Incorporating in BVI
Annual Management and Compliance Services
Annual Renewal Requirements for
BVI Business Companies (BCs)
After registering a Business Company in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), it is essential to pay annual renewal fees to maintain its legal status. These mandatory fees include the government renewal fee, the registered agent fee (which also covers the registered office address), and a compliance fee to support routine verification of the company’s beneficial owners, shareholders, and directors.
In addition to the standard renewal fees, your company may incur professional service fees depending on the additional services you choose to engage. These optional services may include the appointment of a third-party director or board member, nominee shareholding or share custody, company secretary, business address services, call handling, bank account setup, and more.
BVI Business Company Registration and Annual Fee Schedule
All fees are detailed in our official schedule of fees. Annual fees are billed once a year, in accordance with the BVI company registry’s renewal timetable:
- Companies registered between January and June must pay annual fees by May 31 of the following year and each subsequent year.
- Companies registered between July and December must pay annual fees by November 30, starting the year after incorporation.
Failure to pay Atrium’s service fees may result in the discontinuation of those specific services. However, the company remains liable for services already rendered.
If government renewal fees are not paid on time, late penalties will apply as per the BVI Business Companies Act. Continued non-payment of renewal and penalty fees may lead to the company being struck off the register, meaning it will no longer be legally permitted to operate or manage its assets. Reinstating a struck-off company is possible, but it involves a costly and time-consuming process.
Registered Office Requirements
According to BVI law, all companies must maintain a registered office within the jurisdiction. At Atrium BVI, we consider this a cornerstone of effective company management. To this end, we have assembled a skilled team of professionals and invested in a strong IT infrastructure to deliver top-tier service and support to our clients.
Atrium BVI Services
Besides incorporation services in BVI
Atrium team will help your company with:
- Payment of annual government license fee and related charges
- Acting as the Local Registrar
- Maintenance of statutory records, including the Registers of Directors, Members, and Mortgages & Charges
- Routine compliance management, including periodic file reviews and handling official correspondence
- Provision of ad-hoc services such as certificates of incumbency or good standing
- Filing of statutory documents
- Company searches and document legalisation
- Regular updates and memos on local regulatory developments
