How do I register a Cayman Islands company?

To register a Cayman company, you must choose a company type, complete KYC for all shareholders and directors, reserve the company name, prepare constitutional documents, and file incorporation with the Cayman Registrar. The incorporation process typically takes 3–5 business days.

How much does it cost to register a Cayman company?

The cost to register a Cayman Exempted Company usually ranges from USD 3,500–6,500, including government fees, registered office setup, statutory documentation, and compliance onboarding. Annual maintenance typically costs USD 2,500–4,000.

Can I register a Cayman Islands company without visiting the Cayman Islands?

Yes. Cayman company incorporation is fully remote. All filings and KYC checks can be completed online through a licensed registered office provider.

What documents are required to register a Cayman company?

Required documents include certified passports, proof of address for all shareholders, directors and UBOs, a business description, company structure, and due diligence documents such as source-of-funds declarations.

What type of company is best for international business?

The Cayman Exempted Company is generally the best option for international business, holding structures, SPVs, investment vehicles and Web3 projects due to its tax-neutral status, flexibility, and privacy.

How long does it take to open a bank account for a Cayman company?

Opening a bank account for a Cayman company typically takes 2–6 weeks depending on the bank's due diligence process, the business model, and the completeness of the provided documents.

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Registering a Cayman company is one of the most efficient ways to structure international business, protect assets and access global banking. We handle the full Cayman Islands company registration process end-to-end — from name approval, documentation and due diligence to incorporation, registered office, and bank account support.

Whether you need a Cayman holding company, SPV, trading vehicle or Web3 structure, our team ensures your Cayman company is registered quickly, correctly, and compliant with the Companies Act.

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Main Reasons to register a Cayman Company

The Cayman Islands are recognised worldwide as a leading international financial centre. Registering a Cayman company signals credibility to investors, banks and partners who are already familiar with Cayman as a jurisdiction for funds, holdings and cross-border structures.

Global Reputation

Cayman offers a stable political environment and a predictable common-law legal system. Companies benefit from a transparent regulatory framework based on English law concepts, which reduces risk and gives comfort to institutional investors and international counterparties.

Political Stability

One of the key reasons to register a company in the Cayman Islands is its tax-neutral regime. Cayman companies are generally not subject to local corporate income tax, capital gains tax or withholding tax on offshore income, allowing you to reinvest more of your profits back into the business.

Tax Free Environment

A Cayman company sits in a highly connected international business hub with access to leading offshore banks and professional service providers. This makes it easier to open bank accounts, structure cross-border payments and serve clients across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East from a single, respected jurisdiction.

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Types of Cayman Companies and Their Benefits

In the Cayman Islands, several company structures are available depending on your business model, tax planning goals and international activities. Below is an overview of the main company types you can register in Cayman, along with the key benefits of each.

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Exempted Company (Best for International Business & Holding Structures)

An Exempted Company is the most common structure for foreign founders who want to register a Cayman company for international operations outside the Cayman Islands. It is widely used for holding companies, investment vehicles, fintech, Web3 projects, SPVs and cross-border trading.

Key Benefits of a Cayman Exempted Company:

No requirement to conduct business inside the Cayman Islands
No corporate income tax, capital gains tax or withholding tax
High privacy: shareholder information is not publicly accessible
No requirement to file annual accounts publicly
100% foreign ownership allowed; no local directors required
Simple ongoing compliance and annual maintenance

This is the preferred structure for global founders and investors.

Ordinary Resident Company (Best for Local Trade)

An Ordinary Resident Company is suitable for businesses intending to operate within the Cayman Islands, hire locally, and conduct onshore commercial activities. It must comply with local licensing and local presence rules.

Key Benefits of an Ordinary Resident Company:

Ideal for retail, service businesses and local trade
Allows hiring local employees and running physical operations
Must maintain a registered office and comply with local licensing
Subject to Cayman’s transparent and investor-friendly legal system

This company type is less common for offshore founders but essential for local commercial presence.

Cayman LLC (Best for Asset Protection & Flexible Governance)

A Cayman Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a hybrid structure combining partnership-style flexibility with corporate limited liability. It is popular for investment funds, JV structures, asset holding, and US-facing businesses.

Key Benefits of a Cayman LLC:

Flexible governance — members can define internal rules via LLC Agreement
No share capital, making structuring more flexible
Strong asset protection and member liability limitations
Tax-neutral and fully foreign owned
Often preferred for US-linked investment and fund structures

Requirements

Requirements to register a Cayman Company

Cayman Islands company registration is a straightforward process, but it requires proper documentation, KYC checks and compliance with the Companies Act. Below are the official requirements to register a Cayman company, including everything you must prepare before incorporation can be completed.

At least one shareholder and one director (they may be the same person; no local residency requirement).
Certified passport & proof of address for all shareholders, directors, and beneficial owners.
Clear description of business activities and purpose of the company.
Registered office in the Cayman Islands (mandatory for all companies).
Memorandum & Articles of Association prepared in accordance with Cayman Companies Act.
Due diligence information on ownership structure (UBOs) and source of funds/source of wealth.
Company name approval through the Cayman Registrar (simple but required before incorporation).

Corporate Requirements for Cayman Company Registration

KYC / AML checks for all natural and corporate shareholders.
Fit-and-proper documentation for directors and beneficial owners.
Economic substance classification (to determine whether the company must file ES reports, depending on activity).
Annual filings including: Register of Directors, Register of Members , Annual Return (AR) with the Registrar
Compliance with international standards (FATF, OECD transparency frameworks).
Statutory registers must be maintained (register of directors, members, charges)

Compliance Requirements for Cayman Company Registration

No minimum paid-up capital requirement (USD 1 is acceptable; most companies choose a higher nominal value for internal structuring).
Bank account documentation package, including business plan, corporate structure, UBO details, and compliance forms (required if you intend to open a bank account after incorporation).
Registered Agent services for statutory filings and maintenance.
Record-keeping obligations, including maintaining accounting records for at least five years (records may be kept outside Cayman).

Capital & Operational Requirements for Cayman Company Registration

Process

Our Process for Registering a Cayman Islands Company

Step 1 – Business Model Review & Company Type Selection

Assess your business purpose (holding, trading, SPV, Web3).
Select the correct company type (Exempted Company for most foreign founders).
Confirm directors, shareholders, and beneficial ownership structure.
Identify whether activities fall under economic substance rules.

Step 2 – KYC Collection & Name Reservation

Collect KYC/AML documents for all shareholders, directors, and UBOs.
Perform fit-and-proper checks and source-of-funds verification.
Reserve your preferred company name with the Cayman Registrar.
Prepare constitutional documents (Memorandum & Articles).

Step 3 – Company Incorporation & Registered Office Setup

File incorporation documents with the Cayman Registrar of Companies.
Establish a licensed registered office (mandatory in Cayman).
Create statutory registers (directors, members, charges).
Receive your Certificate of Incorporation and stamped corporate documents.

Step 4 – Governance, Compliance & Bank Account Opening

Prepare governance structure, resolutions, and internal policies.
Classify the company under Cayman Economic Substance (ES) requirements.
Set up accounting and annual filing procedures.
Prepare documents for offshore bank or EMI onboarding and open your company account.

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Costs & Timeline

Costs & Timeline to Register a Cayman Islands Company

One-Time Setup Costs

Government incorporation fee: USD 1,000
Preparation of M&A, resolutions & statutory registers: USD 500
Onboarding fee: USD 800
Administration fee: USD 1,500
Total setup cost: USD 3,800–4,500 for a standard Cayman Exempted Company.

Annual Maintenance Costs

Annual government fee: USD 1,000
Annual return filing fee: USD 800
Registered office renewal: USD 1,500
Economic Substance notification filing: USD 500
Total annual maintenance: typically USD 3,800

Registration Timeline

Day 1–2: KYC collection, name reservation, preparation of corporate documents
Day 3–5: Filing with the Cayman Islands Registrar of Companies
Day 5–7: Certificate of Incorporation issued
Week 2–4: Statutory registers, share issuance, company seal, organizational resolutions
Week 2–6: Optional: offshore bank account or EMI onboarding

Why Work With Consultrio for Cayman Company Registration?

End-to-end support

We specialize in setting up Cayman Exempted Companies, holding structures, SPVs, and investment vehicles.
We analyze your business model and recommend the most efficient structure under the Cayman Companies Act.
Our team ensures your company is incorporated correctly, compliant from Day 1, and optimized for international operations

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Comprehensive preparation of M&A, registers, resolutions, and onboarding documents.
Full KYC/AML support for shareholders, directors, and UBOs.
Guidance on Economic Substance classification, annual filings, and ongoing obligations — reducing compliance risk and ensuring long-term validity.

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We help prepare and structure your documentation for offshore bank account or EMI onboarding.
Strong network of international banking partners supporting Cayman entities.
Continued corporate administration support, annual renewals, and governance assistance — everything needed to run a compliant Cayman structure.