Corporate Immigration 2012 - Cayman Islands

OVERVIEW

1. In broad terms what is your government's policy towards business immigration?

Cayman government policy is to be as receptive as practicable towards business immigration. The importation of talent and labour to grow and expand the Cayman economy and its standing in terms of global financial services and other international business is central to the government's ambition. Some protection of the local workforce is maintained in areas where there are sufficient Caymanians and legal residents available to fill the needs of a particular industry. Although not necessarily bound by every aspect, policy is conducted in a manner consistent with international treaty obligations with particular reference to obligations under the European Convention of Human Rights. Breaches of legislation are enforced, most often by way of an administrative fine. There is in place a clear policy of attempting to work constructively with businesses operating in the Cayman Islands