The BVI Financial Services Commission licences investment managers and advisers under the Securities and Investment Business Act 2010 — enabling regulated investment management from the BVI.
The British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission (BVI FSC) licences investment management and advisory businesses under the Securities and Investment Business Act 2010 (SIBA). BVI-licensed investment managers can manage BVI-domiciled funds and, subject to relevant arrangements, provide services to non-BVI funds.
Marensa Advisory advises on BVI FSC investment manager licence applications — covering licensing requirements, compliance programme design, and ongoing regulatory support for BVI-based fund management operations.
Apply for a BVI Investment Manager LicenceThe BVI FSC offers two categories of investment manager authorisation depending on assets under management.
A BVI FSC investment manager licence provides a credible regulatory foundation for managing BVI-domiciled funds — with a licensing process that is faster and less costly than many G20 jurisdictions.
Marensa Advisory advises on BVI FSC licensing as part of an integrated fund management setup — combining BVI licencing with Cayman or BVI fund domiciliation and UAE or Singapore operating bases.
Start the ConversationApproved Manager is for smaller fund managers (under USD 400M for private funds) and has lighter requirements and faster approval. Full Investment Manager licence applies to larger managers and public fund managers.
A BVI-licensed investment manager can provide investment management services to non-BVI funds — subject to any licensing requirements in the fund's jurisdiction and applicable regulatory permissions.
BVI FSC-licensed entities typically require at least one BVI-resident director. The extent of physical operations required depends on the licence type and economic substance considerations.
BVI investment managers must maintain AML/CFT programmes compliant with BVI Anti-Money Laundering Regulations — including customer due diligence, beneficial owner verification, suspicious transaction reporting, and annual AML officer report.