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BVI Business Companies Act, 2004

This legislation governs all companies, other than the International Business Company ("IBC"), in the BVI. Note, however, that all IBC's must re-register as Business Companies during the course of 2006; failing which, they will be deemed to have re-registered effective 1 January, 2007.

 

Offshore Jurisdictions - What's the Difference?

This article by Gordon Casey (Knight Hedge Ltd.),  takes a brief, comparative look at the regulatory regimes of the Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands and Jersey. (Published on www.hedgeco.net)

 

BVI International Business Companies Act 1984 (Cap 291)

This Act governs all IBC's in the BVI and includes amendments up until 2004.

 

A Guide to Investment Funds in the British Virgin Islands

Walker Smiths, a top-tier specialist BVI law firm, has prepared this excellent guide to the funds industry in the BVI, detailing the requirements and expenses of establishing your offshore fund there.

 

BVI Mutual Funds Act 1996

This Act governs the licensing of all fund entities in the BVI.

 

An Introduction to Funds in the Cayman
Islands

The Cayman law firm, Walkers, has compiled this
comprehensive introduction to open-ended and private equity investment funds in the Cayman Islands.

 

Cayman Islands Companies Law (2004 Revision)

This Act details the laws of the Cayman Islands relating to companies incorporated there, including the law governing exempted companies and segregated portfolio companies.

 

Cayman Islands Mutual Funds Law (2003 Revision)

This Act governs all aspects of Mutual Funds incorporated in the Cayman Islands.

 

SEC Final Rule on Adviser Registration

This document includes the text of the final rule approved by the SEC on October 26, as well as background material and a dissent by Commissioners Glassman and Atkins. The document can also be downloaded from the SEC website at www.sec.gov/rules/final.shtml

 
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