Certificate of Direct Investment
Certificate of Direct Investment is a residence route in Cayman Islands (Entrepreneur). Invest ≥CI$1m (no financing) in licensed employment-generating Cayman business(es) under your management; ≥30% Caymanian staff; business track record. Fees CI$1k + CI$20k issue + CI$1k/dependant + occupation-based annual fee. Annual declaration.
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 960'000. You must spend about 90 days a year in the country to keep it. Spouse and children can usually be included.
How holders are taxed
No personal income, dividend or capital-gains tax; business pays licence fees, no corporate tax.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Catégorie | Entrepreneur |
|---|---|
| Investissement | CHF 960'000 |
| Frais (famille) | CHF 22'080 |
| Revenu / an | — |
| Avoirs | — |
| Séjour min. | 90 |
| Résidence perm. | — |
| Citoyenneté | — |
| Travail | ownBusiness |
| Éligibles | all |
| Impôts | No personal income, dividend or capital-gains tax; business pays licence fees, no corporate tax. |
| État au | 2026-10 |
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