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When it comes to trusts and succession planning, the British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) is a well-established jurisdiction of choice.

BVI companies must file annual returns containing balance sheets and income statements with their registered agents. Companies with a December 31 year-end face a September 30, 2026 deadline, while others must file within nine months of their financial year-end. Conyers offers preparation services starting at $1,500 for simple holding companies and provides secure online filing through their client portal.

The British Virgin Islands Court of Appeal examines whether sanctions against a Russian bank unlawfully denied it access to justice in fraud proceedings, and whether the trial judge properly assessed the merits of joint tortfeasor liability claims under Russian law at the interlocutory stage.