Offshore · Mid track

BVI.

Its regulator is the BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC).

Our published timeline is 4–6 months statutory (realistic 8–14 months).

BVI is one of 15 Mid-track jurisdictions we run, and one of 6 we cover in the offshore group.

BVI at a glance.

Licence
VASP registration (VASP Act 2022)
Regulator
BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC)
Categories
General VASP · Custody · Exchange
Application fee
USD 5,000–15,000 (custody/exchange 15k)
Capital
No minimum; evidence 6–12 months' operating expenses
Timeline
4–6 months statutory (realistic 8–14 months)

Figures are the current published cost and timeline for a clean file. We confirm both in writing before you commit.

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