Cayman Exempted Company
Most common incorporation in Cayman is the Exempted Company (“EC”) with Non-Resident as alternative. Cayman EC is regulated by the Companies Law, CAP 22. Cayman government guarantees twenty year of tax-free status to ECs.
Key Features
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Factor
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Status
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Remarks
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Tax
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Not Applicable
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Both business tax and personal income tax are exempted. This includes an exemption from capital gains tax, and all forms of withholding tax.
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Local Registered Agent / Office
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Required
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Every Cayman EC must have a Registered Office in the Cayman Islands, provided by a Registered Agent.
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Level of Confidentiality
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Medium
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The names of directors and officers are require to file at Company Registry.
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Authorized Share Capital
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Not Restricted
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Double-Tax Avoidance Treaty
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Not Applicable
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Keeping of Corporate Books, Records, and Registers
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Required
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Companies (Amendment) Law 2010 states that “Every company shall cause to be kept proper books of account including where applicable, material underlying documentation including contracts and invoices. Such documentation must be retained for a minimum period of five years from the date on which they are prepared”. Failure to retain such records shall be subject to a penalty of $5,000.
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Annual General Meeting (AGM)
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Not Required
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Annual/Tax Return
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Not Required
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Shareholders
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Minimum 1
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Corporate entity allowed.
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Directors
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Minimum 1
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Corporate entity allowed.
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Secretary
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Not Required
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