§ 748. Transferability of certificates
A tax incentive benefit certificate granted under this subchapter may be transferred, for the unexpired portion of the term of the certificate to another international financial services entity which succeeds the beneficiary in carrying on or in operating the industry or business for which the certificate is granted, upon determination of the Board that such […]
§ 749. Revocation, suspension or modification of certificate
(a) A tax incentive benefit certificate granted in accordance with this subchapter may be revoked, suspended or modified by the Board, after notice, public hearing, and written findings by the Board that: (1) The beneficiary has failed to maintain compliance with the requirements of this chapter or any regulation hereunder; (2) Upon a finding submitted […]
§ 750. Penalties for violations
(a) Any official or employee of an international financial services entity, or of a person of which it is a unit who, on behalf of the international financial services entity receives any investor funds with the knowledge that the international financial services entity is insolvent shall be fined not less than $5,000, but not more […]
§ 738. Qualification
(a) The Board may not require an applicant to meet qualifications or requirements in excess of the conditions listed in this subchapter for the granting of an initial certificate. (b) In order to qualify and remain eligible for tax incentive benefits under this chapter, an applicant must fulfill the following qualifications or requirements: (1) Invest […]
§ 739. Discrimination, hearing, certificate revocation
If after notice and hearing the Commissioner of Labor finds that the beneficiary or any contractor or any other agent of the beneficiary has willfully practiced discrimination in employment based on age, sex, race, national origin or religion, the Commissioner shall certify the finding to the Board, who shall revoke the beneficiary’s certificate upon clear […]
§ 740. Employment of residents by international financial services entity; temporary permits
(a) After the third year of operation, an international financial services entity shall have at least 60% of its management, supervisory or technical positions filled by residents of the Virgin Islands as defined in title 29, section 703 of the Virgin Islands Code, unless granted a waiver by the Board. (b) A waiver may be […]
§ 741. Powers and duties of the Commissioner of Labor
(a) The Commissioner of Labor shall appoint a qualified and responsible employee of the Department of Labor to administer, supervise and enforce or cause to be enforced the provisions of this section and section 740, and in this context may promulgate necessary regulations, conduct such investigations and institute such remedial action as may be required. […]
§ 742. Tax exemptions
(a) Each international financial services entity applicant granted a tax incentive benefit certificate, pursuant to this chapter is exempt from payment of the following taxes: (1) taxes on real property to the extent that properly is used in the business; (2) gross receipt taxes, except that this exemption does not apply to the gross receipts […]
§ 736. Tax Incentive Benefits
(a) Any international business entity licensed and regulated under this chapter before the effective date of subchapter III, is eligible to receive any tax exemption, tax credit, or tax privilege pursuant to this subchapter. (b) The Board may: (1) review all applications for tax incentive benefits, issue a Certificate of Eligibility for Tax Incentive Benefits […]
§ 737. Contract
Each certificate granting tax incentive benefits issued under this subchapter is a contract between the Government of the Virgin Islands and the beneficiary. Should the Government adopt any legislation impairing or limiting the obligations going forward, existing contracts must be honored.