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Investment property: British Virgin Islands (BVI)

We act on the buyer's side: shortlist, checks, end-to-end deal support.

The British Virgin Islands are first and foremost an offshore financial center, not a conventional property market. The market itself is tiny: mostly high-end villas and plots on Tortola and Virgin Gorda, with few transactions and limited liquidity. To buy, a foreigner needs a government-issued Non-Belonger Land Holding Licence - it is granted for a specific property, the process takes months, and approval is not guaranteed. Ownership grants neither residency nor the right to live on the islands: immigration status in the BVI is handled separately and conservatively. Frankly, this is a market for people who already have business ties to the islands or want this specific place, not for yield hunting.

Our work here starts with an honest assessment: whether this market suits you at all, and for what purpose. If it does, we shortlist properties, run the licence process together with local counsel, verify title and encumbrances, and manage the transaction through to registration. Structuring is its own topic: holding BVI real estate through companies has specific rules and is regulated, and we help choose a setup that will not cause problems on a future sale or inheritance.

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Prices are indicative and cover our work on a typical case. We confirm the exact quote in writing after a short call - you know the final number before we start. Government fees and bank tariffs are billed separately unless explicitly included.

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Company formation · Business account · Personal account

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