Offshore · BVI FSC
BVI investment business licensing
A British Virgin Islands investment business licence is a long-standing, well-regarded offshore option. The BVI pair a common-law system with a recognised regulator and a deep history in international financial structuring, which gives the licence more standing than entry-level offshore permissions.
The regulator
The BVI Financial Services Commission supervises investment business under the Securities and Investment Business Act (SIBA), with categories matched to activities such as dealing, advising, and managing. The common-law foundation and long track record are a large part of the jurisdiction’s credibility.
What the licence permits
Regulated under the BVI FSC
- Carry on investment business as a licensed firm under SIBA
- Deal in, arrange, or manage investments by category
- Serve a broad international client base
Who it suits
Firms that want a credible, common-law offshore base with genuine international standing.
Market access
Wide international reach from a well-established offshore centre with a strong structuring pedigree.
What to weigh
The BVI carries more weight than entry-level offshore, and its substance and economic-presence rules reflect that. It suits firms that want offshore efficiency without the lightest-touch reputation.
We run the British Virgin Islands application end to end
Whether you build from new or acquire an existing licensed entity, BrokLicense handles incorporation, the regulator application, the AML and compliance framework, banking and liquidity introductions, and the trading stack. You stay the principal. We do the work, in confidence, and stay on for compliance once you are live.
Cost, capital, and timelines depend on your model and are set out in a first consultation, under NDA, not published here.
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Every engagement begins under a mutual NDA. Set out the firm you intend to operate and the timeline you are working to, and you leave the first consultation with a recommended jurisdiction, the route to the licence, and a defined scope of work.
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