Launch Your British Virgin Islands
Holding Company
A BVI holdco where 'zero tax' is told honestly.
'The BVI has zero tax' is true - and one of the most misunderstood sentences in cross-border planning. For a Canadian owner, the tax simply happens in Canada. Orbit builds a genuine BVI structure, handles the economic-substance filings, and runs the Canadian T1134/T1135 side so the zero-tax-plus-exempt-surplus combination is legitimate, not a liability.
Key Jurisdiction
Considerations
Setting up a corporate entity in Singapore comes with standard regulatory compliance items. Orbit ensures complete legal alignment with ACRA guidelines from day one.
100% Fully Managed Support
From resident nominee directors to local corporate secretary requirements, we cover every compliance checkpoint seamlessly.
Tax on income, gains and dividends
A clean, neutral holding wrapper recognised worldwide. For a Canadian owner, the tax simply happens in Canada.
Canada-BVI TIEA in force
The Tax Information Exchange Agreement makes the BVI a designated treaty country, so genuine active business income can reach exempt surplus, repatriable tax-free to a Canadian parent.
Economic Substance Act
BVI companies must meet economic-substance requirements for relevant activities. Pure-equity holding companies face a reduced test, but filings and registers are mandatory.
to 72h Incorporation speed
Very fast go-live, with minimal share capital (typically USD 1).
Quick Facts
| Feature | Value | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Special purpose vehicles (SPVs), simple holding, pre-IPO, joint ventures, family wealth | Fast, low-cost, zero tax |
| Setup speed | ~24–72 hours | Very fast go-live |
| Minimum share capital | None (typical: USD 1) | Minimal entry cost |
| Local director needed | No | Flexible governance |
| Company secretary | Not mandatory (often provided by RA) | Lower admin |
Special purpose vehicles (SPVs), simple holding, pre-IPO, joint ventures, family wealth
Fast, low-cost, zero tax
~24–72 hours
Very fast go-live
None (typical: USD 1)
Minimal entry cost
No
Flexible governance
Not mandatory (often provided by RA)
Lower admin
What’s Included & Pricing
Complete transparency. Review what is covered under our standard package and how our tailored corporate pricing is structured.
Standard Package Inclusions
- Incorporation
- Registered Office
- Annual Compliance
- Accounting & Recordkeeping
- Economic Substance & Annual Return Filing
Tailored Transparent Pricing
We tailor pricing based on your business profile, structure, and scope of services. Costs are discussed and confirmed after a quick review of your requirements - ensuring you only pay for what you actually need.
Why BVI Works for Holding Companies
Globally Recognized
A widely understood jurisdiction for SPVs and holding structures, trusted by banks, funds, and counterparties worldwide.
Zero Tax
0% corporate income tax, no capital gains tax, and no withholding tax on dividends, interest, or royalties.
Fast & Straightforward
Incorporation is fast and governance is simple, with a structure that's widely understood.
Limited Treaties
Note: the BVI has a limited tax treaty network, so foreign withholding at source often applies.
Tax Regime For Holding Companies
Corporate income tax
0% (territory does not levy corporate income tax on BVI companies).
Dividends & capital gains
Generally not taxed in BVI.
Withholding tax
None on dividends, interest, or royalties paid by a BVI company.
Economic Substance
ES rules apply to entities carrying on “relevant activities.” Pure equity holding entities have reduced substance obligations but must file ES returns annually.
Tax treaties
Very limited DTA network; plan distributions assuming no treaty relief from BVI.
Corporate Tax Calculator
Estimate corporate tax payable on a BVI holding company.
BVI levies no corporate income tax. Economic-substance returns must still be filed annually for relevant activities.
What You Get With Orbit
A fully managed, end-to-end statutory solution for international corporate holdings.
Pre-incorporation planning
Structure design (shareholdings, financing flows), tax leakage mapping, and banking feasibility.
Company setup
Name clearance, incorporation through a licensed registered agent, constitutional documents, initial registers.
Registered office & statutory registers
Compliant local address and maintenance of registers and beneficial ownership records via the agent.
Economic substance & Governance
ES classification, annual ES returns, board minutes, and practical substance solutions (outsourcing where appropriate).
Banking support
Guidance and introductions for multicurrency bank/fintech accounts (often outside BVI), with KYC preparation.
Accounting & filings
Recordkeeping framework, annual financial return preparation, and coordination with the agent.
How The ProcessWorks
A highly structured compliance timeline tracking setup steps from day zero kickoff to annual filings.
Kickoff & KYC (Day 0)
Collect IDs, proof of address, and group structure; define use case and ES profile.
Incorporation (~1–3 days)
File through a licensed registered agent; receive incorporation documents and company number.
Golive
Registered office confirmed; initial registers and officer appointments completed; governance calendar set up.
Banking & operations
We support account opening (jurisdiction/provider depends on your profile and substance).
Ongoing compliance
Maintain records; deliver annual financial return to the agent; file ES return as required; handle renewals.
What we need from you
Shareholder/director KYC (passports/IDs, proof of address).
Ownership chart and source of funds overview.
Intended activities , transaction flows, and expected volume.
Any specific objectives (e.g., SPV for a financing, future exit, dividend routing).
Who this is ideal for
SPVs for financing, M&A, or singleasset holdings.
Who this is ideal for
Special purpose vehicles (SPVs)
Simple holding
Pre-IPO
Joint ventures
Family wealth
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BVI Holding Company
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Pricing
Custom Pricing
Setup fee plus annual management fee per entity. Multi-entity discounts available.
A widely recognized, zero-tax layer for SPVs and clean asset holding, with fast setup and simple governance.
Jurisdiction Quick Facts
Why BVI Works
- 0% corporate, capital gains, and withholding tax
- Globally understood for SPVs and holding structures
- Fast incorporation and simple governance
- Beneficial ownership kept private with the registered agent
Standard Package Inclusions
- Incorporation via licensed registered agent
- Registered agent and registered office
- Annual government compliance
- Economic substance and annual return filing
- Accounting and recordkeeping