The Cayman Islands has introduced significant reforms to its business licensing framework, including the option for eligible Caymanian-owned businesses to obtain multi-year Trade and Business Licences valid for up to five years, alongside revised fee structures across professional services, real estate, and property development sectors.

Set out below is a summary of the duties imposed by the law of the Cayman Islands upon a director of a Cayman Islands company and a description of the standard a director is obliged to meet in the proper discharge of those duties.

The Cayman Islands has emerged as a premier jurisdiction for digital asset investment funds, with nearly one in five new open-ended funds now incorporating cryptocurrency strategies. As institutional demand grows, fund sponsors face critical challenges in reconciling volatile digital assets with traditional redemption structures, requiring sophisticated liquidity management tools and robust governance frameworks.

Tokenisation is increasingly being explored as a means of enhancing the efficiency and accessibility of investment fund structures.

We have experienced a rapid growth in Security Token Offerings ("STOs") over the course of the last year and we have now advised on the launch of several dozen STOs.

The Companies Law (as Revised) (the "Companies Law") provides for the registration of foreign companies in the Cayman Islands.

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) has announced updates to liquidation and deregistration procedures for funds in the Cayman Islands.

Clients are reminded of the following important filing dates for Financial Institutions (FIs) under the CRS and FATCA Regime and Economic Substance regime filings with the Tax Information Authority in the Cayman Islands.

Clients are reminded of the following important filing dates for Financial Institutions (FIs) under the CRS and FATCA Regime and Economic Substance regime filings with the Tax Information Authority in the Cayman Islands.

Private credit continues to play an increasingly significant role in global capital markets, as borrowers and investors seek alternatives to traditional bank lending.

The global private equity secondaries market has seen sustained growth, with 2025 marking another year of record fundraising and transaction volume.

Cayman Islands companies and investment funds planning a year-end voluntary liquidation must navigate strict statutory timelines and regulatory requirements that begin months before December 31st. Missing critical deadlines can trigger an additional year of government fees, CIMA charges, and potentially unintended audit obligations. This guide outlines the essential planning dates, sequencing requirements for CIMA-regulated funds, and the coordination needed between deregistration and dissolution processes.

AML in the Cayman Islands is complex and varies for each industry sector. Below is general guidance on AML Officer requirements.

Bitcoin ETFs are a smart way to utilise Cayman law and traditional exchange platforms to maximise your Bitcoin investment.

The Cayman Islands continues to hold its position as the leading global domicile for investment funds. This reputation is built on consistent regulatory clarity...

One of the most important aspects in arranging any fund finance transaction is structuring the security package.

The Cayman Islands Department for International Tax Cooperation has released critical updates for the 2027 compliance cycle covering Common Reporting Standard, Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, and Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework requirements. Financial institutions and crypto-asset reporting service providers must navigate new registration deadlines, enhanced due diligence procedures, and the transition to updated XML reporting schemas for the 2026 calendar year.

The Cayman Islands has seen a significant rise in the number of fintech funds being established and is increasingly becoming the preferred

The Cayman Islands has been the leading offshore jurisdiction for the establishment of mutual funds and private funds for more than 30 years. Its' phenomenal reputation has been due...

Across global investment markets, the Cayman Islands continues to set the benchmark for fund structuring, investor protection and governance transparency.