Exemption applications can be made in various circumstances including where disclosure would place the person or their immediate family at risk of serious harm, the beneficial ownership information relates to a child or person who otherwise lacks legal capacity, special reasons exist to warrant refusal including sensitive commercial interests, ongoing legal disputes and confidentiality obligations, or the disclosure would raise issues of national security in BVI or elsewhere.
Please see our client update for more details on who can apply for exemption from disclosure, how an application for exemption is made and who can apply for legitimate interest access to beneficial ownership information from 1 April 2026.
The Maples Group has extensive experience advising on BVI’s beneficial ownership regime. Please reach out to your usual Maples’ contact if we can be of assistance with an application for exemption from disclosure, in particular before 1 April 2026 when legitimate interest access requests can be submitted.
