概要

This eSeminar is a recorded session of the “Offshore Structures and Updates on the BVI Business Companies Act" webinar held on 8 September 2025.

Mr Vincent Chan provides a comprehensive overview of three leading offshore jurisdictions – the Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands (BVI), and Bermuda. Key topics include the comparison of offshore companies, corporate reorganisations, re-domiciliation processes, and the latest amendmants to the BVI Business Companies Act.

宗旨

After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Identify the key characteristics and purposes of common offshore jurisdictions, including the Cayman Islands, the British Virgin Islands (BVI), and Bermuda.
- Describe the basic structures, company types, and reorganisation options available within these offshore jurisdictions, including re‑domiciliation/continuation processes.
- Summarise the recent amendments to the BVI Business Companies Act and recognise their implications for practitioners working with offshore entities.

內容

1. Overview of Offshore Jurisdictions: Cayman Islands, BVI and Bermuda
2. Comparison of Offshore Companies
3. Offshore Structure & Corporate Reorganisation
4. Re-domiciliation / Continuation of Offshore Companies or Companies into Offshore
5. Amendments to the BVI Business Companies Act

對象

Practitioners or professionals, such as asset and wealth management practitioners, who wish to gain a better understanding of the uses of offshore entities in jurisdictions like the Cayman Islands, BVI, and Bermuda, as well as recent trends.