Aviation 2020: Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands Shipping Registry has achieved the top position on the 2025 Paris MoU White List, a globally recognized benchmark for flag state performance. This ranking reflects zero detentions across 299 inspections and positions Cayman-flagged vessels as low-risk under international Port State Control regimes. The article examines what this means for shipowners, financiers, and maritime stakeholders when structuring vessel ownership and financing arrangements through Cayman Islands entities.

The Cayman Islands Shipping Registry has introduced updated guidance on the Yacht Engaged in Trade (YET) regime, a framework that allows privately registered yachts to engage in limited commercial charter activity while maintaining their pleasure yacht status.

Our team provide some key takeaways from the Growth Frontiers Global conference and the global aviation industry as a whole.

The Cayman Islands Government, in collaboration with the United Kingdom Maritime and Coastguard Agency, the Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands, the Cayman Islands Coast Guard, and the Port Authority of the Cayman Islands, ...

Today, the global ocean economy is entering a new era: one defined by data, autonomy, sensing, and secure digital infrastructure.

With offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo and Grand Cayman, Phenix Jet Cayman is a name synonymous with precision, privacy, and global reach in the world of private aviation.

The Cayman Islands are proud to be joining the global observance of World Maritime Day on 25 September.

The Cayman Islands Government invites the public to join in the observance of World Maritime Day on 25 September under the theme "Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity.

In 2025, the landscape of aircraft financing and leasing is set to be influenced by several significant trends, particularly in key jurisdictions like the Cayman Islands and Ireland.

Two key UK statutory instruments which apply to Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands are amended.

The Central Bank of Ireland (the “Central Bank”) has published a thematic assessment report (the “Report”) following a review of the implementation of key aspects of the Fitness and Probity regime (the “F&P Regime”) in the MiFID investment firm sector.

A key operational change to CRS is the new requirement for a Cayman Islands Financial Institution (each an “FI”) to appoint a Principal Point of Contact (“PPoC”) that is resident in the Cayman Islands. Where the PPoC of an FI is not currently resident in the Cayman Islands, the FI is required to appoint a Cayman Islands-based PPoC and notify the Department for International Tax Cooperation (“DITC”) by 31 January 2027.

The Cayman Islands has updated its Common Reporting Standard (“CRS”) framework, and most new requirements came into effect from 1 January 2026. This client update provides an overview of the changes and how the Maples Group can assist.

The Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) occupy a leading position in the global investment funds landscape.

Effective as of 1 January 2026, an update to the Common Reporting Standard, or CRS, requires that financial institutions based in the Cayman Islands have a Principal Point of Contact, or “PPOC”, that has a physical presence within the jurisdiction.

On 24 July 2026, China's Ministry of Finance and State Taxation Administration jointly issued the Announcement on Individual Income Tax Matters Relating to Offshore Trusts (《财政部 税务总局关于离岸信托个人所 得税有关事项的公告》) (Announcement No. 21 of 2026) (the "Notice"), together with a companion Announcement of the State Taxation Administration on Collection and Administration Matters Relating to Individual Income Tax on Offshore Trusts...

The legislative framework governing agency workers in Ireland, the Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Act 2012 (the “2012 Act”) has been in place for almost 15 years but continues to be an area that generates questions...

The Cayman Islands Government has announced 1 the Cayman Islands has submitted an application to the US National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) for Qualified Jurisdiction Status (“QJS”).

The UK Consumer Composite Investments (“CCI”) regime introduces a new disclosure framework for investment products made available to UK retail investors.

CIMA’s new AML and sanctions Rules introduce enhanced compliance requirements for Cayman Islands regulated entities, including private funds and mutual funds. This guide summarises the key obligations, compliance considerations and action items for CIMA registered funds ahead of the 18 September 2026 implementation date.