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Cayman Exempted Company: Complete Guide

A detailed guide to the Cayman Exempted Company: legal framework, incorporation, taxation, cases. Cost calculator and comparison with alternatives.

19 MIN 2026
Structures

Cayman LLC: a hybrid company and partnership

A complete guide to Cayman LLC: LLC Act 2016, Operating Agreement, 50-year TEC, member-managed vs manager-managed, US tax check-the-box.

16 MIN 2026
IP

Cayman Copyright Holdings: catalogs, royalties, streaming

Copyright holdings in the Cayman Islands: book publishing, music labels, film/streaming rights. Berne Convention, chain of title, licensing strategy.

19 MIN 2026
IP

Cayman Data Holdings: AI training, databases, privacy

Data holdings in the Cayman Islands: AI training datasets, customer data, financial data, scientific research. GDPR/CCPA compliance.

19 MIN 2026
IP

Cayman Domain Holdings: premium domains, portfolios

Domain holdings in the Cayman Islands: domain investing, brand defense, e-commerce. UDRP, ICANN, premium .com and country-code TLDs.

17 MIN 2026
Funds

Exempted Limited Partnership (ELP)

The main stock structure of the world. ELP Act 2021, hedge funds, PE/VC/RE funds, master/feeder, expense calculator, comparison with Delaware LP and Luxembourg SCSp.

16 MIN 2026
Structures

Foundation Company: legal wrapper for DAO

A complete guide to Cayman Foundation Company: Foundation Companies Act 2017, purpose foundations, DAO wrapper, 1700+ registered, supervisor role.

14 MIN 2026
IP

Cayman IP-Holding: BEPS, substance and royalties

Institutional guide to Cayman IP-Holdings: legal framework, BEPS Action 5, DEMPE functions, transfer pricing, cases.

21 MIN 2026
Operations

How to Register a Crypto Fund in the Cayman Islands: The Full Process from Structure to First Trade

Learn how to register a crypto fund in the Cayman Islands. Choosing the fund structure, regulatory requirements, launching operations, and project support from concept to the first trade.

12 MIN 2026
Structures

Cayman LDC: Limited Duration Company for SPV and tax planning

Limited Duration Company in the Caymans: single-deal SPV, real estate JV, structured finance, US check-the-box election.

19 MIN 2026
Funds

Cayman Mutual Fund: open-ended strategies for MFA

Mutual Funds Act, hedge funds, 4 categories CIMA registration, requirements, fund expense calculator. Complete Guide 2026.

16 MIN 2026
Structures

Cayman Ordinary Resident Company: local business operations

Ordinary Company in Cayman: Local Companies Control License, restaurants, hotels, professional services, foreign ownership through LCCL.

19 MIN 2026
Operations

Open a Fund Company in the Cayman Islands

Registration of a fund company in the Cayman Islands. Choosing the fund structure, regulator requirements, document preparation and comprehensive project support.

9 MIN 2026
Operations

Open an Unlimited Liability Company in the Cayman Islands

Registration of an unlimited liability company in the Cayman Islands. Structural features, legislative requirements, the procedure for setting it up, and legal support.

11 MIN 2026
Operations

Set Up a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in the Cayman Islands

Assistance with setting up an LLC in the Cayman Islands. Advice on choosing the structure, company registration, legal support and support for international business.

11 MIN 2026
Operations

Open a Limited Duration Company (LDC) in the Cayman Islands

Assistance in opening an LDC company in the Cayman Islands. Consultations on choosing the structure, document preparation, registration and legal support for the business.

12 MIN 2026
Operations

Set Up a Segregated Portfolio Company (SPC) in the Cayman Islands

Registering a segregated portfolio company (SPC) in the Cayman Islands. Structural features, asset protection, statutory requirements and project support.

14 MIN 2026
Operations

Open a Special Economic Zone Company in the Cayman Islands

Assistance in opening a company in the special economic zone of the Cayman Islands. Document preparation, registration support and consultations on doing business in the SEZ.

10 MIN 2026
Operations

Open a Non-Profit Association in the Cayman Islands

Registration of a non-profit association in the Cayman Islands. Legislative requirements, preparation of constitutional documents and support throughout the organization's set-up process.

11 MIN 2026
Operations

Open an Ordinary Non-Resident Company in the Cayman Islands

Registration of a non-resident company in the Cayman Islands. Legislative requirements, the procedure for creating the company, the advantages of the structure and legal support.

12 MIN 2026
Operations

Open an Exempted Limited Partnership (ELP) in the Cayman Islands

Registration of an exempted limited partnership (ELP) in the Cayman Islands. Requirements, advantages of the structure, the registration procedure and legal support.

14 MIN 2026
Operations

Set Up an Exempted Limited Liability Company (Ltd) in the Cayman Islands

Set up an exempted limited liability company in the Cayman Islands: registration requirements, processing times, taxation and business support.

11 MIN 2026
Operations

Open a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) in the Cayman Islands

Registration of a limited liability partnership (LLP) in the Cayman Islands. Requirements, structural features, the procedure for setting it up, and legal support.

11 MIN 2026
IP

Cayman Patent Holdings: BEPS, DEMPE, transfer pricing

Patent holdings in the Cayman Islands: USPTO recordal, EPO validations, DEMPE functions, transfer pricing. From biotech to semiconductor.

23 MIN 2026
Funds

Cayman Private Fund: PE, VC, real estate under PFA

Private Funds Act 2020. Closed-ended structures for PE, VC, real estate. Without Big-4 audit, requirements, calculator, cases. 2026.

17 MIN 2026
Operations

Re-domiciliation Cayman: transfer of service and jurisdiction

A complete guide to changing CSP, in-bound and out-bound re-domiciliation Cayman entities. Deadlines, costs, cases.

20 MIN 2026
Structures

Cayman SEZC: Special Economic Zone Company with substance

Special Economic Zone Company in the Caymans: Cayman Enterprise City, 5-year work permits, ES-compliance, SaaS, fintech, IP holding.

20 MIN 2026
IP

Cayman Software Holdings: SaaS, mobile apps, AI/ML

Software holdings in the Cayman Islands: SaaS, mobile apps, AI/ML models, gaming. Open-source compliance, customer data, cybersecurity.

18 MIN 2026
Structures

SPC: Segregated Portfolio Company

A detailed guide to Cayman SPC: statutory ring-fence, multi-strategy funds, captive insurance, real estate funds, calculation of savings vs individual companies.

15 MIN 2026
Trusts

STAR Trust: trusts for purposes, not people

Special Trusts Alternative Regime is the only non-charitable purpose trust regime in the world. Orphan structures, DAO treasury, family wealth.

17 MIN 2026
IP

Cayman Trademark Holdings: brands and portfolio management

Trademark holdings in the Cayman Islands: Madrid System, EUTM, brand management, quality control, licensing. From luxury to tech consumer brands.

21 MIN 2026
Crypto · VASP

Cayman VASP License: Phase 2 from April 1, 2025

A complete guide to obtaining a CIMA VASP license: Phase 2 for custody and trading platforms, requirements, capital, process, cost. 2026.

16 MIN 2026
Operations

Register a Master-Feeder Fund Structure in the Cayman Islands

Registration of a Master-Feeder fund structure in the Cayman Islands. Setting up an investment structure, legal requirements, document preparation, and full project support.

8 MIN 2026
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