Form Your Cayman Islands LLC with Expert Coordination
The Cayman LLC combines partnership flexibility with corporate protection. Access honest pricing, full regulatory support, and continuous administrative services—managed entirely online.
Explore Cayman Islands LLC Hybrid Structure
Created by the Limited Liability Companies Act effective July 2016 and revised in 2025, the Cayman LLC merges partnership flexibility with corporate liability protection. Modeled after the Delaware LLC, this hybrid entity serves investment managers, joint ventures, and private equity structures seeking operational adaptability.
Capital Structure
Membership interest and capital requirements for Cayman Islands LLC.
Local Presence
Required local presence elements for Cayman Islands LLC compliance.
Compliances to Keep in Mind
Annual filings and ongoing requirements to keep your Cayman LLC compliant and active.
Annual Return
File annual return with the Cayman Islands Registrar confirming LLC particulars and managers.
Economic Substance Notification
File economic substance notification if conducting relevant activities under the ES Law.
Beneficial Ownership Filing
Maintain and update beneficial ownership information under BOTA requirements.
LLC Records
Maintain LLC agreement, member register, and manager records. Notify Registrar of changes.
Registered Office
Maintain registered office in Cayman Islands continuously.
Is a Cayman LLC the Right Structure for You?
Understand how a Cayman LLC combines corporate benefits with partnership flexibility for your business needs.
Cayman Islands Limited Liability Company (LLC)
A versatile hybrid entity modeled on Delaware LLC legislation, providing separate legal personality with partnership-style operational flexibility under the Limited Liability Companies Act (2025 Revision).
Members directly participate in management decisions and operations. Suitable for closely held ventures.
Professional managers appointed to handle operations while members maintain passive investment roles.
Structure designed for multiple parties collaborating on specific projects or investments.
Advantages
Tax Undertaking Available
May obtain a 50-year government guarantee against any future imposition of profit or income taxes.
Flexible LLC Agreement
The LLC agreement is not filed publicly and can be customized extensively to meet member needs.
No Minimum Capital
No statutory minimum capital contribution requirement for formation.
No Currency Restrictions
Free movement of funds in any currency without exchange controls.
Considerations
Annual Certification
Must file an annual compliance certificate and pay prescribed fees each January.
Beneficial Ownership Obligations
Subject to beneficial ownership transparency requirements effective January 2025.
Manager Registration
The register of managers must be filed with the Companies Registry.
Premium Jurisdiction Costs
Professional and government fees reflect the Cayman Islands' premium status.
Form Your Cayman LLC
A Cayman LLC delivers flexibility within a prestigious financial jurisdiction. Explore your formation options.
Clear Pricing for LLC Registration
Complete packages for registering your Cayman Islands LLC—covering all government fees, documentation, and first-year services.
Basic Package
Premium Package
Enterprise Package
What You Need for a Cayman LLC Registration
Meet these statutory prerequisites to form your Cayman Islands Limited Liability Company.
Establish your capital contribution framework
No minimum capital contribution required
The Cayman LLC Law imposes no minimum capital requirement. Members define capital contributions in the LLC agreement, which may include cash, property, or services.
- Zero minimum capital mandate
- Flexible contribution types
- Operating agreement governs terms
- No currency restrictions
Designate members and managers
Minimum 1 member required
At least one member must be appointed, who can be an individual or corporate entity. The LLC may be member-managed or appoint one or more managers to handle operations.
- Single member sufficient
- Corporate members permitted
- Member-managed or manager-managed options
- No residency requirements
- Delaware-style flexibility
Frequently Asked Questions
Important details about Cayman LLC formation and management through Expanship
Enterprise caters to clients with requirements beyond straightforward LLC registration: complex structuring involving multi-tier LLCs or parallel entities, nominee manager and member services for confidentiality, customized LLC Agreements with tailored governance and distribution provisions, priority expedited processing, and coordination across multiple jurisdictions. Ongoing ad-hoc advisory is also included for evolving corporate needs.
No physical presence is required. Our remote formation service handles everything—from preparing formation documents to filing with the Registrar. Your complete LLC documentation arrives at your worldwide address via express international courier.
All packages feature free Airwallex account setup for global payment operations. Premium clients receive extended banking support for Cayman and international bank account applications, continuing until successful account activation is achieved.
Year-one registered office services are bundled with formation. Annual maintenance packages subsequently cover LLC annual registration renewals, registered office continuation, Economic Substance compliance, and assistance with operating agreement amendments.
Yes, every Cayman LLC must maintain a local registered office address. Your formation package includes this—providing a professional Grand Cayman address that serves as your official point of contact for regulatory and legal communications.
We provide complete LLC dissolution assistance. This covers preparing dissolution documents, settling outstanding fees with the Registrar, managing deregistration procedures, and ensuring proper closure of your LLC according to Cayman law.
The Cayman LLC suits US-connected investors seeking pass-through taxation in a premier offshore jurisdiction. It's commonly used as a co-investment vehicle, carried interest holder, management company, or joint venture entity where partnership tax treatment is advantageous.
A Cayman LLC requires at least one member with no maximum limit. Single-member LLCs are permitted. Members may be individuals, corporations, trusts, or other entities. No nationality or residency restrictions apply to LLC membership.
The LLC Agreement determines management structure. Options include member-managed (members control operations), manager-managed (designated managers operate the business), or board-managed. Managers need not be members, allowing professional management arrangements.
The LLC Agreement is the governing document defining member rights, profit allocation, management authority, voting procedures, and operational rules. Cayman law provides maximum flexibility—parties can customize almost every aspect of the LLC's internal governance.
Yes, LLCs conducting 'relevant activities' must meet Economic Substance requirements—demonstrating adequate presence in Cayman through employees, expenditure, and decision-making. Pure holding LLCs typically face reduced substance requirements that are straightforward to satisfy.
No statutory requirement mandates a secretary for Cayman LLCs. The LLC Agreement governs administrative matters. Many LLCs appoint a secretary voluntarily for administrative efficiency, particularly when banking relationships or professional service providers expect this role.
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