Cayman Company Registration

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What are the advantages of registering a Cayman company?

What are the requirements for registering a Cayman company

What are the types of Cayman incorporated companies


local company


Non-local companies


Overseas companies


exempted company

local company

A 100% local company may carry on business in the Cayman Islands and must appoint at least one shareholder and one director. An annual general meeting must be held each year and an annual return is required to be filed with the Registrar of Companies.

Non-local companies

Non-local companies apply to the Financial Secretary through the Companies Registry for the granting of non-resident status, stating that the company will not carry on business in the Cayman Islands. A non-local company may also apply to be converted into an exempted company or an ordinary local company.

Overseas companies

An offshore company, also known as a foreign company, is a company registered by a person in a jurisdiction outside the Cayman Islands, but which intends to have an address and carry on business in the Cayman Islands.

exempted company

An exempted company is a common business model used by foreign investors for companies that conduct their business activities primarily outside the Cayman Islands (i.e. offshore). Exempted companies are not required to register their members for public inspection and are not required to hold annual general meetings.

The Cayman Exempted Company (Exempted Company) is the most common form of company and is the most used Cayman company by international investors.

Basic information to be prepared

Registration time: 15-30 working days

Q&A Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why register a company in Cayman?


(1) Tax incentives: The Cayman Islands is a renowned tax haven, exempting most companies from income tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, etc., which provides international businesses with great scope for cost savings.
(2) Privacy protection: The Cayman Islands' legal system focuses on protecting the privacy of shareholders and directors and does not compel the disclosure of corporate information, providing a high degree of security for high net worth individuals and businesses.
(3) Flexible corporate structure: The Cayman Islands allows for the establishment of many types of companies, including exempted companies, international business companies, etc., each of which has its own specific advantages and scope of application.
(4) Stable political and economic environment: As a British Overseas Territory, the Cayman Islands enjoys political stability and a well-developed legal system, while its economy is dominated by financial services, providing a mature and reliable market for international businesses.
(5) Advanced financial regulation: The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) implements stringent regulatory measures to ensure the transparency and fairness of the financial market, while maintaining the sound operation of the financial system.

2. What are the documents for the completion of Cayman company processing?


Certificate of Incorporation, Minutes of Meetings of the Company, Register of Shareholders, Directors and Secretaries, Memorandum and Articles of Association, Share Certificates of the Company, Signature Chop and Steel Seal of the Company.

3. Do Cayman companies have to do annual audits?


To be sure, after the establishment of a company in Cayman, the annual review of the company should be carried out between December of each year and March of the following year, otherwise it will be regarded as overdue. For example, if a company is formed in May this year, the latest date for annual review is March next year. For a company formed in December this year, the annual review can be conducted before March next year.

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