Cayman Islands Business Relocation

The Cayman Islands offer world class banking and financial services as well as state-of-the-art technological facilities.

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More and more people are moving their businesses to the Cayman Islands to take advantage of the business environment, world-class infrastructure and investment community.

The same advantages that make the Cayman Islands such a successful environment for investment funds and private wealth structures create a welcoming environment for entrepreneurs, family offices, start-ups and internationally focused businesses, including those operating in the technology, AI, healthcare and other growth sectors.

Depending on the proposed activities and the most appropriate establishment route, businesses operating through TechCayman, Cayman Enterprise City or alongside the Substantial Business Presence regime may be 100% foreign owned and controlled.

We have advised businesses, entrepreneurs and family offices on establishing operations in, and relocating to, the Cayman Islands, including on structuring, licensing, immigration, operational establishment and ongoing legal support.

TechCayman

TechCayman is a privately owned, government-enabled service provider that helps internationally focused technology and intellectual property businesses establish, relocate and grow in the Cayman Islands.

Eligible businesses can benefit from an expedited licensing and immigration process and renewable work permissions.

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Cayman Enterprise City

Cayman Enterprise City (CEC) accommodates businesses operating across a broad range of sectors, including technology, science and innovation, digital media and marketing, commodities and derivatives, virtual assets, maritime and aviation.

CEC provides streamlined establishment, licensing and immigration processes, serviced workspace and access to a connected business community.

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Substantial Business Presence

The Residency Certificate (Substantial Business Presence), or SBP, provides a long-term residence option for individuals who are employed in a senior management capacity within an approved Cayman Islands business that has established, or will establish, a substantial business presence in the Islands.

The certificate is granted for a renewable 25-year period and permits the holder to reside in the Cayman Islands and work in the business in which they have been approved. Unlike certain property-based residence routes, there is no prescribed minimum investment in Cayman Islands real estate.

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Besides the formal processes of establishing a presence in the Cayman Islands, we also advise on the associated regulatory and practical requirements, including licensing, immigration, premises, employment and commercial contracts.

Cayman Islands Residency Certificate (Substantial Business Presence)

A practical guide for senior executives, business owners and investors seeking to establish a substantial business presence in the Cayman Islands.

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Trade & Business Licensing

In order to conduct business in the Cayman Islands, an entity not licenced or regulated under any other Cayman Islands law requires a trade and business licence.

Every businesses’ application, licensing and registration requirements are different and there are a number of intricacies spanning an array of different laws. Our local licensing team can advise you on the specific approvals and supporting documents that are required for your circumstances and will help to make this complex process straightforward.

Work Permits

All employers carrying on business in the Cayman Islands must hold work permits in respect of all their expatriate employees who work in the islands. Work permits are issued, where appropriate, by the relevant Boards of the Cayman Islands Department of Immigration. Our team is fully versed in the process of applying for a work permit and can advise you accordingly.

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