The Cayman Islands are the world’s leading jurisdiction for offshore hedge funds. These Cayman funds are an ideal choice for several reasons. For investors, regulation is beneficial thanks to the country’s tax neutrality and straightforward fund laws. For funds, the costs involved in setting-up a new fund are inexpensive in comparison to other jurisdictions. New entities can also be up and running in a matter of days.
Hedge funds seeking to tap into international investor pools can benefit from Lainston’s offshore fund services. Our highly skilled team helps managers establish offshore versions of their funds to facilitate global investor participation. By working with onshore teams, including legal and accounting advisors, we are able to deliver comprehensive strategies for setting-up appropriate structures for each fund manager’s unique requirements. This includes structuring and establishment of offshore hedge funds, private equity funds, funds of funds, limited partnerships, unit trusts, feeder funds and segregated portfolio companies.
Our Cayman funds fiduciary services team also provides required office support for every day administration through our registered office and corporate secretarial services. We liaise with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA), provide legal administration, and offer auditing and reporting coordination and support. Lainston provides offshore non-executive directors to hedge funds as well. As independent directors and trustees, our Cayman directors help offshore funds maintain high standards when it comes to corporate governance.