ArticleNew Form Of Incorporated Cell Company Legislation Is Proposed In The Cayman IslandsThe Cayman Islands government recently announced a draft Bill to amend the Insurance Law.Cayman IslandsInsuranceHarneys
ArticleCayman LLCs – Up And RunningThey've been talked about for a while by our bloggers and contributors but the moment has now come for the Cayman LLC, which has been available for registration since 13 July...Cayman IslandsWealth ManagementHarneys
ArticleFATCA: Update Regarding US Reportable AccountsThe Cayman Islands Department for International Tax Cooperation (DITC) has advised that it is in the final stages of preparing its FATCA data to be provided to the IRS.Cayman IslandsWealth ManagementHarneys
ArticleCySEC Proposes ICT Oversight Fees For Financial Entities Under DORAOn 31 January 2025, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) launched a consultation on proposed annual information...CyprusFinance and BankingHarneys
ArticleInsights From EDPB's One-Stop-Shop Case Digest On Security Of Processing And Data Breach NotificationOn 18 January 2024, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) published a One-Stop-Shop case digest on Security of Processing and Data Breach Notification (the Case Digest).CyprusPrivacyHarneys
ArticleThe European Parliament Has Adopted The AIFMD 2.0 TextOn 7 February 2024, the European Parliament adopted the final version of the text amending the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD 2.0).GlobalFinance and BankingHarneys
ArticleNew Cyprus-India Treaty For The Avoidance Of Double TaxationCyprus and India have signed a new double tax treaty which is expected to foster increased use of Cyprus as a gateway for investment both into and out of India.GlobalTaxHarneys
ArticleCayman Islands AEOI – Reporting Deadline Extended To 31 August 2017The Cayman Islands Department for International Tax Cooperation (DITC) recently confirmed an extension of the deadline for Cayman financial institutions to comply with their reporting obligations...Cayman IslandsWealth ManagementHarneys
ArticleOverview Of Anguillan Company LawAlthough not normally regarded as being in the first tier of traditional offshore jurisdictions, 2015 is shaping up to be an exciting year for financial services in Anguilla (or "British Anguilla", as it sometimes likes to brand itself). AnguillaCorporate/Commercial LawHarneys
ArticleBermuda's Call To Action: Strengthening Financial Systems Against High-Risk JurisdictionsOn 2 December 2024, the Bermuda Ministry of Justice issued AML-ATF Ministerial Advisory 3/2024, emphasising the need for vigilance against money laundering and terrorist financing risks in specific jurisdictions.British Virgin IslandsComplianceHarneys
ArticleNew Trusts Legislation In CaymanThe Trusts (Amendment) Law 2016 (the Amendment Law) was gazetted on 23 November 2016 and has amended and modernised the current Cayman Islands Trusts Law (2011 Revision). British Virgin IslandsCorporate/Commercial LawHarneys
ArticleCan This David Really Beat Multiple Goliaths?With humble apologies for the slight tangent, something quite incredible is happening in the English Premier League right now.British Virgin IslandsFinance and BankingHarneys
ArticleSell-Side Risk In The BVIIn an era of increasing complexity in regulation globally, the BVI has carefully built a simple and clear regulatory framework that minimises the legal risk for lenders and financial markets participants dealing with BVI companies.British Virgin IslandsInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringHarneys
ArticleCayman Achievements In Peer Reviews And AIFMD ComplianceThe Cayman Islands have moved forward in terms of peer reviews and AIFMD compliance.Cayman IslandsCorporate/Commercial LawHarneys
ArticleNot The Time Or Place: Important Considerations For Proof Of Debt AppealsJustice Parker's decision of in North Sound Pharmaceuticals Inc concerns an appeal against the rejection of a proof of debt in a liquidation.Cayman IslandsInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringHarneys
ArticleExpanded Jurisdiction For Interim Orders Issued By Cyprus CourtsThe new Civil Procedure Rules introduced in September 2023 and the amendment of section 32 of the Courts of Justice Law, L. 14/1960, effected in December 2023 form part of these reforms.CyprusLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHarneys
ArticleBVI Enacts Legislation To Change Work Permit Fee CalculationTerritory. The Statutory Rates, Fees and Charges (Amendment of Schedule) (No 2) Order 2017 amends part 45 of the Schedule to the Statutory Rates, Fees and Charges Act 2005 which governs statutory... British Virgin IslandsEmployment and HRHarneys
ArticleCorporate Evolution Serving Global CommerceThe end of 2015 marked 20 years in the legal profession for me. During those two decades the legal landscape has changed dramatically owing to both technological advancement and commercial factors.British Virgin IslandsCorporate/Commercial LawHarneys
ArticleWhat Service Providers Do I Need To Launch My Fund?Cayman and BVI funds are not restricted to using Cayman and BVI service providers. British Virgin IslandsFinance and BankingHarneys