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Company Formation in Cayman Islands

Tax-neutral jurisdiction of choice for investment funds and holding vehicles. Review the legal form, tax position, treaty network and indicative cost, then talk to one team that structures it end to end.

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Corporate tax: 0%
VAT / GST: None
Formation: 3-7 days
Foreign ownership: 100% permitted
Tax treaties: 0+
Setup cost: USD 4,000 - 9,000

At a glance

Common entity: Exempted Company
Formation time: 3-7 days
Setup cost: USD 4,000 - 9,000
Annual cost: USD 3,000 - 8,000
Foreign ownership: 100% permitted
Tax treaties: 0+

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Best for

Investment funds and their vehicles
Tax-neutral holding and joint ventures
Token and digital-asset structures

Less ideal for

Trading needing treaty relief
Cost-sensitive founders (economic substance costs apply)

Legal and formation

Legal system	Common law
Common entity types	Exempted Company, Exempted Limited Partnership (ELP)
Formation timeline	3-7 days
Minimum capital	None
Foreign ownership	100% permitted
Minimum shareholders	1
Minimum directors	1
Local presence	Registered office and registered agent in Cayman required
Public registry	Directors and shareholders not on a public register; beneficial owners on a non-public register
Audit	Regulated funds require an audit; ordinary companies generally do not

Tax profile

Corporate income tax	0% (no corporate income tax)
VAT / GST	None
Withholding, dividends	0%
Withholding, interest	0%
Withholding, royalties	0%
Capital gains	Not taxed
Territorial system	Yes
CFC rules	No
Participation exemption	Not applicable (no corporate income tax)

Every figure above is indicative. Rates, thresholds, minimum capital, ownership rules and timelines change and vary by activity, licence and structure. They are confirmed with the relevant authority and in a tailored quote before you rely on them. This is general information, not legal or tax advice.

How to set up in Cayman Islands

1
Engage a licensed Cayman corporate services provider
2
Complete KYC and confirm the exempted company name
3
File the memorandum and articles of association with the Registrar
4
Appoint directors and maintain a registered office
5
Meet economic substance obligations where relevant and arrange banking

Banking reality

Local banking is limited and geared to funds and institutions, so operating accounts are usually opened offshore or with specialist providers, and KYC on beneficial owners is stringent.