BVI substance video series - 3: Holding companies

The third video from our BVI substance series looks at what economic substance means for one of the most common types of company in the BVI – holding companies.

Throughout this eight part series we are examining the background and implications of the Economic Substance (Companies and Limited Partnerships) Act 2018 (ESA) which applies to all legal entities carrying on 'relevant activities' in the BVI.

Watch the third video below.

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