At Hunte & Co., our Corporate Law team provides thoughtful, practical guidance to help businesses at every stage, from business formation and structuring, to managing transactions, to transferring or dissolving a company. Our core values—including consideration for clients, respect for colleagues, and service to our community—inform every aspect of our work. We take the time to understand each client’s unique goals, and to advance them with professionalism and integrity.

We regularly assist clients with:

  • Contracts
  • Corporate Advisory and Governance
  • Joint Ventures
  • Mergers
  • Redomiciliation & Continuation
  • Shareholder Agreements
  • Employment law and Business Practice
  • Commercial Transactions
  • Business Formation and Structuring
  • Solvent Corporate Liquidations

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a shareholder agreement?
A shareholder agreement is a formal legal contract entered into by a company's shareholders, setting out their respective rights, duties, and obligations, as well as provisions governing the management and operation of the company.
Do commercial transactions require government approval or registration?

In most cases, government approval is not required. It should be noted, however, that:

Security interests can be registered to establish priority.

There are no foreign currency controls in the BVI.

Stamp duty may apply to real estate transactions or documents relating to land in the BVI, though offshore transactions are typically exempt.

What is the distinction between a merger and a consolidation in the BVI?

A merger occurs when one company remains in existence and incorporates the assets and liabilities of the other entity or entities, which cease to exist. In contrast, a consolidation involves the dissolution of all merging companies and the creation of a new company, which assumes ownership of all assets and liabilities of the former entities.

What is a Registered Agent, and is one required?
A Registered Agent is a BVI-licensed service provider responsible for incorporation and ongoing compliance matters. Appointment of a Registered Agent is mandatory for all BVI Business Companies.
Can companies redomicile into or out of the BVI?
Yes. The BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 permits both inward and outward continuation, subject to compliance with the requirements of the BVI and the foreign jurisdiction.