Cayman Islands: Corporate/Commercial Law

The Churches Incorporation (Amendment) Act, 2025 is in force following the recent publication of the Commencement Order by Cabinet.

Non-profit organisations are regulated pursuant to the Non-Profit Organisations Act (2020 Revision) and associated regulations (the "Act").

Donations for 2023 were presented to each charity during an internal event hosted at the Walkers headquarters in Grand Cayman.

The health tech investment landscape has fundamentally shifted from rewarding innovation to demanding provable ROI, as investors now prioritize workflow ownership, measurable value creation...

Increased regulatory scrutiny in China and stricter listing requirements in the US have resulted in a reduction in the number of listings of Chinese companies...

Acquisitions of CIMA-regulated entities involve different approval or notification requirements depending on the type of entity and size of the share transfer. Early planning and clear understanding of these rules...

Further to our recent update, the DITC has issued an updated CRS Entity Self-Certification Form and Individual Self-Certification Form to reflect the recent amendments to the CRS as implemented in the Cayman Islands.

Two key developments in Cayman Islands business licensing took effect on 28 April 2026: the introduction of multi-year Trade and Business Licences for Caymanian-owned businesses and revised...

The Cayman Islands introduced significant regulatory changes in Q1 2026, including increased annual fees for regulated entities, extended deadlines for Common Reporting Standard compliance, and a new statutory framework for tokenised fund structures.

The health tech investment landscape has fundamentally shifted from rewarding innovation to demanding provable ROI, as investors now prioritize workflow ownership, measurable value creation...

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The IBA Private Investment Funds Conference in London revealed a private capital industry no longer positioning for short-term correction, but adapting to a structurally different landscape. From AI's firm embedding in fund operations to the decisive shift toward DPI as the primary performance metric, market participants are navigating tighter economics, tougher LP negotiations, and a more disciplined investor mindset while embracing innovation around liquidity solutions and strategic consolidation.