Identity Requirements for Registration of Company in Cayman Islands

If an individual will be a director, shareholder (owning greater than 10% of the Company) or partner of the Cayman company or partnership, we will require the following identification documents: –

(1) Notarized or certified copy of the individual’s passport or national identity card or driver’s license, showing their full name, address, date of birth and nationality.
(2) Notarized or certified copy of the individual’s driving licenses or other form of confirmation regarding the persons permanent residential address, such as a copy of their utility bill.

If a company will be the shareholder or partner of a Cayman Islands company or partnership, we will require the following identification documents:

(1) Notarized or certified copy of the Certificate of Incorporation;
(2) Certificate of Good Standing;
(3) Notarized or certified copy of the Register of Directors, Officers and Managers;
(4) Notarized or certified copy of the Register of Members;
(5) List of authorized signatories;
(6) Copy of a mandate authorizing the company to establish the Cayman Islands’ company or partnership.

If a partnership will be the shareholder or partner of a Cayman Islands company or partnership, we will require the following identification documentation: –

(1) Copy of the Partnership Agreement;
(2) Identity of the partners, owners and managers of the partnership;
(3) Copy of a mandate authorizing the partnership to establish the Cayman Islands’ company or partnership.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Exempted Companies

(1) For each director and shareholder (owning greater than 10% of the Company) we require one reference letter from professional advisors or bankers who have known them for at least two years, detailing the full name and address of the person on whom reference is being given;
(2) Detailed understanding of the purpose of the Cayman Islands’ company and its intended operations together with detailed information on the source of the Company’s funds;
(3) Completed Company Formation Questionnaire;
(4) Payment of incorporation fees in advance.

Partnerships

(1) For each general partner and every limited partner owning greater than 10% of the Partnership we require one reference letter from professional advisors or bankers which have known them for at least two years, detailing the full name and address of the person on whom reference is being given;
(2) Detailed understanding of the purpose of the Cayman Islands’ partnership and its intended operations, together with detailed information on the source of the Partnership’s funds;
(3) Completed Partnership Formation Questionnaire.