Why the BVI?
When choosing an offshore financial center in which to establish and administer mutual funds, there are a number of factors to consider both from the sponsor's and the investor's point of view:
CAN BVI FUND SHARES BE OFFERED ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD?
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO FORM THE FUND?
WHAT ARE THE ANNUAL RUNNING COSTS OF THE FUND?
WHAT ABOUT INTERNET MARKETING?
HOW IS THE FUND REGULATED?
WHY SHOULD THE FUND CONSIDER DIFFERENT SHARE CLASSES?
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO FORM A MUTUAL FUND IN THE BVI?
DOES THE FUND HAVE TO BE ADMINISTERED FROM WITHIN THE BVI?