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Cayman Islands

Form a Cayman Islands exempted company

Full Cayman Islands exempted company formation under the Companies Act, including KYC review, Registrar filings, Year 1 registered office and agent, government filing fees, and ongoing annual maintenance.

Starting from from $7,280

New to the jurisdiction? Read the Cayman Islands overview first.

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Services & pricing

Core packages below, plus optional add-ons you can select during onboarding.

Cayman exempted company - core incorporation (Year 1)

International trading, investment holding, and cross-border activities.

Pricing

US$7,280

3-5 business daysClient fee · taxes and third-party costs excluded

Included

  • KYC review
  • Incorporation forms and filings with the Cayman Registrar
  • Registered office and registered agent for Year 1
  • Government filing fees
  • Ongoing guidance throughout incorporation

Timeline starts after confirmed payment and complete KYC.

Taxes and third-party disbursements are excluded.

Registered office and corporate secretary are included in the Year 1 fee.

Annual renewal and maintenance from Year 2

Keeping the Cayman exempted company in good standing after its first year.

Pricing

US$6,160

Annual, subject to exact government feesClient fee · taxes and third-party costs excluded

Included

  • Registered office and registered agent
  • Government renewal fees
  • Annual filings required under Cayman law

Shown fee is approximate and subject to exact registry charges.

Licensed Cayman director

Licensed Cayman director, typically required for higher-risk or regulated activities. Quoted on request after a risk review.

Pricing

≈ USD 11,600-17,400 / year

Quoted after risk review

Nominee non-licensed director

Non-licensed nominee director for substance and governance purposes.

Pricing

≈ USD 6,380 / year

Subject to onboarding and monitoring

Company bank account support

Help opening a business bank or EMI account after incorporation: provider shortlist, application pack, and liaison.

Pricing

On request

Depends on provider review

Detailed offer

Cayman Islands onboarding details

Full Cayman Islands exempted company formation under the Companies Act, including KYC review, Registrar filings, Year 1 registered office and agent, government filing fees, and ongoing annual maintenance.

Offer provided 2026-08-12. Government and third-party fees should be reconfirmed before engagement.

AML/KYC onboarding

  • Certified or notarised passport copy for every individual director, shareholder, and UBO.
  • Certified or notarised proof of address dated within the last 3 months.
  • Certified or notarised bank statement dated within the last 3 months.
  • Tax residency and TIN where applicable.
  • Mobile phone, email, occupation, employer, PEP declaration, and sanctions confirmation.

Additional measures may include

  • Certified English translations where documents are not in English.
  • Full ownership-chain KYC for corporate directors or shareholders.
  • Additional evidence requested during the AML/CFT risk review.

Incorporation information

  • Three proposed company names in order of preference
  • Nature of business, intended use, and types of assets or transactions
  • At least one director and one shareholder, individual or corporate
  • Identification of ultimate beneficial owners up to natural person level
  • Standard share capital of 50,000 shares of USD 1.00 par value
  • Operating jurisdictions where the entity will trade, hold assets, or invest
  • Accounting records location and responsible person
  • Optional licensed or nominee director selections

How the process works

  1. 01

    Confirm the Cayman exempted company structure and any optional director services.

  2. 02

    Submit the required company information and KYC documents.

  3. 03

    Complete KYC review and confirm readiness to proceed.

  4. 04

    Pay the selected fees; incorporation begins after funds are received.

  5. 05

    Receive the company documents and continue with annual renewals or selected optional services.

Additional costs

Licensed Cayman director

Approx. USD 11,600-17,400 per year, typically for higher-risk or regulated activities. Quoted after risk review.

Third-party disbursements

Courier, certified translations, and similar external costs are charged separately.

Before and after formation

  • Ultimate beneficial owners must be identified up to natural person level.
  • Standard share capital is typically 50,000 shares of USD 1.00 par value with a single share class.
  • Optional director services depend on the risk profile and activity of the company.
  • KYC documents are held by the registered agent and are not publicly available.
  • Incorporation begins only after KYC approval and payment.

Onboarding & document standards

Incorporation starts only after KYC approval and receipt of funds. Annual renewal is approximate and subject to exact Cayman government fees.

  • Documents must be in English or accompanied by a certified English translation.
  • Provide two different proofs of residential address dated within the last 3 months, each showing the person's name. A bank statement is accepted but not required if you have other bills or official correspondence.
  • Individual and corporate KYC documents should be certified or notarised.
  • KYC documents are retained by the registered agent and are not publicly available.