Cayman Islands
Foundation Company (Caymans)
Cayman foundations are ideal for DAOs, treasuries and philanthropy.
5-10 business days
0% tax
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Key Benefits
Why form in Cayman Islands?
DAO-Friendly Wrapper
A foundation company can be structured to support DAO governance while keeping a familiar corporate interface for counterparties.
No Direct Taxes
Cayman is a tax-neutral jurisdiction with no corporate income tax, capital gains tax, or withholding tax on typical structures.
Flexible Governance
Supports tailored constitutional documents, including reserved matters, supervisors, and purpose-driven objects.
Credible Jurisdiction
Widely used for investment and digital-asset structures with strong service-provider ecosystems.
Fast Incorporation
Often formed in about 1–2 weeks depending on KYC complexity and service-provider readiness.
Tax Overview
Cayman Islands taxation at a glance
Withholding Tax
No withholding on dividends/interest/royalties under typical Cayman rules.
0%
Corporate Income Tax
0%
Capital Gains Tax
0%
Stamp Duty
May apply in specific Cayman-local contexts (e.g., certain real estate or Cayman-local instruments).
Limited / situational
Formation Process
How we incorporate your Foundation Company (Caymans)
1
Day 1–2
KYC & Structuring Intake
We collect required due diligence and confirm the foundation's purpose and governance model.
2
Day 3–5
Draft Constitution
We draft the Memorandum & Articles and the governance pack (including supervisor arrangements if needed).
3
Day 6
File Incorporation
We submit the incorporation filing to the Cayman Registrar via the registered office provider.
4
Day 7–9
Registrar Processing
Government processing and issuance of the Certificate of Incorporation.
5
Day 10
Deliver Corporate Pack
We deliver your certificates and finalized governance documentation.
Pricing
What's included in your Foundation Company (Caymans)
Formation Package
$1,800
- Foundation company incorporation filing
- Registered office (first year)
- Registered agent/authorized service provider support (first year)
- Memorandum & Articles of Association
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Supervisor/register setup guidance
- Initial resolutions and governance pack
- Digital corporate document pack
Annual Maintenance
$4,500/year
- Registered agent services
- Annual compliance filings
- Ongoing support
- Document storage
Add-ons
Enhance your Foundation Company (Caymans)
Nominee Services
- Nominee SupervisorA nominee foundation supervisor provided by Entity Engine.
- Nominee Corporate DirectorAppoint a professional third-party director to protect your privacy and meet local residency or compliance requirements.
Bank Accounts & Payments
- International Fiat Bank Account OpeningOpen a secure international fiat bank account to manage global payments, receive client funds, and hold multi-currency balances with reputable banking partners.
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About the Foundation Company (Caymans)
The Foundation Company (Caymans) merges features of a company and a civil-law foundation: it has separate legal personality and limited liability but no shareholders. It is particularly popular with Web3 and DAO projects for protocol and treasury governance, as well as long-term philanthropic or mission-driven structures. The vehicle is tax-neutral for non-resident income, supports flexible purpose clauses and permits sophisticated governance arrangements without exposing individual founders on a share register.
Ready to get started?
Form your Foundation Company (Caymans) in Cayman Islands and have your entity ready in 5-10 business days.
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