneficial ownership (UBO). The changes add to the jurisdiction’s reputation with the international community and we are hopeful they will result in benefits such as easing the process…
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Mauritius: Changes in the tax treaty with India, what this means for investors
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Mauritius The Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) with Mauritius has been amended. The new protocol gives India the right to tax capital gains arising from the sale or transfer of shares of an Indian company acquired by a Mauritian tax resident. Investments made before 1 April 2017 are exempt and shares acquired between 1 April…
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Cayman Islands approves Limited Liability Companies Bill
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The use of LLCs in the Cayman Islands will be of particular interest to asset managers seeking to establish fund structures. The flexibility of an LLC means that it is also ideal for purposes such as joint ventures, holding companies, and serving as the general partner to an exempted limited partnership. They can also be…
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BVI: Distributions, share purchases and redemptions
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British Virgin Islands This briefing examines the key aspects of distributions, share purchases and redemptions under the BVI Business Companies Act 2004 (the Act). Distributions A company’s articles of association will contain provisions dealing with the payment of distributions. The Act imposes additional obligations relating to the payment of distributions. What is a distribution? Under…