Bermuda: Compliance

Bermuda's risk-based financial regulatory framework inevitably creates disagreements between regulated entities and the Bermuda Monetary Authority over compliance interpretations. This analysis explores why such conflicts arise in proportionate regulatory systems and presents a structured five-step approach for resolving regulatory disputes without resorting to costly litigation while maintaining professional relationships.

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As part of ensuring compliance with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards on beneficial ownership and transparency, Bermuda has streamlined its beneficial ownership regime.

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Following the enactment of Bermuda's Corporate Income Tax Act (the "CIT Act") in December 2023, in July 2024, the Government of Bermuda passed the Corporate Income Tax Agency Act (the "Agency Act")...

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The regime primarily consists of the Corporate Income Tax Act 2023 ("CIT Act") and the recently passed Corporate Income Tax Agency Act 2024 ("Agency Act").