What's in this guide
This comprehensive 2025 guide explains how to incorporate and manage offshore companies in the Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands. Covering formation steps, tax and economic substance rules, bank account requirements, and jurisdiction comparisons, it equips entrepreneurs and investors to build globally compliant structures with ATHR’s expert support.
In Cayman & BVI 2025 Guide, you'll discover:
- Cayman Islands Advantage: Why Cayman remains a top jurisdiction for funds, SPVs, and multinationals with tax neutrality and strong legal stability.
- BVI Offshore Opportunities: The simplicity, confidentiality, and cost efficiency that make the BVI ideal for holding and trading entities.
- Incorporation Processes: Step-by-step guidance on registering Cayman exempted companies and BVI business companies within 1–2 days.
- Compliance Frameworks: Annual returns, economic substance filings, beneficial ownership registers, and record-keeping requirements.
- Banking Essentials: How to open corporate accounts in Cayman or BVI, documents needed, and key due-diligence steps for approval.
- Comparative Insights: Side-by-side overview of tax, cost, regulatory tone, and use cases to help you select the right jurisdiction.
