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Company restorations in the BVI and the Business Companies (Amendment) Act 2022's transitional provisions – FAQs
The rules surrounding BVI company restorations were changed significantly by the introduction of the BVI Business Compan...
Insight 30/05/2023- BVI
Relocating to Jersey?
This article was first published in DiCasa Magazine. The perfect blend of city life, countryside charm and a beach desti...
Insight 26/05/2023- Jersey
An offshore perspective: reservation of powers in BVI trusts
What is a 'trust', how are they established and, more importantly, how are they controlled? This article explores how th...
Insight 25/05/2023- BVI
New guidance for first-time buyers in Jersey - who qualifies?
Due to uncertainty arising from previous guidance, the Government of Jersey has now issued new guidance to clarify who w...
Insight 23/05/2023- Jersey
The Caribbean Turquoise Bond: An achievable prospect or just a beautiful fantasy?
Imagine the scene. You're breathing in the clean air through the window of an electric tram on your short, subsidised mo...
Insight 11/05/2023- Cayman
Key points to consider when handling personal data
With news stories of ransomware attacks ever increasing, so too does the potential compromise of personal data held by e...
Guides 28/04/2023- Cayman
The importance of reviewing your will and estate planning
Estate planning is a crucial aspect of financial planning that helps individuals formalise their wishes with regard to d...
Guides 27/04/2023- Jersey
The Island Development Plan review
A closer look at the dilemma facing Guernsey's Development & Planning Authority (DPA) as it seeks to deliver updated...
Insight 27/04/2023- Guernsey
Top tips to getting your planning application right first time
This article was first published by Island Families in March 2023 and can be viewed here. During the Covid-19 pandemic, ...
Guides 14/04/2023- Guernsey
Registration of British lasting powers of attorney
It has long been possible, under Rule 17/3(1)(b) of the Royal Court (Jersey) Rules 2004, for the Judicial Greffier to he...
Insight 06/04/2023- Jersey
25-year-old mutual will overturned on grounds of son's undue influence
A pair of mutual Wills drafted by a couple in 1998 have been overturned by the High Court of England and Wales following...
Insight 04/04/2023- Guernsey
Names of BVI Directors
From 1 January 2023, the Registrar shall make available, upon request, the names of incumbent directors of any BVI compa...
Guides 27/03/2023- BVI
