GHP Corporate Services Limited is the corporate services arm of George Henry Partners LP and provides a range of corporate services to our clients.
The challenge of maintaining and documenting compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements is familiar to many of our clients. The administrative burden can often be overwhelming, particularly for clients unfamiliar with the legal and regulatory framework of the jurisdiction. Our corporate service solutions ensure our clients remain in good standing, avoid the cost and reputational damage associated with non-compliance and allow our clients to focus on their core business.
We provide a tailored range of services for each client depending on their particular needs.
Our services include the following:
- a wide range of company secretarial services
- maintaining and facilitating access to records
- provision of board assistance and support, including scheduling of meetings, setting and circulating agendas, and the preparation and filing of relevant documentation
- preparation and circulation of director and shareholder resolutions on an annual basis to ensure good governance and to document relevant matters such as the declaration and approval of dividends, appointment/re-appointment of directors and officers, and the approval of budgets, accounts/financial statements
- acting as the liaison between the client and third-party organisations (including banks, registered agents, insurers and professional advisers) to ensure that all compliance requirements are satisfied
- annual verification of registers of members and directors maintained by the registered agent
- provision of directors and officers and nominee shareholders
- preparation and submission of applications for the renewal of any licences required to undertake business operations
- facilitating the payment of Government fees and taxes
- annual verification of entity status for Economic Substance purposes
- assisting with US FATCA and CRS enrolment and reporting submissions through the BVI Financial Account Report System
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Our Other Practice Areas
Employment
We work with employers and employees in a wide range of business sectors and provide comprehensive and commercial labour-related advice in various contexts including contract, tax, pensions and immigration.
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Real Estate
We routinely advise on acquisition, development, operation, and disposal of a broad range of real estate asset types including private islands, hotels and resorts, luxury villas, marinas, restaurants, and commercial buildings.
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Corporate & Commercial
Our corporate and commercial practice provides astute and timely advice to local and international clients on a wide variety of matters relating to BVI companies including incorporation, structuring, governance, and operation.
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Shipping & Aircraft
Our lawyers have an excellent reputation for providing commercially sensible legal advice on all aspects of the acquisition, registration, financing, disposal, and operation of ships in the context of the tax neutral registry of the BVI.
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Immigration
We provide comprehensive advice regarding applications for emergency, temporary, periodic, and standard long-term work permits, permission to reside, and for permanent residence and Belongership.
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Intellectual Property
We are able to assist with all aspects of BVI intellectual property law including the preparation and submission of applications for the registration of trademarks and patents in the BVI.
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Wills & Estates
We advise both local and international clients on succession planning matters to ensure that BVI assets (including BVI real estate and shares in BVI companies) are effectively and efficiently passed on to the next generation.
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Banking & Finance
Our domestic banking and finance practice supports our local and international clients with complex commercial transactions and regulatory matters as well as with real estate transactions in the BVI.
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Regulatory & Tax
We provide advice and support in connection with obtaining, renewing or modifying trade and other appropriate licences and regulatory approvals to support new and existing businesses.
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Infrastructure & Energy
Our lawyers advises local and international clients throughout every stage of development, construction, financing, acquisition, ownership and operation of public infrastructure projects, and the acquisition and financing of project companies.
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Government & Public Bodies
Government departments and public bodies have a critical influence on the economy. They are market participants in their own right, deliver essential services and help to shape, influence and regulate private sector businesses.
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Corporate Services
Our corporate service solutions ensure our clients remain in good standing, avoid the cost and reputational damage associated with non-compliance and allow our clients to focus on their core business.
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Dispute Resolution
We help our clients resolve disputes as quickly and effectively as possible with minimal disruption to their businesses
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