The Cayman Islands have been operating as an offshore centre since shortly after becoming a British Dependent Territory in 1972 - before that they had been a British Crown Colony since 1655. Since then, the Cayman government has worked hard at establishing the Islands into a top class centre for offshore investment. Now with the operation of the world's largest offshore banking sector and largest concentration of offshore hedge funds, it would appear to have succeeded!

• Zero taxation
• Long-established and well-respected jurisdiction
• No exchange controls
• Strong supporting infrastructure of banks, lawyers and accountants
• Choice of corporate structures
• Highly flexible, modern legislation
• No minimum capital requirements
• Fast incorporation - 24 hours