Relocating Your Business to the Cayman Islands

Everything you need to know about moving to the Cayman Islands

We want to make sure your transition to life in Cayman is seamless. We have assisted hundreds of companies with their site selection and corporate relocation to the Cayman Islands from all over the world.

Entry Requirements

You've done your research and we're here to help you with the next step. Our Global Mobility Team will provide you with all the documents you need for you and your family to make the move. The offshore company formation process is quick and efficient and can be done remotely from anywhere in the world.

Making the Move

Moving to the Cayman Islands is an exciting, significant milestone in your life! This decision brings a variety of things to consider. Our team can help you to navigate travel changing information, suggest quarantine arrangements, and will help to make the move to the Cayman Islands as stress-free as possible.

Standard of Living

The Cayman Islands are supported by world-class infrastructure, including excellent healthcare, direct flight connections, and reputable international schools based on both American and British education systems. This combination offers adventurous prospective expats a high standard of living and an island-lifestyle in paradise.

Real Estate

Owning real estate in the Cayman Islands is easy and straightforward and unlike other islands in the Caribbean. The Cayman Islands welcomes foreign ownership and the presence of a robust real estate brokers association ensures that the transferring of property – whether you are buying or selling – follows globally recognised industry standards. Learn on Cayman Real Estate here.

Shipping Items

Cayman Enterprise City offers 100% exemption from import duties for special economic zone businesses.

For personal items, Cayman Resident is an excellent resource and can help you choose the best and most cost-efficient shipping method for you. Whether it’s by air or sea, there are companies you can trust. Further explanation of importing your goods duty-free and the process of clearing them through Cayman Customs is also explained in the link below.

Shipping to Cayman & Duty Costs

Transportation

Something unique from other Caribbean islands is that Cayman drives on the left-hand side of the road. The vast majority of people on the road in the Cayman Islands are driving cars but you will see a few motorbikes and bicycles and public transport is also available. To learn more about Cayman road rules we invite you to click here.

Driver's Licenses

You can drive on your domestic license in the Islands for a period not exceeding three months. After which, to successfully carry out what is known as a ‘Geneva Transfer’ (exchange of a foreign driver’s license for a Cayman Islands driver’s license) new residents must visit any of the Department of Vehicle & Driver Licensing.

Importing Pets

Yes, your Fur Friends are invited, too! Get started now as you will need at least six months to complete the import process. All dogs and cats entering the Cayman Islands must have an import permit issued by the Cayman Islands Department of Agriculture (DOA). You must provide evidence that your dog or cat complies with all of the import requirements before an Import Permit is issued. To start this process, contact our team at innovate@caymanenterprisecity.com.

Remember, different rules apply to different countries. To find out what rules apply to you, please click here.

Want to know more?

The Cayman Resident is a great website to learn more about life in the Cayman Islands. It is the definitive guide to Cayman and a reliable and useful resource tool. You can also visit the Cayman Islands travel page, which is a very thorough document on the Cayman Islands, including history, things to see and do, restaurants, and more.

Moving to Cayman