Cayman Islands vs United States

Cayman Islands

• Zero direct taxation — no CIT, no personal income tax, no capital gains, no WHT on dividends/interest/royalties, no inheritance tax, no property tax, no VAT.
• 30-year tax protection undertaking from the Governor in Cabinet — written guarantee against future taxation.
• Fast incorporation — standard Exempted Company in 1–3 business days; same-day possible with expedited service.
• No exchange controls — unrestricted movement of money in any currency.
• English common law jurisdiction with the Privy Council in London as the final court of appeal.

United States

• The US is the world's largest economy at ~$29.7 trillion GDP (2024 nominal). You're incorporating into a market that accounts for roughly a quarter of global economic output.
• Zero minimum capital required. Every entity type — C-Corp, LLC, LLP — can be formed with $0 in paid-up capital. No federal or state minimum exists.
• ~5.64 million new business applications were filed in 2025, up from ~5.25 million in 2024. State filing portals, IRS processes, and registered agent networks all handle this volume routinely.
• Delaware offers 24-hour expedited formation. Most states process filings in 1–5 business days. You can have a legal US entity within a week without visiting the country.
• Foreign nationals face no ownership restrictions on C-Corps or LLCs. No US citizenship, residency, or visa is required to be a shareholder, member, or director.

Government fees

• Exempted Company RegistrationUSD 732–2,439
• Annual Government FeeUSD 854–2,568
• Trade & Business LicenceUSD 500–1,000

Government fees

• Formation (Wyoming)$102
• Formation (Delaware)$90
• EIN (IRS)$0