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Set Up a Holding Company in the Cayman Islands

The Cayman Exempted Company is the world's leading structure for IP holding, family offices, and fund SPVs - zero corporate tax, total privacy, and remote setup from anywhere.

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Who this is for

  • Founders holding intellectual property, patents, or software in a tax-neutral jurisdiction
  • Family offices seeking a flexible, private holding vehicle outside their home country
  • Fund managers creating a special-purpose vehicle (SPV) for a specific investment
  • Entrepreneurs consolidating ownership of subsidiaries under a single offshore parent
  • HNW individuals structuring cross-border assets for estate planning purposes
Pricing

One-time service fee. Cayman government registration fees (approx. US$850–1,200) are billed separately by the Registrar.

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What's included

How it works

Step 1

Structure review

We review your holding purpose (IP, family office, or SPV) and confirm the right share structure and director setup.

Step 2

Name search and reservation

We search and reserve your preferred company name with the Cayman Registrar.

Step 3

Filing with the Registrar

Exempted Company registration submitted - typically approved within 3–5 business days.

Step 4

Documents delivered

Incorporation pack uploaded to your dashboard, including certificate, M&A, and registers.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Cayman Exempted Company?

An Exempted Company is a Cayman entity incorporated primarily for business conducted outside the Cayman Islands. It pays no income, capital gains, or corporate tax and its shareholders are not on a public register.

Can a Cayman company own IP (patents, trademarks, software)?

Yes. Cayman Exempted Companies are widely used as IP holding vehicles. The company can license IP to operating subsidiaries in other jurisdictions, directing royalties back to the Cayman entity. The tax treatment in your operating jurisdictions depends on local rules and transfer pricing requirements - consult a tax specialist.

Is a physical presence in Cayman required?

No. Exempted Companies are specifically designed for non-residents. You do not need to visit, and all formation steps are handled remotely. A registered office in Cayman (included in our service) is the only local presence required.

What are the ongoing annual costs?

Cayman Exempted Companies pay an annual government fee to the Registrar (typically US$850 for companies with authorised capital under US$50,000). The registered office service also renews annually. There are no corporate income taxes.

Can a Cayman company have a bank account?

Yes, though opening a bank account for a Cayman entity requires thorough KYC documentation. We offer banking assistance as a separate service once your company is formed.

Ready to get started?

Fixed price, real-time tracking, and expert handling, from first document to final approval.

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