Residency Certificate (Substantial Business Presence)
Residency Certificate (Substantial Business Presence) is a residence route in Cayman Islands (創業者). Hold ≥10% of a Cayman business in an approved category with substantial local presence and work in it. Fees CI$1,000 application + CI$5,000 issue + CI$1,000/dependant + occupation-based annual work fee. Exact business thresholds: confirm with WORC (low detail).
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
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.
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.
| 類別 | 創業者 |
|---|---|
| 投資 | — |
| 費用（家庭） | CHF 7'680 |
| 收入 / 年 | — |
| 資產 | — |
| 最低居住 | 90 |
| 永居 | — |
| 入籍 | — |
| 工作 | ownBusiness |
| 申請資格 | all |
| 稅收 | No personal income, dividend or capital-gains tax. |
| 截至 | 2026-10 |
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