What does the FATF listing mean for me?
Last updated: Nov 11, 2026, 13:29 (UTC+08:00)
It does not stop you from incorporating, but some banks apply enhanced due diligence to BVI companies. The BVI has been on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring since June 2025, and was still on it after the June 2026 update. Since 29 January 2026 it is also on the EU list of high-risk third countries for anti-money laundering, so EU banks must apply enhanced due diligence. We tell you which banks accept BVI entities before you pay.