Calculate Your BVI Annual Return Deadline Instantly

Use our free tool to find your BVI annual return filing deadline based on your incorporation month and stay compliant. No sign-ups needed.

Found on your Certificate of Incorporation or other corporate documents.

December 31

Also known as Fiscal Year End. Check your latest board resolution or financial statements.

View example bvi annual return deadline 2025
Example Company incorporated March 15, 2020 with December 31 Financial Year End
Next Filing Deadline
On Track
October 1, 2026
BVI Time (Atlantic Standard Time, UTC-4)
Need Help Filing?
Days Remaining 301
Financial Year Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Financial year ends in 27 days

Complete Filing Schedule

Financial Period Filing Opens Filing Deadline Status
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
First Annual Return
Jan 1, 2024
Jun 30, 2025
Extended deadline (original: Oct 1, 2024)
Past Not Filed Yet?
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 Jan 1, 2025
Oct 1, 2025
9 months from FYE
Past Not Filed Yet?
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 Jan 1, 2026
Oct 1, 2026
9 months from FYE
Upcoming
Jan 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 Jan 1, 2027
Oct 1, 2027
9 months from FYE
Future
Enter your company's dates above to calculate your specific deadlines. Calculate Now

Check Your AR Filing Deadlines in 3 Simple Steps

Get instant visibility into all your British Virgin Islands (BVI) annual return (AR) filing deadline dates—from past filings to upcoming ones.

1

Enter Incorporation Date

Input your company's incorporation date as shown on your Certificate of Incorporation or other corporate documents.

2

Set Financial Year End

Confirm or adjust your Financial Year End (FYE) date. Default is December 31, but you can customize it to match your company's fiscal year.

3

View All Deadlines

Instantly see your BVI annual return deadline with status indicators, penalty warnings, and calendar integration options.

Why Use This BVI Annual Return Deadline Finder

Stay on top of your compliance obligations with the built-in features of this tool.

History & Projection

See all past filing deadlines and upcoming ones in a single view—track what's been filed and what's coming next.

Status Indicators

Clear visual indicators show which filings are upcoming, due soon, or overdue—so you never miss a deadline.

Penalty Awareness

Understand potential late filing penalties before they happen. Stay informed about the financial impact of missed deadlines.

Calendar Integration

Add deadlines directly to Google Calendar, Outlook, or Apple Calendar with one click—set reminders automatically.

Instant Recalculation

Changed your Financial Year End? Recalculate all deadlines instantly without starting over.

Accurate & Reliable

Based on official BVI Financial Services Commission regulations and filing requirements.

Calendar showing filing deadline timeline

Understanding Your Filing Window

Your BVI Annual Return filing window opens on January 1st following your Financial Year End (FYE) and closes exactly 9 months after your FYE date. This means a company with a December 31st FYE has a BVI annual return deadline of September 30th of the following year. Understanding this window is crucial—filing too early isn't possible, and filing late triggers automatic penalties.

Consequences of Missing Deadlines

Missing your BVI annual return filing deadline triggers immediate late filing penalties from the BVI Registry. Continued non-compliance leads to your company being struck off the Register of Companies—losing its legal existence, ability to hold assets, and capacity to conduct business. Restoration is possible but costly and time-consuming, requiring legal applications and back-payments of all penalties.

Business compliance documents and penalties
Professional reviewing compliance checklist

Staying Ahead of Compliance

The best compliance strategy is proactive planning. Filing early within your window costs nothing extra and eliminates last-minute stress. For businesses managing multiple BVI entities, tracking each BVI annual return deadline becomes critical. Good standing certificates—often required by banks and business partners—are only available when your Annual Returns are current.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this calculator tool and how it works

Enter your company's incorporation date and Financial Year End (FYE). The calculator instantly generates your BVI annual return filing deadline based on official regulations, showing exactly when each return is due.

Your BVI annual return deadline is exactly 9 months after your Financial Year End (FYE). For example, a company with a December 31st FYE has a BVI annual return deadline 2025 of September 30th.

Your first annual return covers the period from incorporation to your first FYE. The BVI annual financial return deadline follows the same 9-month rule, but the period may vary based on your incorporation date.

Yes, simply adjust the FYE date in the calculator to see your updated BVI annual return filing deadline instantly. Officially changing your FYE requires a formal filing through your Registered Agent.

After calculating your deadlines, click the calendar icon next to any date. You can add your BVI annual return deadline directly to Google Calendar, Outlook, or Apple Calendar with one click.

This calculator uses official BVI Financial Services Commission filing rules and is regularly updated. For complex situations, we recommend confirming deadlines with your Registered Agent or professional advisor.