Notice of Change in Registered Agent (R301)

Summary

This is form R301, the statutory notice used to inform the BVI Registrar of Corporate Affairs that a BVI business company is changing its registered agent, filed under section 92(2) of the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004. It captures the company's identifying details, the outgoing and incoming registered agent's names and addresses, and requires the new agent to formally consent to act.

• Company details: BVI Company Number, transaction date, and corporate name of the company changing agents.
• Current agent: Name and address of the current registered agent being replaced.
• New agent: Name and address of the new registered agent, plus a signed consent to act from that new agent.
• Filer information: Name and address of the person filing the document, and signature of an authorised signatory on behalf of the registered agent or legal practitioner.
• Optional add-ons: Box to request additional documents (e.g. Certificate of Good Standing, certified Memorandum and Articles) subject to applicable fees.

The form notes that the Registrar has no duty to verify the form's contents or confirm that the company's Memorandum and Articles authorise the change, placing responsibility for accuracy on the filer and agents involved.

Key obligations

• The outgoing and incoming registered agent details, company number, corporate name, and transaction date must be accurately completed on the notice.
• The new registered agent must sign a formal consent to act as registered agent of the company.
• The notice must be signed on behalf of the registered agent or a legal practitioner by an authorised signatory.
• Any additional document requests (e.g. certified copies) must specify document type and quantity and be accompanied by the correct fees.

Applies to

BVI business companies, registered agents, legal practitioners