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• Appointment of Authorized Officer
• Appointment of Representative Person
• Declaration of Eligibility
• Original Bill(s) of Sale
• Certificate of Incorporation (if company)
• Certificate of Good Standing (if the company more than one year old)
• Statutory fee (see list obtainable from Registry)

There are several advantages, 10 of them are:

• Registry is a member of the Red Ensign Group. Ships flying the Flag are entitled to British Diplomatic / Consular support and Royal Navy Protection. In addition to its own full survey and certification resources in-house, BVI has access to the range of technical expertise of the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
• Registered ownership is permitted to citizens of and, companies registered in BVI, UK and all BritishTerritories. Likewise, those of the EU, CARICOM & OECS are eligible for registration as Owners of Virgin Islands Ships. Other nationals (individuals and/or company) permitted to own minority interest in Virgin Islands ship.

• Low Initial Registration & Annual Maintenance fees.
• Registry is specialized in Yacht registration and Certificates are recognized worldwide.
• Facilitates simple yet secure registration of ship, mortgages, discharge of mortgages, change/transfer of ownership and other proprietary interests and services.
• Full corporate, legal, telecommunications and courier services readily available in BVI.

• Political and social stability in BVI and British Judicial System.
• BVI is the Yachting Mecca of the Caribbean, equipped with modern state-of-the -art facilities, berths, accommodation, supplies and services.
• Prompt, courteous and efficient service. Fully computerized Fleet Management System and Database.
• BVI is recognized worldwide as a reputable offshore financial centre, leading the world in company formation and related corporate services.

The BVI National Commission is one of the key partners of the international organization, UNESCO. (United Nation Educational Scientific Cultural Organization)

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The current schedule of all the fees and charges connected with registration in BVI as well as other administrative services are obtainable from the Registry.

A document is a unit of recorded information. It becomes a record when it is used in pursuance of legal obligations or in the transaction of business.

The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) is the designated administrative hub of national disaster management mechanism in the Virgin Islands.  It provides the centralized coordination and control of emergency or disaster response and relief mechanisms on a 24 hour basis.

DDM serves as the overall coodinating agency to ensure implementation of the policied and plans that have been set by National Disaster Management Council.  DDM maintains the office in a state of rediness for the activatiion on the NEOC at short notice. The activation of the NEOC requires a significant change in roles and responsibilites among DDM staff. Guidelines have been developed and tested which allows for a smooth transition.

Employees are responsible for reviewing and agreeing to the standards and objectives listed on their performance agreement. If an employee does not fully understand an objective or standard, it is his/her responsibility to make their uncertainty known and seek out the necessary clarification. Employees are responsible for remaining open to suggestions and feedback from their supervisor and are encourage asking questions and seeking input when they are unsure of what to do. Employees are responsible for attending all meeting with their supervisor and discussing their performance in an open, honest and professional way. Employees are responsible for preparing a self assessment prior to the their annual assessment meeting and taking an active role in the assessment process. Finally, employees are responsible for pursuing available training and development opportunities and making any changes to their behavior recommended as a result of the assessment.

•     United States:  4 - 17 business days
•     United Kingdom:  10 - 25 business days
•     Caribbean Region:  3 - 7 business days  

Please note the length of time given is only an approximation, and does not account for possible custom clearance delays, airline transshipment delays.

(1) A Thousand Dollars ($1000.00 USD) and twelve (12) months imprisonment

(2) Deportation is desirable under any violation of the Immigration and Passport Act (CAP. 130).

The Labour Arbitration Tribunal is an independent tribunal set up under the Labour Code, 2010 with the power to make orders and awards with the same force as an order or award of the High Court. The parties appearing before the Tribunal are entitled to the same rights or privileges as they would have before any court. In the exercise of its powers, it cannot be directed or controlled by any other person or authority.

The National Business Bureau is an entity within the Department of Trade and Consumer Affairs, which was established specifically for the development of the MSME sector.  

The mandate of the Office of Gender Affairs is to promote gender equality and equity through programs and policies, in an effort to comply with the Convention for the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) and in preparation for periodic reviews to achieve a gender just society.