Cayman Islands Company Formation
Establish a Cayman Islands Exempted Company in one of the world's premier financial centres. We handle everything — from name reservation and constitutional documents to electronic filing and company kit delivery.
Why incorporate in the Cayman Islands?
The Cayman Islands is a tax-neutral jurisdiction with no corporate tax, no capital gains tax, no withholding tax and no payroll tax — making it one of the world's leading centres for investment funds, insurance, capital markets and holding structures. The Cayman Islands holds a sovereign AAA credit rating and offers unmatched political and financial stability as a British Overseas Territory.
Exempted Companies can be registered in 3–5 business days through the Cayman Islands General Registry's electronic filing system. There are no restrictions on foreign ownership, and a single director is sufficient. The legal system is based on English common law with a dedicated Financial Services Division court and access to the Privy Council.
0%
Corporate tax
AAA
Sovereign rating
100%
Foreign ownership
3–5 days
Typical setup
Tax-neutral regime
The Cayman Islands impose no corporate income tax, no capital gains tax, no withholding tax and no payroll tax — making them one of the world's premier tax-neutral jurisdictions.
World-class financial centre
Home to the world's largest number of registered investment funds and a major hub for international finance, insurance and capital markets.
Full foreign ownership
No restrictions on foreign shareholding. Exempt companies require a minimum of one director (no nationality requirements).
English common law
A sophisticated, well-developed legal system based on English common law, with a specialist financial-services court and access to the Privy Council.
Reputation & stability
A British Overseas Territory with AAA-rated sovereign status, political stability and a strong anti-money-laundering regulatory framework.
Efficient incorporation
Companies can be incorporated within 3–5 business days (express same-day available). The Cayman Registry is fully electronic.
All-inclusive Cayman incorporation
One transparent price for your first year — everything you need to register and maintain a Cayman Islands Exempted Company.
Cayman Islands Company Formation
USD / 1st year
Included in the price
- Company name search & reservation
- Exempt company registration
- Memorandum & Articles of Association
- Registered office provider — 1st year
- Registered office address — 1st year
- All government registration & licence fees
- Corporate seal & share certificates
- Certificate of Incorporation
- First directors' resolution
The incorporation process
A clear, guided path from first consultation to a fully registered Cayman Islands company.
- 1
Initial consultation
Day 1We discuss your objectives, advise on the optimal Cayman entity type (exempt company, LLC, partnership) and outline documentation requirements.
- 2
Name reservation
1 dayWe search the Cayman General Registry to confirm name availability and reserve your preferred name.
- 3
Document preparation
1–2 daysWe draft the Memorandum and Articles of Association, consent forms and all statutory documents.
- 4
KYC & compliance
2–3 daysWe collect certified identification documents, proof of address and source-of-funds documentation for all beneficial owners.
- 5
Filing & registration
3–5 daysDocuments are submitted electronically to the General Registry. Standard turnaround is 3–5 business days; same-day is available.
- 6
Company kit delivery
3–5 daysYou receive the Certificate of Incorporation, corporate seal, share certificates and the full company kit by international courier.
What you'll need
Straightforward documentation — we'll guide you through every step.
Individual shareholders / directors
- Certified copy of passport
- Proof of residential address (< 3 months)
- Bank or professional reference letter
- Source of funds / wealth declaration
Corporate shareholders
- Certificate of Incorporation (certified)
- Memorandum & Articles of Association
- Register of directors and shareholders
- Certificate of Good Standing
- Board resolution authorising the subscription
Company details
- Proposed company name (2–3 alternatives)
- Description of intended business activities
- Authorised share capital and structure
Advantages
- Zero corporate, capital gains, withholding and inheritance taxes
- Premier global financial centre — top-tier reputation
- AAA sovereign credit rating
- Sophisticated English common-law legal system
- Ideal for fund structures, holding companies and SPVs
- No exchange controls
- Wide acceptance by institutional counterparties
Things to consider
- Higher setup and annual costs compared to other offshore jurisdictions
- Beneficial ownership information filed with the authorities (not public, but shared with tax-exchange partners)
- Economic substance requirements for relevant activities
- No income-tax treaty network
Frequently asked questions
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+852 5803 1008Ready to incorporate in the Cayman Islands?
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