Cayman’s Global Corporate Citizen Programme

With Cayman Enterprise City, 100% foreign ownership is permissible and you’ll receive a business license (called a Zone Trade Certificate) to operate your global business from within the Cayman Islands. 

Please contact us at innovate@caymanenterprisecity.com to find out whether your company might be eligible for a special economic zone business license. 

With Cayman Enterprise City you can benefit from Cayman’s tax neutral platform for both corporate income and your personal income. Additionally, Cayman Islands companies are not subject to capital gains tax.

In addition to business licenses, CEC offers renewable work/residency visas called Zone Employment Certificates. With a CEC work/residency visa you will be considered to be a resident of the Cayman Islands. 

The Global Corporate Citizen Programme with CEC offers 5-year work visas which are renewable for a further 4 years. In the 8th year of residency, the CEC work/residency visa holders can apply to the Cayman Islands Government for Permanent Residency.

With Cayman Enterprise City there is no earning criteria. You have the freedom to assemble global teams who are at any level in their career. From interns to c-suite executives, there is no minimum salary requirement. 

Corporate banking relationships are available to special economic zone businesses. Our team will be happy to recommend preferred banking partners who can assist you with setting up corporate bank accounts in the Cayman Islands.

With Cayman Enterprise City, local health insurance is required, however as a Global Corporate Citizen you can take advantage of group discounts on a variety of health insurance packages.

Learn more about medical care in the Cayman Islands.

As a Global Corporate Citizen import duties are waived for all business related items – including servers, PCs, laptops, and other technical equipment.

For individuals relocating to the Cayman Islands personal items may be imported duty free during the first 6 months of residency. 

With Cayman Enterprise City, once your work/residency visa approval is granted, you may come and go as you please. 

Please Note: All quarantine regulations in place at the time of travel must be followed.

As a Global Corporate Citizen you will be part of Cayman Enterprise City's vibrant community of innovators and entrepreneurs. As soon as you arrive, you will be invited to an extensive programme of events and happenings. You'll also become a member of our Enterprise Cayman outreach initiative and invited to take part in CEC's corporate social responsibility programmes. 

The Cayman Enterprise City Client Experience Team helps with all the details: travel, banking, housing, pets, drivers' licenses, schools, networking, health & wellness activities, and more!

Cayman Enterprise City has developed a comprehensive support programme. Unlike anywhere else in the Caribbean, CEC helps new tenants and their employees settle comfortably into life in the Cayman Islands.

As part of Cayman Enterprise City's turn-key solution you will have access to all Zone business centre facilities in addition to an extensive programme of networking events and socials. Meet like-minded people and take advantage of CEC’s community support structure. 

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As a Global Corporate Citizen you will be automatically enrolled in CEC’s Workforce Development initiative called Enterprise Cayman. With countless opportunities to get involved, you’ll feel a part of the Cayman Islands community as soon as you arrive!