Virgin Islands(British) - Obtain a Certificate of Tax Exemption

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Procedure

1. The Company or its agent must submit a request for a Certificate of Tax Exemption in writing to the Commissioner of Inland Revenue together with the relevant supporting documents and fee.
2. Cheque is processed and Certificate of Tax Exemption is prepared for onward transmission.
3. It will take the Department a minimum of three (3) business days to process your request.
4. The completed Certificate is recorded by the Inland Revenue Department.
5. Return to the office to collect your Certificate of Tax Exemption.

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Required Documents

• Certified copy of Certificate of Incorporation.
• Certified copy of Certificate of Good Standing (if business has been incorporated for more than a year).
• Certified copy of Certificate of Name Change (if applicable).

Office Locations & Contacts

Inland Revenue Department

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 4634
Road Town, Tortola
Virgin Islands (British) VG1110

Physical Addresses:
Central Admin Complex
33 Admin Drive
Road Town, Tortola VG1110

Vanterpools Building
The Valley, Virgin Gorda VG1150

Business Hours:
Tortola/Virgin Gorda
Monday - Friday (except on Public Holidays)
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cashier: 9:00a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

District Office Hours:
3rd Wednesday Monthly
The Settlement, Anegada VG1140

3rd Friday Monthly
Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke VG1160

Email Address: [email protected]
Contact Form

Road Town, Tortola
Telephone: 1(284) 468-2155
Fax: 1(284) 468-3379

The Valley, Virgin Gorda
Telephone: 1(284) 468-6545
Fax: 1(284) 468-6501

The Settlement, Anegada
Telephone: 1(284) 495-8048

Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke
Telephone:1(284) 495-0241

Eligibility

For Business Companies of the British Virgin Islands which are qualified to seek exemption from paying Taxes.

Fees

Certificate of Tax Exemption: $25.00

Validity

The Certificate of Tax Exemption is valid for a period of twelve (12) months.

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Processing Time

It will take the Department a minimum of three (3) business days to process your request.

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Instructions

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External Links

• British Virgin Islands Government Website:

http://www.bvi.gov.vg/content/certificate-tax-exemption

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