Cayman Islands: M&A/Private Equity

The Cayman Islands has established itself as a premier jurisdiction for private funds, with over 18,000 regulated closed-ended funds benefiting from tax neutrality, flexible regulatory frameworks, and proximity to the United States. This comprehensive guide examines the legal structures, registration requirements, ongoing compliance obligations, and regulatory landscape that make the Cayman Islands an attractive domicile for private equity, venture capital, real estate, infrastructure and credit strategies.

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