Speaker(s)
- Mr Joe Cheung, Managing Director in Hong Kong, Harneys Fiduciary
- Ms Amy Roost, Managing Director in London, Harneys Fiduciary
- Mr Raymond Ng, Partner, Harneys
- Ms Wendy Kam FCG HKFCG(PE), Managing Director – Corporate Secretarial Services, In.Corp Corporate Services (HK) Limited (Chair)
Description
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) remains a leading jurisdiction for global business, with over 350,000 active companies benefiting from its flexible and robust corporate framework. In response to evolving international standards and regulatory pressures, the BVI Business Companies Act has undergone significant amendments, effective in 2025. These changes are impacting both new and existing entities, corporate service providers, fund managers, family offices, professionals and businesses operating in or from Hong Kong — a key hub for managing BVI structures.
In this seminar, expert speakers from Harneys Fiduciary, alongside a seasoned lawyer from Harneys will break down the key amendments, offering clear guidance from legal and fiduciary perspectives to ensure continued compliance and strategic adaptation in the BVI's dynamic business environment.
The seminar will conclude with a panel discussion providing a balanced perspective combining fiduciary administration and legal expertise, followed by an interactive Q&A session to address specific queries.
Key outline:
- Overview of the 2025 amendments to the BVI Business Companies Act
- New filing requirements for BVI entities
- Compliance strategies for existing entities
- Impact on Corporate service providers and Fund managers
- Future outlook and strategic adaptation
Remarks on this Online Session:
- This is the online session. If you wish to join in person, please click HERE for the physical session.
- Registration will be closed on 10 May 2025 at 5.00pm.
- Once enrolment in this online session is confirmed by the Institute, requests to change to physical session will not be entertained.
- Online session will be delivered via Zoom facility. The Institute has made every effort to ensure that the quality of the internet connection is sufficient for media streaming. Attendees should ensure that they are in an area of stable internet connection with suitable bandwidth as this can affect user’s experience.
Level: Intermediate
Speakers' bios:
Mr Joe Cheung
Ms Amy Roost
Mr Raymond Ng
Ms Wendy Kam (Chair)
Seat guarantee will only be given to HKCGI Fellows and/or Practitioner’s Endorsement (PE) holders if registered 10 clear working days with payment prior to the date of the seminar.