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Cayman Islands Company Formation
Establish a Cayman Islands exempted company for investment funds, holding structures and international business.
Cayman structures explained
The Cayman Islands is a leading jurisdiction for investment funds and international holding structures. The most common vehicle is the exempted company, which is designed for business carried on mainly outside the Cayman Islands.
Cayman companies work through a licensed registered office and must meet economic substance and beneficial ownership requirements. We coordinate the formation and ongoing compliance.
At a glance
- Exempted company structure
- Used for funds and holding companies
- Registered office in Cayman required
- Economic substance rules apply to relevant activities
- Internationally recognised
What we handle
- Structure planning
- Registered office coordination
- Name reservation
- Memorandum and articles
- Incorporation documents
- Registers and beneficial ownership
- Bank account support
- Apostille and attestation
- Economic substance notification
- Annual returns
Why set up with Emna Capital
01
One point of contact
A single advisor manages your file from the first call to the day your licence, visas and bank account are ready.
02
The right jurisdiction
We compare mainland, free zone and offshore options against your activity, clients and budget before you commit.
03
Paperwork done properly
Applications, attestations and translations are prepared and checked by our team to avoid rejections and delays.
04
Support after setup
Accounting, VAT, corporate tax, renewals and PRO work continue with the same team once you are trading.
How Cayman formation works
Step 1
Structure planning
We define the shareholding, management and purpose.
Step 2
KYC
Due diligence is completed for all parties.
Step 3
Incorporation
The exempted company is registered.
Step 4
Ongoing compliance
Annual returns, registers and substance filings are managed.
Documents you will need
Exact requirements depend on the authority, the activity and the shareholders involved. We confirm the final list with you before anything is submitted.
- Certified passport copies
- Proof of address
- Professional reference
- Source of wealth information
- Business description
Frequently asked questions
Investment managers, family offices and international groups that need a recognised holding or fund vehicle.
Requirements are similar in principle, but costs and the use cases differ. We help you choose.
Yes, exempted companies file an annual return and pay annual fees.
Yes, subject to the UAE authority’s document and attestation requirements.
Talk to an Emna Capital advisor
Tell us what you are planning and we will map out the route, the paperwork and the timeline. The first consultation is free.