Launch Your Cayman Islands
Holding Company
A Cayman holdco for funds and PE - chosen for the right job.
The Cayman Islands is the world's leading fund and private-equity domicile - tax-neutral, sophisticated, globally familiar. Orbit builds the vehicle, handles economic-substance by activity, and runs the Canadian T1134/T1135 side so 'tax-neutral' never becomes an expensive surprise.
Key Jurisdiction
Considerations
Setting up a corporate entity in Singapore comes with standard regulatory compliance items. Orbit ensures complete legal alignment with ACRA guidelines from day one.
100% Fully Managed Support
From resident nominee directors to local corporate secretary requirements, we cover every compliance checkpoint seamlessly.
Tax on income, gains and dividends
Tax-neutral pooling: tax falls at the investor level, not trapped in the fund, which is exactly what a pool of investors from many countries needs.
Global fund and PE domicile
A sophisticated framework built for funds, with world-class service providers and global investor familiarity. The default for hedge funds, private equity, venture and the SPVs beneath them.
Economic substance regime
Economic-substance rules apply by activity. Pure-equity holding companies face a minimal test, but an ES return is still required.
Incorporation speed
Fast and efficient, with minimal share capital (typically USD 1) and records kept for at least five years.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Value | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | SPVs, private equity vehicles, fund platforms, IPO holdcos, family wealth | Widely recognized offshore standard |
| Setup speed | ~3–5 business days | Fast and efficient |
| Minimum share capital | None (typical: USD 1) | Minimal entry cost |
| Local director needed | No | 100% foreign ownership |
| Company secretary | No (usually included via service provider) | Simple governance |
SPVs, private equity vehicles, fund platforms, IPO holdcos, family wealth
Widely recognized offshore standard
~3–5 business days
Fast and efficient
None (typical: USD 1)
Minimal entry cost
No
100% foreign ownership
No (usually included via service provider)
Simple governance
What’s Included & Pricing
Complete transparency. Review what is covered under our standard package and how our tailored corporate pricing is structured.
Standard Package Inclusions
- Incorporation
- Registered Office
- Annual Compliance
- Accounting & Recordkeeping
- Economic Substance & Annual Return Filing
Tailored Transparent Pricing
We tailor pricing based on your business profile, structure, and scope of services. Costs are discussed and confirmed after a quick review of your requirements - ensuring you only pay for what you actually need.
Why Cayman Islands Works for Holding Companies
Unmatched Neutrality
While Cayman lacks tax treaty benefits, it offers unmatched neutrality for funds and holding vehicles.
Zero Tax
0% tax on income, gains, and dividends.
No Withholding Tax
No withholding tax on outbound payments.
Light & Fast
Light regulation and fast incorporation.
Common Law Protection
A common law legal system with strong investor protection.
Global Recognition
Broad global recognition - preferred by funds, IPOs, and institutional investors.
Tax Regime For Holding Companies
Corporate income tax
0% - no income or profits tax.
Withholding tax on dividends
0% on dividends, interest, and royalties.
Capital gains tax
0% - no tax on share disposals.
Stamp duty
None on share transfers.
Tax treaties
None significant - typically used for neutrality, not treaty access.
Shareholder taxation
Determined by investor’s home jurisdiction.
Corporate Tax Calculator
Estimate corporate tax payable on a Cayman Islands holding company.
The Cayman Islands levy no income, profits, capital gains or withholding tax.
What You Get With Orbit
A fully managed, end-to-end statutory solution for international corporate holdings.
Pre-incorporation planning
Structure and ownership design, use-case validation.
Company setup
Incorporation through licensed Cayman provider, registered office, and statutory filings.
Governance
Director appointments, registers, and annual minutes.
Compliance
Annual returns, government fees, and ES filings.
Accounting
Recordkeeping and preparation for financial reporting.
Banking
Support for offshore account opening (Singapore, Switzerland, UAE, etc.).
How The ProcessWorks
A highly structured compliance timeline tracking setup steps from day zero kickoff to annual filings.
Kickoff & KYC (Day 0)
Collect shareholder/director documentation and define entity use case.
Notarial incorporation (3–5 days)
Orbit coordinates with licensed Cayman provider for filing and registration.
Registered office setup
Company issued with certificate of incorporation and statutory address.
Go-live
Bank account opening and recordkeeping initiated.
Annual compliance
Government renewal, annual return, and ES filings.
What we need from you
KYC documentation (IDs, proof of address) for shareholders and directors.
Ownership chart and intended activity summary.
Source of funds and business purpose.
Preferred bank jurisdictions (if banking required).
Who this is ideal for
SPVs in private equity, venture capital, or financing structures.
Who this is ideal for
SPVs
Private equity vehicles
Fund platforms
IPO holdcos
Family wealth
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Global Entity Management Pricing
One accountable provider for incorporation, substance, bookkeeping, tax, and annual filings, across nine core jurisdictions. Select a jurisdiction to see what is involved.
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Pricing
Custom Pricing
Setup fee plus annual management fee per entity. Multi-entity discounts available.
The widely recognized offshore standard for funds, SPVs, and IPO holdcos, fully tax-neutral with light regulation.
Jurisdiction Quick Facts
Why Cayman Islands Works
- Zero tax on income, gains, and dividends
- Preferred by funds, IPOs, and institutional investors
- Common-law system with strong investor protection
- Light regulation and fast incorporation
Standard Package Inclusions
- Incorporation via licensed registered agent
- Registered agent and registered office
- Annual government compliance
- Economic substance and annual return filing
- Accounting and recordkeeping