Herebelow please note some news published by BVI Financial Services Commission recently:
VIRRGIN Changes
VIRRGIN users are advised of the following VIRRGIN enhancements that will be available 20 March 2017:
Amendment to Notice of Change of Registered Agent and Notice of Change of Registered Office Address Functions/Transactions.
2. For change in Registered Office - VIRRGIN users are now able to submit single or
batch filings:
a. in accordance with Sections 92A or 92B (Deemed amendment to the M&A); and
b. in accordance with Section 92C (Deemed amendment to M&A);
3. For change in Registered Agent and/or Office filed by a legal practitioner - VIRRGIN users are now able to submit the “Written Confirmation” as required by Regulation 30 in single or batch filings.
Global Change
The Caption for company type “Unregistered Foreign Entity” has been changed to “Non BVI Entity”.
Launch of Application for Extension to file Register of Directors Function
Registered Agents are reminded that the deadline for requesting an extension of time to file an initial Register of Directors is 31 March, 2017. Please use menu option to submit extension requests consistent with Section 118B (8) BVI BC Act. Extension requests may be filed for single and bulk filings.
Special Certificates – Revised Instructions
Effective immediately certificates issued by the Registrar in accordance with section 235A of the BVI Business Companies Act (special certificates) will be issued on secure certificate paper. Requestors should cease from attaching draft certificates to the R800 form when requesting these certificates. If a draft is required to be sent please send draft separately to specialcertificates@bvifsc.vg referencing the company’s name and number.