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The jurisdiction that needs no introduction. The Cayman Islands are still the default for offshore fund structures. Tax neutrality, plenty of experienced service providers, and a legal framework that institutional allocators already know. Below you'll find pieces on Cayman fund formation, SPC and LLC structures, CIMA registration, and what running an offshore vehicle actually looks like day to day.
Regulatory
Cayman fund regulation goes well beyond the initial CIMA registration. AML procedures, beneficial ownership transparency, FATCA/CRS, and economic substance all require ongoing attention.
Fund structuring
The '2 and 20' model is no longer the default. Here is how carry actually works in modern Cayman fund structures, and the tax traps that first-time managers miss.
Fund structuring
What the full process actually looks like when you work with a fund services provider — formation, CIMA registration, investor onboarding, first close, and ongoing compliance.
Regulatory
Registering a Cayman fund with CIMA is fast. Staying compliant year after year is the part that catches managers off guard. Here is the full picture.
Tax
No corporate tax, no capital gains tax, no withholding tax. But tax neutrality does not mean tax-free for your investors. Here is what emerging managers need to understand.
Fund structuring
The Cayman Islands has two distinct regulatory regimes for funds. Picking the wrong one will cost you months and money. Here is how to decide.
Fund structuring
Around 90% of Cayman alternative investment funds use the ELP structure. Here is what makes it the default for emerging managers and what you need to know before forming one.
Cayman fund regimeGlobal institutional standardTax-neutralSetup: 4–6 weeks