The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is a leading global finance centre, internationally recognised for companies, trusts and investment funds. International businesses are attracted to the BVI for its strong and pragmatic legal framework, tax neutrality, modernised legislation, and reliable control policies. Major respected companies worldwide use BVI Business Companies and Limited Partnerships to manage their cross-border activities. Over 140 major businesses listed on the London, New York or Hong Kong main stock exchanges use BVI vehicles to support their international investment activities.

BVI structures are often used for holding companies for various assets (including digital assets), investment funds and managers, corporate group structuring, investment business, joint ventures, stock exchange listings, real estate, and family, trust, estate and succession planning.