Changing Your Registered Agent in the BVI: When Is the Right Time?

Every company in the BVI must maintain an authorized Registered Agent (RA) in the jurisdiction.

It is not uncommon for a Registered Agent to undergo administrative or corporate changes that may lead to service and support levels falling below expectations — and sometimes even result in excessive, unjustified, or unexpected costs.

In such cases, shareholders and/or directors may choose to change their Registered Agent. The process to transfer a Registered Agent with Aurora, for example, is straightforward and can follow two different paths: a legal (also known as forced) transfer or an amicable, “agent-to-agent” transfer.

The amicable route is usually faster. We recommend that clients request all corporate documents from their current Registered Agent. Once this is done, the process follows these steps:

1. The client contacts Aurora to submit documentation and request the transfer.

2. Aurora conducts due diligence (KYC) and prepares the necessary transfer forms, which must be signed by the client.

3. Aurora contacts the former Registered Agent directly, who will communicate any outstanding matters or KYC requirements for release.

4. Aurora files the change with the BVI authorities.

5. Full transfer of the corporate records is completed.

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Aurora offers a fast onboarding process for companies wishing to migrate and provides dedicated support throughout the transition.

For more information or to schedule a conversation, please contact us at contato@aurorabvi.com