BVI company annual fees.
A BVI Business Company is cheap to incorporate but the ongoing annual cost is what catches people out. Here is exactly what a BVI company costs every year after incorporation, line by line, for a standard single-shareholder BC with up to 50,000 authorised shares.
What you actually pay, line by line.
| Item | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| BVI FSC annual licence fee (≤50,000 shares) | USD 550 | Doubles to USD 1,350 above 50,000 shares |
| Registered agent (mandatory) | USD 900 | Per year |
| Registered office (mandatory) | USD 350 | Per year |
| ROBO / beneficial-ownership maintenance | USD 200 | Per year |
| Economic Substance notification | USD 350 | Annual filing |
| Annual Financial Return preparation | USD 200 | Required for FYs from 2023 |
| ArxSetup management retainer | USD 3,450 | Compliance calendar, filings, agent liaison |
| Year-2+ all-in | from USD 6,000 | Standard single-shareholder BC |
Government fees are pass-through and may be revised by the regulator without notice. ArxSetup professional fees are fixed and quoted in writing before engagement. Figures current May 2026.
Reviewed by qualified counsel within ArxSetup and our affiliated practices, Neo Legal (UAE) and Cornwalls (Australia). Figures verified against primary regulator sources. Last reviewed: May 2026. Est. 2021 · DDA Licence 107229 · direct registry filing partner. How we review →
Common questions.
The questions clients ask most before committing. Current to 2026, reviewed by counsel.
What are the annual fees for a BVI company in 2026?
From USD 6,000 per year all-in: BVI FSC licence (USD 550), registered agent (USD 900), registered office (USD 350), ROBO/UBO maintenance (USD 200), Economic Substance notification (USD 350), Annual Financial Return (USD 200), plus the ArxSetup management retainer.
When are BVI annual fees due?
The annual government licence fee is due by 31 May for companies incorporated January–June, and by 30 November for those incorporated July–December. Late payment triggers penalties and eventual strike-off.
What happens if I don't pay BVI annual fees?
Penalties accrue (10% then 50% surcharges), the company is marked not-in-good-standing, and after continued non-payment the Registrar strikes it off. A struck-off company cannot trade or deal with its assets until restored.
Does the BVI licence fee increase with share capital?
Yes. The FSC fee is USD 550 for up to 50,000 authorised shares and USD 1,350 above that. Most companies keep authorised capital at 50,000 shares to stay in the lower tier.
Is the BVI Annual Financial Return public?
No. The Annual Financial Return (required for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2023) is filed with the registered agent, not the public registry, and is not publicly accessible.