Company Types We Support in the Cayman Islands

Company Types We Support

Vepapu provides company incorporation services in the Cayman Islands for the following business entity types:

Exempted Company (EC)

An Exempted Company (EC) is similar to a Private Limited Company (Ltd.) and is the most widely used company type in the Cayman Islands. It is globally recognized and ideal for international businesses.

Key features of an Exempted Company:
  1. Share certificates are issued to shareholders as proof of ownership.
  2. Governed by a Memorandum & Articles of Association (MAA) document.
  3. No corporate income tax, capital gains tax, or withholding tax.
  4. No requirement to have local shareholders or directors.
  5. Privacy protection—no public disclosure of directors or shareholders.
  6. Suitable for holding companies, investment funds, and international trade businesses.

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

A Cayman Islands Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a flexible and modern business structure similar to a U.S. LLC. It provides separate legal personality and limited liability protection for its members.

Key features of a Cayman LLC:
  1. No requirement for share capital—ownership is based on membership interests.
  2. Governed by an LLC Agreement, offering management flexibility.
  3. Limited liability for members, protecting personal assets.
  4. No corporate taxes in the Cayman Islands.
  5. Privacy protection—no public disclosure of members.
  6. Ideal for investment funds, joint ventures, and private equity structures.

Foundation

A Cayman Islands Foundation is a hybrid entity that combines the benefits of a trust and a corporate structure. It is commonly used for philanthropy, estate planning, asset protection, and wealth management.
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Key features of a Cayman Foundation:
  1. Legal entity that can hold assets in its own name.
  2. No shareholders or members—managed by a Foundation Council.
  3. No corporate tax, income tax, or estate tax in the Cayman Islands.
  4. Suitable for charitable organizations, family wealth structures, and non-profit purposes.
  5. Can be structured as revocable or irrevocable, depending on legal needs.

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If you are looking to incorporate any other business structure, please contact us with your requirements, and we will assess whether we can assist you with your specialized request.

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