International Business Companies I. Introduction II. International Business Company Uses III. Anatomy of an International Business Company IV. International Business Company Restrictions V. IBC Formation and Post-Incorporation Services: The IBC registration process is quick and easy. Most companies adopt standard Memorandum and Articles of Association, and the official review and approval process is completed in approximately 48 hours. This site provides an Online Incorporation Procedure that outlines step-by-step instructions for incorporating an IBC through Elan. The process for banks, trust companies, mutual funds and insurers is governed by additional, specific laws, and requires more detailed documentation. In many cases you will also need to engage BVI lawyers and auditors. Our affiliated law firm of Hewlett Beck & Arad can assist professionals who may not have qualified advisors. In all cases, you must contact a licensed BVI Registered Agent such as Elan Corporate Services Ltd. in order to proceed. Registered Agents are local companies licensed by the BVI Government specifically to handle the affairs of offshore companies, including company formations. There are approximately 50 Registered Agents in the BVI providing a wide range of corporate, administration and other services, in addition to company formations. Standard services provided by Elan relating to the IBC formation process are located on our Pricing Schedule. In addition, the following are the standard post-incorporation services provided by Elan Corporate Services Ltd.: Good standing certificates. Certified (and apostilled) copies of all corporate documents on file. Customized certificates to meet specialized business needs. Continuation or redomiciliation in to or out of the BVI. Mergers of International Business Companies and foreign companies. Quick elementary searches of all companies registered in the BVI. Liquidation (voluntary dissolution and winding up) of solvent IBCs. Corporate restructuring and registration of related papers. Full corporate back office and administration services. I. Introduction to the International Business Company II. International Business Company Uses III. Anatomy of an International Business Company IV. International Business Company Restrictions

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