Cayman Island Company Registration
- Register your Company in Cayman Island in 4-5 days (upon validation of your identification documents)*
- Client confidentiality protection via secured systems.
- Your company and its application for a bank account, including eBanking and credit card. Opening by correspondence.
- A dedicated manager is available throughout the year to administer your company.
Steps to company formation - Cayman Island
Complete our application form - Cayman Island
Upload your documents
Your account manager will ask you for official documents which are required for your company formation.
Register your company successfully
Once your documents have been processed your company will be successfully registered.
Process any additional services
Your account manager will guide you through the steps of completing your request of additional services such as bank accounts.
Manage Your company via our client portal
Our client portal will give you immediate access to all your documents as well as display your company structure.
Cayman Island Company
Good to Know
Cayman Island companies are not subject to any form of direct taxation in the Cayman Islands. The Exempt Company may additionally benefit from a tax exemption certificate granted for a period up to 20 years as a safeguard against the local system of company taxation.
Main Characteristics
Company type
Limited Company registered under the Exempted status.
Governing corporate legislation
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority is the governing authority and companies are regulated under The Companies Law (2016 Revision).
Information published relating to company officers
There is no public register of company officers.
Accounting requirement
No auditing / reporting requirements.
However, under section 59 of the Companies Law, a company is required to keep books of account which give a true and correct view of its affairs, including, where applicable, material underlying documentation including contracts and invoices.
However, under section 59 of the Companies Law, a company is required to keep books of account which give a true and correct view of its affairs, including, where applicable, material underlying documentation including contracts and invoices.
Taxation
No local taxation however, companies which are not “tax resident” outside of the Cayman Islands and which conduct a Relevant Activity must meet substance requirements under Cayman’s Economic Substance Law or face important penalties.
Legislation
Modern offshore legislation.
Standard currency
US$
Time to form
The Cayman island has a fast and efficient registry: it takes about 2 to 3 working days to register a company (upon validation of your identification documents).
Stability
Stable jurisdiction with a very good reputation.
Communication
Efficient communication means.
Time zone
Convenient world time zone: GMT-5
Secretary required
No
Paid up capital requirement
No paid-up capital requirement. The standard share capital is USD 50,000 but can be amended to fit your requirements.
Renewal Date
Anniversary date of the company / Each Year
Basis of legal System
Under Common Law.
Minimum directors/shareholders
Minimum of 1 director/shareholder
Bearer shares
Bearer shares are not permitted.
Documents Required
for the Creation of the Company
Certification of a passport can be made by a notary, an attorney-at-law, a bank, a public officer, or in accordance with SFM indications. Kindly consult your dedicated account manager at SFM to obtain precise information.
of your passport (specific wording required), a certified copy of proof of domicile dated less than three months (specific wording required), a curriculum vitae, as well as last 3 months' bank statement. All in original.**
Cayman Island Company, ideal for:
Cayman Island Jurisdiction News
“No Further AML-CFT Measures Required for Cayman Islands” – New EU Report
24 June 2022
According to a recent report, the European Union is satisfied that no further measures will be required beyond those already made in their Cayman Islands action plan for the Financial Action Task Force[..]
Increase In Offshore Companies Seeking Safer Havens
25 February 2020
2019 was a volatile year – Hong Kong protests[..]
* Subject to the constraints of the due diligence procedure.
** Documents must be provided for every person related to the company.
Disclaimer: Nothing on this webpage shall be construed as a contractual commitment or as a warranty. Services conditions are governed by the applicable terms and conditions.
** Documents must be provided for every person related to the company.
Disclaimer: Nothing on this webpage shall be construed as a contractual commitment or as a warranty. Services conditions are governed by the applicable terms and conditions.
Our Client Reviews
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Overall Rating
96%
Customer satisfaction rate, testimonials verified by Feefo.com
09-Aug-2022
Echanges clairs, efficaces et conviviaux. Manifestement démarche professionnelle.
Echanges clairs, efficaces et conviviaux. Manifestement démarche professionnelle.
01-Aug-2022
The proof of a good agent is when things don't go to plan. That's when you need these guys the most. My experience with a new company formation was not an easy one but Xenia was supportive and helpful all the way. I can recommend SFM Corporate Services with confidence
The proof of a good agent is when things don't go to plan. That's when you need these guys the most. My experience with a new company formation was not an easy one but Xenia was supportive and helpful all the way. I can recommend SFM Corporate Services with confidence
25-Apr-2022
Great attention to detail, Fast response time, High Professionalism and Excellent overall Account management. Would recommend.
Great attention to detail, Fast response time, High Professionalism and Excellent overall Account management. Would recommend.
04-Mar-2022
SMF has far exceeded all my expectations. From the very beginning, I was very well looked after by the responsible consultant. All matters were implemented quickly and professionally. I can highly recommend the company SFM.
SMF has far exceeded all my expectations. From the very beginning, I was very well looked after by the responsible consultant. All matters were implemented quickly and professionally. I can highly recommend the company SFM.
24-Feb-2022
It took a long time to establish the company... Apart from that everything was fine.
It took a long time to establish the company... Apart from that everything was fine.
23-Dec-2021
Très bon service, ressource affectée disponible mais ça été juste un peu plus long que prévu. Sinon dans l'ensemble le service est impeccable
Très bon service, ressource affectée disponible mais ça été juste un peu plus long que prévu. Sinon dans l'ensemble le service est impeccable
