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BVI Finance hosts private sector sessions on Economic Substance Code

- Sessions held in VI, Hong Kong & London
BVI Finance is hosting education sessions for the private sector in Hong Kong and London, as well as in the Virgin Islands (VI), following the publication of the draft Economic Substance Code by the International Tax Authority (ITA). Photo: Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – BVI Finance is hosting education sessions for the private sector in Hong Kong and London, as well as in the Virgin Islands (VI), following the publication of the draft Economic Substance Code by the International Tax Authority (ITA).

The draft Code sets out the effects of the Economic Substance Act 2018 and provides guidance to ensure that legal entities which fall within the scope of the legislation are aware of the actions they need to take to ensure compliance.

The sessions, chaired by Elise Donovan, the Chief Executive Officer of BVI Finance, provide private sector representatives with the opportunity to hear directly from the drafting team, Attorney Michael Furness, QC, Adviser Steve Johnson and Executive Director of the Office of International Business (Regulations) Neil M. Smith.

The first series of education sessions were held in the VI last week, including briefings with the Association of Registered Agents and the BVI Chamber of Commerce. Following sessions in Hong Kong this week, the final one will take place in London on May 7, 2019, with the total number of attendees across all three destinations expected to reach around 800 people.

The draft Code can be viewed on the BVI Finance website here.

Presentations well received

Commenting, Elise Donovan, Chief Executive Officer of BVI Finance, said: “We are pleased and grateful for the engagement of the BVI’s global business and financial services sector, both on-island and internationally, as we work towards the most effective solution for implementing the Economic Substance Act. The presentations have been very well received, with many private sector attendees noting they were thankful of the opportunity to engage on this important topic, and that their confidence in their continuing relationship with the BVI has only increased. The process of establishing the Act has been a collaborative process throughout and this approach will be maintained over the coming weeks and months as it is actively implemented.

“Although the process is still ongoing, BVI Finance is working alongside the BVI Government to help implement the legislation in a manner that will meet the EU’s substance needs, whilst preserving the future and continued prosperity of our successful business and financial services industry. Together we will continue to cement the BVI’s position as a global leader in international trade, business and investment.”

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