Independent Directorship Services in the BVI
Mount Sage Advisors delivers independent directorship services to a wide range of BVI and Cayman entities. Our directors bring genuine governance expertise to every appointment — not passive signatory or nominee-style services. Every board seat we accept involves full access to constitutional documents, ownership information, board materials, financial information, and compliance data.
We work with investment managers, funds, banks, family offices, holding companies, private wealth structures, and digital asset ventures — from VASP and CEX/DEX operators to custody platforms, proprietary trading firms, and tokenised fund structures.
Who We Serve
Private funds, professional funds, incubator funds, approved funds, and GP/LP structures requiring independent board oversight.
BVI approved managers under the Investment Business (Approved Managers) Regulations, 2012 requiring experienced resident directors.
VASP entities, CEX/DEX operators, Web3 foundations, token issuers, custody platforms, and crypto-focused hedge funds.
BVI holding companies, family office vehicles, private wealth structures, and cross-border corporate structures.
Regulated bank entities, finance and leasing vehicles, real estate holding companies, and IP holding structures.
Distressed debt and equity work-outs, fund manager replacement, activist investor representation, and restructuring.
What Sets Our Directorship Services Apart
Three things differentiate Mount Sage Advisors from other BVI directorship services providers:
- BVI FSC Regulated — Mount Sage Directors Ltd holds a Restricted Class III Investment Business Licence under the Bank and Trust Companies Act, 1990. Not all directorship services providers in the BVI are regulated.
- Permanent BVI Residents — Both directors live and work in the British Virgin Islands. They attend board meetings in person, engage directly with the BVI FSC, and are active members of the BVI financial services community.
- No Nominee Directors — We only accept directorship appointments where there is a genuine governance role. Our directors must have full access to board materials and the ability to exercise independent judgment.
BVI Economic Substance & Directorship Services
Many BVI entities requiring directorship services also need to demonstrate BVI economic substance. Our directorship services support economic substance compliance through:
- BVI-resident directors with direct investment management expertise satisfying “suitably qualified” requirements
- Board meetings held in the BVI with properly documented decision-making
- Our proprietary Sub-Advisor solution addressing CIGA (Core Income Generating Activities) requirements
- Turnkey serviced office space at 200 Waterfront Drive, Road Town, Tortola
- Coordination with BVI legal, accounting, and compliance advisors
The Directors
25+ years in Investment Management, Investment Banking, Accounting and Audit. Career spanning PwC, Merrill Lynch, Deutsche Bank and Man Group ($139bn AUM). Chaired Man Group’s Valuation Committee covering 1,000+ funds. Co-founded Brook Bay Capital in 2012. Established Mount Sage Advisors in 2019. BVI FSC SIBAC Member. Permanent BVI Resident.
Christian on LinkedIn →25+ years in financial services. Independent Director based in the British Virgin Islands, providing board appointments for BVI and Cayman entities. Former General Manager at VP Bank (BVI) Ltd, SIX-listed private bank, Authorised BVI FSC Representative for 13 years. Member, BVI Financial Services Complaints Tribunal. Former President, BVI Bank Association. Permanent BVI Resident.
Sjoerd on LinkedIn →Regulatory Status
Mount Sage Directors Ltd holds a Restricted Class III Licence under the Bank and Trust Companies Act, 1990 — the BVI’s regulated framework for professional directorship services.
Mount Sage Advisors Ltd is an Approved Manager under the Investment Business (Approved Managers) Regulations, 2012.
Both entities are regulated by the BVI Financial Services Commission (BVI FSC). Our regulated status gives clients confidence that directorship services are delivered through a properly licensed BVI platform. Verify our status on the BVI FSC Regulated Entities Register. We are also listed in the BVI Finance Find An Expert directory under Director Services.