Horizon Corporate Consultants Limited
delivering the 'BVI Advantage'

The British Virgin Islands is the world’s leading offshore corporate jurisdiction. This premier position is centered on the “BVI Advantage” comprised of:-

• British Overseas Territory status with a Governor appointed by London thereby giving the security and comfort of a politically and economically stable climate.
• Locally elected Government with a constantly enlightened and pro-active view to growing the jurisdiction’s financial industry.
• Long history of close government and private sector co-operation on industry development.
• The jurisdiction has had more than 20 years constant growth proving the reliability and efficacy of its products.
• Certainty of a legal system based on English law giving access to a fair justice regime and to legal remedies.
• The Business Company legislation provides for flexible planning, is innovative and very user-friendly.
• Business companies are specifically exempted from local taxation.
• Absence of any corporation or capital gains taxes, gift taxes, death duties and wealth/inheritance taxes.
• Stability of currency and for the ease of transacting business: the United States Dollar is the official currency of the jurisdiction.
• An absence of exchange controls which facilitates investment freedom.
• Little red tape or bureaucracy.
• Experienced workforce ensuring professional advice and efficient service levels.
• Business and corporate services augmented by a growing legal industry attracting international law firms and the presence of international accounting and audit firms.
• Modern electronic systems permit instantaneous communications.
• Strong compliance and anti-money laundering practices enhance the good name, reputation and respectability of the jurisdiction.