Cayman Islands
Company registration
A prestigious offshore jurisdiction offering strong asset protection and financial flexibility
Registration timeframe 5-8 days
Full set of documents
Remote process
Cayman Islands
Company registration
A prestigious offshore jurisdiction offering strong asset protection and financial flexibility
Registration timeframe 5-8 days
Full set of documents
Remote process
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Advantages of a Cayman company
Taxes
No tax on income, dividends, capital gains
and royalties
and royalties
Data protection
Beneficial ownership information is not publicly available
For funds
and investments
and investments
A leading jurisdiction by the number of registered investment funds
No mandatory reporting
No requirement to publish financial statements
or undergo audit
or undergo audit
Choose your plan
Incorporation
✔ Company name check
✔ Document Preparation:
✔ Obtaining the Certificate of Incorporation and Company Registration Number
✔ Preparation of first meeting minutes, Register of Shareholders and Directors, Share Certificates
✔ Company registration documents
in digital form
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Legal address and Agent
✔ Registered legal address in the Cayman Islands for 1 year
✔ Services of a licensed registered agent for 1 year
✔ Receipt and forwarding of official correspondence
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Bank account
✔ Preparation of the document package for bank submission
✔ Opening a corporate bank account
✔ Company name check
✔ Document Preparation:
- Memorandum of Association
- Articles of Association
✔ Obtaining the Certificate of Incorporation and Company Registration Number
✔ Preparation of first meeting minutes, Register of Shareholders and Directors, Share Certificates
✔ Company registration documents
in digital form
_________________________________________
Legal address and Agent
✔ Registered legal address in the Cayman Islands for 1 year
✔ Services of a licensed registered agent for 1 year
✔ Receipt and forwarding of official correspondence
_________________________________________
Bank account
✔ Preparation of the document package for bank submission
✔ Opening a corporate bank account
Incorporation
✔ Company name check
✔ Document Preparation:
✔ Obtaining the Certificate of Incorporation and Company Registration Number
✔ Preparation of first meeting minutes, Register of Shareholders and Directors, Share Certificates
✔ Company registration documents
in digital form
_________________________________________
Legal address and Agent
✔ Registered legal address in the Cayman Islands for 1 year
✔ Services of a licensed registered agent for 1 year
✔ Receipt and forwarding of official correspondence
_________________________________________
Bank account
✔ Preparation of the document package for bank submission
✔ Opening a corporate bank account
✔ Company name check
✔ Document Preparation:
- Memorandum of Association
- Articles of Association
✔ Obtaining the Certificate of Incorporation and Company Registration Number
✔ Preparation of first meeting minutes, Register of Shareholders and Directors, Share Certificates
✔ Company registration documents
in digital form
_________________________________________
Legal address and Agent
✔ Registered legal address in the Cayman Islands for 1 year
✔ Services of a licensed registered agent for 1 year
✔ Receipt and forwarding of official correspondence
_________________________________________
Bank account
✔ Preparation of the document package for bank submission
✔ Opening a corporate bank account
Incorporation
✔ Company name check
✔ Document Preparation:
✔ Obtaining the Certificate of Incorporation and Company Registration Number
✔ Preparation of first meeting minutes, Register of Shareholders and Directors, Share Certificates
✔ Company registration documents
in digital form
_________________________________________
Legal address and Agent
✔ Registered legal address in the Cayman Islands for 1 year
✔ Services of a licensed registered agent for 1 year
✔ Receipt and forwarding of official correspondence
_________________________________________
Bank account
✔ Preparation of the document package for bank submission
✔ Opening a corporate bank account
✔ Company name check
✔ Document Preparation:
- Memorandum of Association
- Articles of Association
✔ Obtaining the Certificate of Incorporation and Company Registration Number
✔ Preparation of first meeting minutes, Register of Shareholders and Directors, Share Certificates
✔ Company registration documents
in digital form
_________________________________________
Legal address and Agent
✔ Registered legal address in the Cayman Islands for 1 year
✔ Services of a licensed registered agent for 1 year
✔ Receipt and forwarding of official correspondence
_________________________________________
Bank account
✔ Preparation of the document package for bank submission
✔ Opening a corporate bank account
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before launching your business in Cayman
The Cayman Islands is one of the most prestigious offshore jurisdictions, offering zero taxation, high confidentiality, and the status of an international financial center. It is a popular choice for registering funds, holdings, crypto startups, and hedge funds.
The most popular form is the Exempted Company – a tax-exempt entity designed for operating outside the Cayman Islands. Other available types include Limited Liability Companies (LLC) and funds (Exempted Limited Partnership, SPC, etc.).
Full tax exemption, confidentiality, no public reporting requirements, and a flexible corporate structure. The company can operate in any jurisdiction.
The Cayman Islands does not publish information about beneficial owners, directors, or shareholders in public registries. However, since 2020, there has been a closed register of beneficial owners accessible only to regulatory authorities.
The minimum share capital is 1 KYD (about 1.2 USD). There is no need to physically deposit it – a declaration in the constitutional documents is sufficient.
Jurisdiction overview: Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands are one of the world’s leading international financial centres and a top-tier jurisdiction for company formation, holding structures, investment SPVs and fund vehicles. Cayman Islands companies are widely used for cross-border business, asset holding, private equity, venture capital, fund structuring and international corporate ownership.
Unlike mass-market offshore jurisdictions, Cayman Islands company formation is primarily associated with institutional-grade structures, where legal certainty, regulatory predictability and high banking acceptability are critical. The jurisdiction is governed by English common law principles, ensuring a stable and transparent corporate framework recognised by banks, investors and international counterparties.
The most common structure for international operations is the Cayman Exempted Company. This type of company is specifically designed for business conducted outside the Cayman Islands and is widely used as a Cayman SPV, holding company or investment vehicle. Exempted Companies are suitable for owning shares, intellectual property, investment assets and participation rights in global business structures.
Cayman Exempted Companies are not intended for local trading and formally declare their international business nature through annual corporate filings. This makes the Cayman Islands particularly attractive for projects requiring a neutral, tax-efficient and regulatorily accepted jurisdiction, without unnecessary operational complexity.
The Cayman Islands are especially востребованы for:
Unlike mass-market offshore jurisdictions, Cayman Islands company formation is primarily associated with institutional-grade structures, where legal certainty, regulatory predictability and high banking acceptability are critical. The jurisdiction is governed by English common law principles, ensuring a stable and transparent corporate framework recognised by banks, investors and international counterparties.
The most common structure for international operations is the Cayman Exempted Company. This type of company is specifically designed for business conducted outside the Cayman Islands and is widely used as a Cayman SPV, holding company or investment vehicle. Exempted Companies are suitable for owning shares, intellectual property, investment assets and participation rights in global business structures.
Cayman Exempted Companies are not intended for local trading and formally declare their international business nature through annual corporate filings. This makes the Cayman Islands particularly attractive for projects requiring a neutral, tax-efficient and regulatorily accepted jurisdiction, without unnecessary operational complexity.
The Cayman Islands are especially востребованы for:
- international holding and group structures;
- investment SPVs and fund-related entities;
- private equity and venture capital transactions;
- asset protection and ownership structuring;
- projects requiring strong banking and compliance reputation.
Legal and Regulatory Environment
- Legal system: English Common Law, providing a high level of shareholder protection, predictable court practice, and broad international recognition of corporate structures.
- Jurisdiction status: A British Overseas Territory with autonomous corporate and tax regulation, making the Cayman Islands one of the most stable and reputable international jurisdictions.
- Corporate legislation: Based on the Companies Act and specialised regulatory frameworks designed for Exempted Companies, holding structures, investment SPVs, and fund vehicles.
- Exempted Company is the core form of company registration in the Cayman Islands for international business conducted outside the jurisdiction.
- 100% foreign ownership is permitted, with no restrictions on the nationality or tax residency of shareholders and directors.
- A flexible corporate structure allows the appointment of a single director and a single shareholder, including the same individual.
- Remote company management is fully permitted, with no requirement for physical presence or local operations in the Cayman Islands.
Founders and Shareholders
- Founders and shareholders may be individuals or legal entities from any jurisdiction.
- No restrictions apply regarding nationality or tax residency.
- A single shareholder is permitted (sole ownership structure allowed).
- Shareholder information is not publicly disclosed in open registers, subject to full compliance with applicable regulations.
- A minimum of one director is required.
- The director may be a non-resident individual or a corporate entity.
- Local director is not required, unless mandated by substance rules or licensed activities.
- Remote company management is fully permitted.
- Information on UBOs is not publicly available, but must be disclosed to a licensed service provider under KYC/AML requirements.
- Beneficial ownership records are maintained under the Cayman Islands Beneficial Ownership Regime and are disclosed to competent authorities only upon official request.
- No minimum paid-up share capital is required by law.
- A declared authorised share capital is typically used and affects annual government fees.
- Actual capital contribution is not required, unless requested by banks or investors.
- A registered office in the Cayman Islands is mandatory and must be provided by a licensed corporate service provider.
- All corporate actions (annual return, government fees, statutory filings) are processed through the registered office.
- Self-administration without a licensed provider is not permitted.
The Cayman Islands are a tax-neutral jurisdiction and do not impose direct taxes at the local level, which is one of the key reasons Cayman structures are widely used for international business, holding companies, investment SPVs and funds.
Taxation
At the jurisdiction level, the Cayman Islands do not levy direct taxes, including:
It is important to note that the absence of local taxes in the Cayman Islands does not exempt shareholders or beneficial owners from tax obligations in their country of tax residence. In banking and regulatory reviews, the following factors are assessed:
Despite the absence of corporate taxes, Cayman Islands companies are subject to mandatory corporate compliance requirements.
Taxation
At the jurisdiction level, the Cayman Islands do not levy direct taxes, including:
- Corporate income tax
- Dividend tax
- Capital gains tax
- Withholding tax
- Royalty tax
- Inheritance or gift tax
- VAT or other indirect consumption taxes
It is important to note that the absence of local taxes in the Cayman Islands does not exempt shareholders or beneficial owners from tax obligations in their country of tax residence. In banking and regulatory reviews, the following factors are assessed:
- place of effective management;
- tax residency of owners and controllers;
- source of income;
- compliance with international substance and transparency standards.
Despite the absence of corporate taxes, Cayman Islands companies are subject to mandatory corporate compliance requirements.
- Annual Return: mandatory filing confirming:
- compliance with Cayman Islands law;
- Exempted Company status;
- absence of local trading activities in the Cayman Islands.
- Annual government fees: required to maintain the company in good standing; the amount depends on the authorised share capital.
- Accounting records: companies must maintain and retain financial records.
- Document availability: records must be available upon request by regulators, licensed service providers or banks.
- Audit: not mandatory by default; may be required for regulated activities, funds, investment structures or at the request of banks or investors.
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