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Cayman Islands entities
Exempted companies, LLCs, exempted limited partnerships and trusts, in a leading centre for investment funds and international holding structures.
In shortCCYFX onboards Cayman Islands exempted companies, LLCs, exempted limited partnerships, funds and trusts. Typical documents include a certificate of incorporation, a recent certificate of good standing, registers of directors and members and, for regulated funds, CIMA registration.
Overview
A leading centre for funds and holding companies
The Cayman Islands is one of the world’s largest domiciles for investment funds and is widely used for holding companies, joint ventures and capital markets structures.
Cayman entities hold beneficial ownership information through their corporate service provider under the islands’ beneficial ownership regime. We collect the same information directly, as part of our own due diligence.
Common entities we onboard
Exempted company
The standard vehicle for international holding, investment and fund structures.
Limited liability company
A flexible vehicle used for funds and joint ventures.
Exempted limited partnership
Common for private equity and venture capital funds.
Trusts, including STAR trusts
Ordinary and STAR trusts used for wealth and purpose structures.
Documents
What we ask Cayman Islands entities to provide
These are in addition to identification for directors and beneficial owners. Certificates should generally have been issued within the last three to six months.
Company
- Certificate of incorporation
- Memorandum and articles of association
- Certificate of good standing
- Register of directors and register of members
Funds and partnerships
- CIMA registration, where the fund is regulated
- Partnership agreement or LLC agreement
- Details of the general partner or manager
- Summary of the offering document
Ownership
- Ownership chart to individuals with 25% or more
- Registered office provider details
- Board resolution naming signatories
- Source of wealth of beneficial owners
Sectors
Typical Cayman Islands clients
Holding companies
Group holding entities funding subsidiaries.
Brokers and trading
Entities within broker and trading groups.
This page is general information to help you prepare for onboarding. It is not legal or tax advice. Laws and registry practice in Cayman Islands change, so please confirm current requirements with your corporate service provider or legal adviser.
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