Business and Investment FAQs

What are the VI’s most significant industries?
http://bvi.org.uk/business

What investment opportunities exist in the VI?
http://bvi.org.uk/business

What agency incorporates and checks on companies registered in the Virgin Islands?
The VI Registry of Corporate Affairs is the equivalent of the UK’s Companies House.

How do I conduct a company search?
Information on companies formed in the British Virgin Islands can be obtained from the Registry of Corporate Affairs. A small fee is charged for each service. Search request forms are available from the Registry of Corporate Affairs.

There are currently no facilities for conducting internet searches of companies registered in the VI. Completed search request forms can be sent to the Registry of Corporate Affairs by email, fax, post, or courier. Contact details are below.

Registry of Corporate Affairs
P.O. Box 418, Road Town, Tortola, Virgin Islands
Tel: +284 494 5355 or +284 494 5356
Fax: +284 494 7974 or +284 494-6331
Email: internationalsearches@bvifsc.vg

How does one register or incorporate a company in the VI?
The BVI Registry of Corporate Affairs, a division of the BVI Financial Services Commission, deals with applications to incorporate companies.