ArticleCayman Islands Exempted CompaniesOne of the reasons why the Cayman Islands is a leading offshore jurisdiction is the flexibility of Cayman Islands companies. The main legislation regulating the formation and operation...British Virgin IslandsCorporate/Commercial LawHarneys
ArticleBusinesses Are Reopening After Hurricane IanNow that the Cayman Islands Government has given the all-clear in relation to Hurricane Ian, these businesses have confirmed their reopening hours for tomorrow...Cayman IslandsCorporate/Commercial LawCayman Islands Government
ArticleDCI Recognised By Investors In PeopleThe Department of Commerce and Investment (DCI) has been named as a finalist for the Investors In People 2021 awards across three categories...Cayman IslandsFinance and BankingCayman Islands Government
ArticleGovernment Puts Forward Tax Information Authority BillThe Tax Information Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2020 was gazetted on Friday, 29 May and will be presented by the Minister of Financial Services at the next meeting of the Legislative Assembly. Cayman IslandsTaxCayman Islands Government
ArticleTBL Board Prepares For Christmas BreakThe Trade and Business Licensing Board will hold its last meeting of the year on Tuesday, 6 December and will resume its meetings on Tuesday, 10 January 2017, according to Board Chairman Garth Arch.Cayman IslandsWealth ManagementCayman Islands Government
ArticleRegistrar Prepares Non-Profits For Risk AssessmentThe Registrar of Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) is preparing local charities ahead of its terrorist financing risk assessment of the NPO sector scheduled for Q4 2024. Cayman IslandsFinance and BankingCayman Islands Government
ArticleAmendments To Cayman Islands Companies Law – Action RequiredThe Cayman Islands Government has passed a number of amendment laws to strengthen Cayman's anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism regime.Cayman IslandsCorporate/Commercial LawOgier
ArticleGovernment Streamlines Tokenised Funds LegislationIn an effort to provide regulatory clarity for funds professionals and investors, the Cayman Islands Government has published three legislative bills to confirm a framework for tokenised investment fund structures in Cayman. Cayman IslandsFinance and BankingCayman Islands Government
Article2009 OutlookThe Cayman Islands are the world's leading offshore jurisdiction, in terms of the volume of business booked through the islands in 2008 and the number of investment funds domiciled there. Cayman IslandsWealth ManagementMourant Ozannes
ArticleReal Estate In The Cayman IslandsThe Cayman Islands has been a popular tourist, recreation and business destination for many years. Beautiful beaches, spectacular dive sites, high quality modern hotels and tropical weather combine to attract the tourists in large numbers year after year.Cayman IslandsWealth ManagementCharles Adams, Ritchie & Duckworth
ArticleCompanies Have Brief Waiver Period To Submit Director And Officer DetailsThe Ministry of Financial Services advises that The Companies (Amendment) Law 2015 will commence on Monday, 2 November 2015.Cayman IslandsCorporate/Commercial LawCayman Islands Government
ArticleBusiness Location Requirements For LicensingThe Board is issuing this reminder due to a recent rise in improperly signed business location documents.Cayman IslandsReal Estate and ConstructionCayman Islands Government
ArticleHedge FundsThe hedge fund industry continues to experience remarkable growth in assets under management and in the number and type of institutions that are investing in hedge funds. Cayman IslandsWealth ManagementQuin & Hampson
ArticleCayman Islands Added To EU BlacklistIn an EU Press Release issued on 18 February 2020, the ECOFIN committee of the European Union ("EU") resolved to move the Cayman Islands to the EU blacklist of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes (the "EU Blacklist"). Cayman IslandsTaxKirkland & Ellis International LLP
ArticleCayman Joins Other Nations In Signing Multilateral AgreementThe Cayman Islands today took a significant step against global tax evasion in joining more than 50 countries and jurisdictions in signing an agreement that sets the worldwide standard for automatic exchange of information (AEOI) among tax authorities.Cayman IslandsTaxCayman Islands Government
ArticleCelebrating 120 Years Of The CI Shipping RegistryThe official appreciation and networking reception for the CI Shipping RegistryCayman IslandsTransportCayman Islands Government
ArticleCrown Counsel Enhance Their Awareness Of FATF StandardsCrown Counsel Enhance Their Awareness of FATF Standards.Cayman IslandsGovernment, Public SectorCayman Islands Government
ArticleGovernment Issues Beneficial Ownership ReportThe Cayman Islands Government today issued a report stating that it will continue its current method of providing beneficial ownership information to law enforcement, tax and regulatory authorities, as the method adheres to global standards.Cayman IslandsWealth ManagementCayman Islands Government
ArticleAIFMD Update: ESMA Issues Further AdviceESMA today issued further advice to the European Parliament regarding the application of the AIFMD passport to non-EU alternative investment fund managers and alternative investment funds. Cayman IslandsWealth ManagementCayman Islands Government
ArticleProject Finance Guide 2022: Cayman IslandsAs the Cayman Islands is typically used as a taxneutral jurisdiction that is an efficient and neutral platform for sponsors and investors alike, a broad variety of participants in the international project...Cayman IslandsFinance and BankingMaples Group