Ogier Global obtains a Class I Trust Licence in BVI

Ogier Global, Ogier’s corporate and fiduciary services division, has been granted a Class I Trust Licence by the British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission, substantially expanding the range of fiduciary services available to clients in the BVI.  

This development strengthens Ogier Global’s BVI offering, particularly for international private clients, family offices and institutional investors seeking sophisticated and bespoke wealth structuring solutions.

With the Class I Trust Licence, Ogier Global is authorised to act as trustee and to provide registered agent services to private trust companies (PTCs) and to act as trustee to VISTA trusts - distinctive BVI structures that permit trustees to hold shares in underlying companies without becoming involved in day to day management - enabling the firm to offer greater flexibility in trust and governance structures to clients seeking to retain a higher degree of involvement in trust administration. 

“This development further enhances our capabilities in the BVI, enabling our team to evolve client services in line with the highest regulatory standards and to continue supporting clients as international private wealth structures become increasingly complex,” said Monique Adams, Managing Director of Ogier Global in BVI.

She added: “Securing the Class I Trust Licence in the BVI is a testament to the expertise and strength of our team and our commitment to delivering outstanding service to clients who need reliable, flexible and innovative solutions.” 

Obtaining the licence required Ogier Global to demonstrate comprehensive governance frameworks, strong risk management and ongoing compliance procedures, following a thorough review by the BVI regulator. The Class I Trust Licence represents the highest standard of regulatory approval in the jurisdiction and is only granted to fiduciary providers with proven capability and experience. 

To learn more about how our trust services in the BVI can help you, contact our experts.

To learn more about VISTA trusts, read this overview of VISTA Trusts prepared by Ogier’s legal team.