Cayman Islands Trusts

This country-specific Q&A offers insights into private credit laws and regulations in the Cayman Islands, covering topics such as vehicle formation, recent regulatory developments, taxation, and more.

Larger service providers are often able to utilise their client base of global family offices to create a database of leading practices which can then be used to perform leading practice reviews.

Both the Cayman Islands and Dubai have great appeal for businesses exploring offshore locations. Companies operating in IT, shipping, commodities, and technology can find distinct advantages in both locations.

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In view of heightened socio-economic and political uncertainties in 2016, global economic activity during the year experienced a decline in the overall growth rate, from 3.4% in 2015 to 3.1%.

Setting up an offshore business requires careful planning and consideration. One key aspect to understand is how special economic zones (SEZs) in the Cayman Islands can support your business growth and help establish an international presence

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Although not Cayman Islands law, the broad scope and extraterritorial effect of the EU Directive on Alternative. Investment Fund Managers

China has introduced a comprehensive Individual Income Tax regime for offshore trusts, imposing a 20% flat tax on settlors and beneficiaries with Chinese connections. With a 90-day transition window now in effect, affected individuals must urgently assess their disclosure obligations and consider whether existing trust structures remain viable under the new rules.

Islamic finance is experiencing rapid global expansion, with assets approaching US$6tn and record sukuk issuance attracting non-traditional investors. The convergence of Shariah-compliant and sustainable investing is creating new opportunities, while AAOIFI Standard No. 62 and tokenisation developments are reshaping how Islamic finance structures are designed and implemented across international markets.

Important changes have been made to the BVI Business Companies Act, Revised Edition 2020 (the "Companies Act").

The Cayman Islands Department for International Tax Cooperation has made the following announcements regarding the AEOI regimes.

The decision as to where to establish an offshore trust can only be made based on the specific requirements of the client.

Singaporean asset managers are increasingly making use of Jersey structures for the establishment of funds dealing with crypto-currency assets, to take advantage of a Double Taxation Agreement ("DTA")...

A recent change to the Immigration Law has resulted in a significant increase in the qualifying sums for persons seeking to make an application to the Cayman Islands Government for permanent residence by independent means.

Further to our recent update, the DITC has issued an updated CRS Entity Self-Certification Form and Individual Self-Certification Form to reflect the recent amendments to the CRS as implemented in the Cayman Islands.

Bermuda's House of Assembly has introduced the Corporate Income Tax Amendment Act 2026, bringing significant updates to the island's corporate income tax regime. The amendments provide enhanced flexibility for filing entities, refine penalty structures, and clarify administrative mechanisms for the Corporate Income Tax Agency. These changes aim to streamline tax return filing processes and improve operational oversight for Bermuda Constituent Entities and multinational enterprise groups operating under the

What are the main authorities responsible for enforcing taxes on finance transactions in your jurisdiction?