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
Does the company need a registered agent and office in the BVI?
Yes. A company continuing into the BVI must appoint a BVI-licensed registered agent and establish a registered office in the BVI.
Can a BVI company issue different classes of shares?
Yes. BVI companies may issue various classes of shares, including ordinary, preference, redeemable shares, as well as shares with or without voting rights.
Is there a requirement for contracts to be governed by BVI law?
There is no legal requirement for contracts to be governed by BVI law. Parties may freely choose the applicable law for their contracts—including, for instance, English law or New York law—and BVI courts will generally respect the parties’ choice of law, provided it does not contravene public policy.
What is a joint venture (JV)?
A joint venture is a formal business arrangement in which two or more parties combine their resources to pursue a specific project or commercial activity. Participants share in the control, risks, and rewards associated with the venture.
Are shareholder agreements confidential?
Yes. Shareholder agreements are private documents and are not typically lodged with the corporate registry, in contrast to the articles of association.
