BVI Financial Institutions (BVIFIs) are informed that the BVI Financial Account Reporting System (BVIFARS) is being updated to accommodate reporting under the Common Reporting Standards (CRS) and will be unavailable on Monday, June 19 to facilitate same.

BVI Finance showcased the jurisdiction’s unique proposition and key role in aiding investment in and from Africa at the Africa Financial Services Investment Conference (AFSIC). 

Did you miss the latest edition of BVI Forward TV featuring Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE? You can watch it tonight on JTV Channel 55 at 7:00 p.m.

BVI Financial Institutions (BVIFIs) are reminded of their annual reporting obligations for US FATCA, UK CDOT and CRS. 

The Government of the British Virgin Islands and BVI Finance Limited have officially entered into a public/private partnership to develop and promote the financial services industry.

As part of the company’s journey to become BVI Finance Limited, a public/private partnership created to better support the BVI’s financial services industry, BVI Finance has elected nine persons to its Board of Directors.

BVI Finance has unveiled its new name and is now BVI Finance Ltd (BVIFL) which completes its transition to a private company.

BVI Finance launched its 2017 to 2020 marketing and business development strategy at a private event at Maria’s by the Sea on 23 November, 2016.

The International Tax Authority of the Government of the Virgin Islands is advising the public that Guidance Notes for the Common Reporting Standards (CRS) have been updated.

Local lawyer, Ms. Vanessa King of O’Neal Webster, has been awarded the ninth STEP Founder’s Award for Outstanding Achievement.