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 the difference between solvent and insolvent liquidation?

A solvent liquidation occurs when a company is able to pay all its debts in full. In contrast, an insolvent liquidation arises when the company is unable to meet its debts as they become due, necessitating either a Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation or a court-ordered winding-up.

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.
Is it permissible for foreigners to own 100% of a BVI company?
The BVI legal framework allows for 100% foreign ownership of companies by individuals or corporate entities.
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.

Why would a company choose to redomicile to the BVI?

Common reasons include:

Tax neutrality (no corporate income tax)

Political and economic stability

Flexible corporate law

Investor familiarity with BVI structures

Ease of doing business