Cayman limited company application requirements

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Company

  1. 1
    Three name options in order of preference (each ending “Ltd.” or “Limited”).
  2. 2
    What will the company do — 2–3 sentences covering its purpose, what it will hold or trade, and the sector.
  3. 3
    Main countries where the business or assets are located. For an SPV or JV, tell us where the underlying business operates.
  4. 4
    Financial year end. 31 December is standard — tell us if you need a different date.
  5. 5
    Share capital. Standard is US$50,000 authorized, usually 5,000,000 shares at US$0.01 each. Tell us how many shares to issue at the start and to whom, including the percentage split if there is more than one shareholder.
  6. 6
    Who will be the director(s) and shareholder(s)? They can be the same person.

People

Answer for each shareholder, director, and beneficial owner.

  1. 7
    Full name exactly as written in the passport.
  2. 8
    Date of birth, place of birth, and gender.
  3. 9
    Nationality, plus any other citizenships.
  4. 10
    Residential address — the one shown on the bank statement or utility bill.
  5. 11
    Do you, or does anyone in your immediate family, hold or have previously held a public or political position in government, parliament, the military, judiciary, or a state-owned company? Yes or no.
  6. 12
    Have you ever been subject to sanctions or to criminal, civil, or administrative proceedings, including anything pending? Yes or no.

Source of funds

14

Where will the money that funds the company and pays the setup costs come from? Select what applies and give short details:

  • Own business income — business name, what it does, and average monthly or annual income.
  • Salary — employer, position, years there, and gross annual income.
  • Sale of investments, property, or a company — what was sold, when, and for how much.
  • Gift or inheritance — from whom, when, and the amount.
  • Pension, compensation payment, or another source — give short details.

Documents — certified copies

  • Passport: certified copy of the photo page with signature.
  • Proof of address not older than three months: a utility bill or bank/card statement showing your name and current address.
  • A short CV covering education, business history, and income. This speeds up compliance significantly.
  • A certified English translation of any document that is not in English.

Contact

  1. 15
    Name, email, and phone number for official correspondence and invoicing.

Certified documents

Templates for notarisation or certification

Select template A, B, or C as appropriate. The notary or certifier must then complete and execute the footer in full.

TEMPLATE A - FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC IDENTIFICATION

I, {full name of Notary/Certifier}, confirm that I have seen the original identification document and a copy of it, that this is a true and complete copy of that document, and that the photograph is a true likeness of the individual named in the document, whom I have met/identified.

TEMPLATE B - FOR PROOF OF RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS OR CORPORATE DOCUMENTS

I, {full name of Notary/Certifier}, confirm that I have seen the original document or an electronically issued version of it, and that this is a true and complete copy of that document.

TEMPLATE C - FOR THE TRANSLATION OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE DOCUMENTS

I, {full name of translator/certifier}, certify that I am competent to translate from {original language} into English, that I have translated the attached document from {original language} into English, and that the attached translation is a true, accurate and complete translation of the original document.

FOOTER – THIS MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL BY THE NOTARY/CERTIFIER

Signature: ___________________________ Name: {full name} Date: {DD/MM/YYYY} Address: {home/professional address} Email: {email address} Telephone: {contact number} If Notary: Notary Public – Commission expires: {date} and [Affix Notary Seal/Stamp] If Certifier: Profession/Qualification: {e.g. Attorney-at-Law, CPA, Regulated Financial Institution Officer, and include the name of the institution and the membership number (if any)}

Ready to prepare the file?

Send the available certified copies and short answers. Your manager will identify anything missing before the application moves to due diligence.