Cayman Islands
The Premier Destination for Offshore Investment
The Cayman Islands have emerged as a premier choice for establishing offshore investment funds. Investors and fund managers alike are drawn to the jurisdiction for several compelling reasons:
Robust Regulatory Framework & Effective Supervision
- Over the past 25 years, the Cayman Islands has developed a constructive regulatory regime for investment funds. These funds are typically regulated by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) under either the Mutual Funds Act or the Private Funds Act.
- CIMA collaborates with overseas regulators, promoting integrity, stability, and efficiency in the financial industry. The result is a growing fund market in the Cayman Islands, with thousands of mutual funds and private funds registered.
- Annual audits by independent third parties ensure transparency, and funds adhere to anti-money laundering protocols.
Tax Neutrality
- The Cayman Islands offer a tax-neutral environment for investment vehicles. Corporations registered here face no income, corporate, capital gains, withholding, or similar taxes.
- While investment funds are tax-exempt within the Cayman Islands, investors and managers must consider taxation implications in their home jurisdictions.
A Hub for Financial & Professional Services
- The Cayman Islands boast a long-established history in financial and professional services. This legacy positions them well to support various offshore structures used as investment vehicles.
- The jurisdiction’s reputation and well-developed infrastructure attract investors seeking stability and expertise.
Reputation & Product Flexibility
- The jurisdiction’s reputation as a reliable, efficient and well-regulated jurisdiction, particularly compared to other off-shore hubs, has contributed to its popularity.
- The Cayman Islands support a wide range of corporate structures designed to suit an equally diverse clientele from institutional investors to small family offices.
As a CIMA licensed service provider, Catalyst is able to provide a wide range of fund administration and corporate services to clients with Cayman structures.
Are you seeking a trusted partner to support your Cayman structure? Catalyst provides fund administration, corporate services, and financial accounting solutions meticulously tailored to the unique needs of investors, corporate entities, and private clients with interests in the Cayman Islands.
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