Ogier - BVI Professional and Private Funds - 2026 Compliance Calendar

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This is Ogier's legal and regulatory compliance calendar for 2026, providing the key dates for British Virgin Islands Professional and Private Funds in the year ahead. To help you keep track of upcoming deadlines, accept the calendar subscription notice and all our reminders will automatically appear in your calendar application.

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31 Dec

Ogier reminder - audited financial statements deadline (for funds with a 30 June financial year end only)

Wednesday 31 December (All day)

Audited financial statements for the fund must be submitted to the FSC within six months of the fund's financial year end (that is by 31 December 2025 for funds with a 30 June 2025 year end).

In limited circumstances, it is possible to request an extension to the filing deadline or an exemption from filing such accounts. Extension and exemption requests must be submitted to the FSC within six months after the relevant financial year end. The FSC will not accept late exemption / extension applications and so it is important that any such applications are made in advance of the filing deadline. The maximum extension permitted under law is nine months.

Ogier can assist with the filing of the audited financial statements.

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01 Jan

Ogier reminder - beneficial ownership filings

Thursday 1 January (All day)

By 1 January 2026, the fund must have either:

(a) filed its beneficial ownership information with the BVI Registrar of Corporate Affairs (the Registrar)

(b) claimed an exemption from the requirement to file beneficial ownership information and notified the Registrar of the identity of the person who will be responsible for providing beneficial ownership information to the Registrar (if requested), in accordance with the BVI Business Companies and Limited Partnerships (Beneficial Ownership) Regulations, 2024 (as amended)

Ogier can advise on how to claim the exemption referred to above. If Ogier Global is the fund's registered agent, Ogier Global will make the relevant filings (following receipt of required information from the fund).

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31 Mar

Ogier reminder - annual fee due

Tuesday 31 March (All day)

Annual fee of US$1,200 is payable by the professional or private fund to the BVI Financial Services Commission (the FSC). If Ogier Global is the fund's authorised representative, Ogier Global will include this fee as part of their annual bill to the fund and Ogier Global will make the payment to the FSC.

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31 Mar

Ogier reminder - audited financial statements deadline (for funds with a 30 September financial year end only)

Tuesday 31 March (All day)

Audited financial statements for the fund must be submitted to the FSC within six months of the fund's financial year end (that is by 31 March 2026 for funds with a 30 September 2025 year end).In limited circumstances, it is possible to request an extension to the filing deadline or an exemption from filing such accounts. Extension and exemption requests must be submitted to the FSC within six months after the relevant financial year end. The FSC will not accept late exemption / extension applications and so it is important that any such applications are made in advance of the filing deadline. The maximum extension permitted under law is nine months.Ogier can assist with the filing of the audited financial statements.

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31 May

Ogier reminder - FATCA / CRS reporting deadline

Sunday 31 May (All day)

The fund's FATCA authorised person is required to make the relevant FATCA / CRS filings via the International Tax Authority's reporting portal.Ogier can provide FATCA / CRS services on request.

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30 Jun

Ogier reminder - audited financial statements deadline (for funds with a 31 December financial year end only)

Tuesday 30 June (All day)

Audited financial statements for the fund must be submitted to the FSC within six months of the fund's financial year end that is by 30 June 2026 for funds with a 31 December 2025 year end).In limited circumstances, it is possible to request an extension to the filing deadline or an exemption from filing such accounts. Extension and exemption requests must be submitted to the FSC within six months after the relevant financial year end. The FSC will not accept late exemption / extension applications and so it is important that any such applications are made in advance of the filing deadline. The maximum extension permitted under law is nine months.Ogier's legal team can assist with the filing of the audited financial statements.

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30 Jun

Ogier reminder - mutual funds annual return (MFAR) deadline

Tuesday 30 June (All day)

MFAR filing with the FSC is undertaken via a dedicated Mutual Funds Annual Returns Applications portal in relation to the calendar year ending on 31 December 2025. Registration on the portal is required, if not previously done. The FSC has issued Mutual Fund Annual Returns Guidance Notes on the MFAR submission.

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30 Jun

Ogier reminder - economic substance deadline (for funds with a 31 December end reporting period)

Tuesday 30 June (All day)

*Please note that if the fund's reporting period does not end on 31 December, a different deadline will apply*Economic substance annual self-certification is due within six months of the end of the applicable reporting period. Self-certifications are submitted via the fund's BVI registered agent by making a filing on the BVI's Beneficial Ownership Secure Search System (BOSS).Professional and private funds will be considered to be undertaking "investment funds business" for the purposes of the BVI's economic substance legislation, which is not a relevant activity for the purposes of that legislation.

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30 Sep

Ogier reminder - audited financial statements deadline (for funds with a 31 March financial year end only)

Wednesday 30 September (All day)

Audited financial statements for the fund must be submitted to the FSC within six months of the fund's financial year end (that is by 30 September 2026 for funds with a 31 March 2026 year end).
In limited circumstances, it is possible to request an extension to the filing deadline or an exemption from filing such accounts. Extension and exemption requests must be submitted to the FSC within six months after the relevant financial year end. The FSC will not accept late exemption / extension applications and so it is important that any such applications are made in advance of the filing deadline. The maximum extension permitted under law is nine months.
Ogier can assist with the filing of the audited financial statements.

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30 Sep

Ogier reminder - CRS additional information forms reporting deadline

Wednesday 30 September (All day)

The fund is required to make the relevant CRS filings via the BVI International Tax Authority's (the ITA) reporting portal - BVIFARS. The ITA has released a Guide to Completing the Additional Forms.

Ogier Global's AEOI team provide FATCA / CRS services, including CRS training, and will be happy to discuss further on request.

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31 Dec

Ogier reminder - audited financial statements deadline (for funds with a 30 June financial year end only)

Thursday 31 December (All day)

Audited financial statements for the fund must be submitted to the FSC within six months of the fund's financial year end (that is by 31 December 2026 for funds with a 30 June 2026 year end).
In limited circumstances, it is possible to request an extension to the filing deadline or an exemption from filing such accounts. Extension and exemption requests must be submitted to the FSC within six months after the relevant financial year end. The FSC will not accept late exemption / extension applications and so it is important that any such applications are made in advance of the filing deadline. The maximum extension permitted under law is nine months.
Ogier can assist with the filing of the audited financial statements.

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