Cayman Island Exempted Company

The elite offshore jurisdiction for investment funds, wealth structuring, and multinational entities.

The Cayman Islands Exempted Company is internationally renowned for its regulatory strength, tax neutrality, and institutional-grade reputation. Whether you’re launching a fund, managing cross-border investments, or preserving private wealth, the Cayman Exempt Company offers an efficient, respected structure trusted by global financial markets.

Why Choose a Cayman Exempt Company?

• No corporate tax, income tax, capital gains, or withholding taxes
• Prestigious and globally recognized offshore jurisdiction
• Ideal for fund vehicles, SPVs, and private holdings
• No minimum capital requirement
• Flexible corporate structure — single shareholder/director allowed
• Strong legal system based on English common law

Our Cayman Company Formation Package Includes

Formation & First-Year Services:

• Name check and approval
• Drafting and filing of incorporation documents with the Registrar
• •ayment of government fees
• Provision of registered office and local registered agent (1 year)
• Company secretary service (available on request)
• Company kit with digital corporate documents

Standard Corporate Documentation:

• Certificate of Incorporation
• Memorandum & Articles of Association
• First Director Resolutions
• Share Certificates
• Register of Directors and Shareholders

Legal Framework

Cayman Exempt Companies are governed by the Companies Act (2023 Revision). They are not required to file annual accounts or hold shareholder meetings in the Cayman Islands, making them particularly attractive for cross-border structures, SPVs, and fund entities.

Company Name Requirements

• Must end with: Limited or Ltd.
• Restricted words (require licensing): Bank, Trust, Insurance, Fund, Royal, Chartered
• Names implying government affiliation are prohibited
• Names may be in any language (with English translation if not in Latin script)

Taxation in the Cayman Islands

• No direct taxes: corporate income, capital gains, withholding, or estate taxes
• 20-year government-issued tax exemption certificate available
• No exchange control regulations
• Full repatriation of capital and profits permitted

Accounting & Reporting Requirements

• No statutory requirement to file financial statements or tax returns
• Must maintain proper books and records that:
• Reflect income, expenses, assets, and liabilities
• Are retained for a minimum of 5 years
• For regulated entities (e.g., funds), additional compliance may apply under CIMA

Required Documents for Incorporation

For each Director, Shareholder, and Beneficial Owner:

• Notarized passport copy
• Proof of residential address (dated within 3 months)
• Professional reference (from lawyer, accountant, or banker)

For corporate shareholders/directors:

• Apostilled company documents
• Certificate of Good Standing if over 12 months old

Why Form a Cayman Company with SCG?

• Specialized support for private clients and fund managers
• Over 20 years of offshore structuring expertise
• End-to-end services including nominee support and bank account facilitation
• Confidential, efficient onboarding and full compliance guidance

Ready to set up in the Cayman Islands Exempted company?