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Mauritius
Singapore
Hong Kong
Panama
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Antigua and Barbuda
Dominica
Grenada
Saint Lucia
Cayman Islands
British Virgin Islands
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Barbados
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| Overview | The Cayman Islands is an established offshore financial centre and a long-standing jurisdiction for fund, family-office, and holding structures. Bordercase coordinates with licensed Caymanian partners. | Mauritius is a stable jurisdiction with structured residency and corporate routes, often combined for international families and founders. Bordercase coordinates with licensed Mauritian partners. | Spain offers structured EU residency routes for individuals, families, and entrepreneurs, including the digital nomad visa introduced under the Startups Law. Bordercase coordinates with licensed Spanish partners for filings. | Panama is a long-established jurisdiction for residency and offshore company structures with a stable USD economy. Bordercase coordinates with licensed Panamanian lawyers and corporate-services partners. |
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| Currency | KYD | MUR | EUR | USD |
| Language | English | English / French | Spanish | Spanish |
| Time zone | UTC-5 | UTC+4 | UTC+1 | UTC-5 |
| EU member | No | No | Yes | No |
| Schengen | No | No | Yes | No |
| Residency | Cayman Islands residency routes:
| Mauritius residency routes:
| Spanish residency routes:
The Golden Visa has been phased out for real estate purchases. | Panama residency routes:
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| Company setup | Exempted Companies, LLCs, and partnerships are widely used in fund and holding structures. Economic substance rules apply to relevant activities. | GBC (Global Business Company) and Domestic Companies are the standard structures. Substance requirements following OECD reforms must be considered; the GBC framework has evolved materially. | SL (Sociedad Limitada) is the standard private company. Registration involves NIE / NIF, notary, mercantile registry, and tax registration. Spanish tax residency triggers worldwide income reporting; the Beckham Law (special tax regime) may apply to eligible relocated workers. | Panamanian corporations (SA) and Private Interest Foundations are widely used. Beneficial ownership reporting, CRS / FATCA compliance, and substance discussions have become material; planning must reflect current standards. |
| Banking | Banking is mature but selective. Source-of-funds documentation is central. Bordercase coordinates introductions through current partners. | Local banks support resident and corporate accounts; KYC and source-of-funds requirements are real. Bordercase coordinates banking introductions. | Personal banking for residents is straightforward; corporate banking depends on activity and structure. Bordercase coordinates introductions for non-standard cases. | Panamanian banking has tightened KYC and source-of-funds requirements. Non-resident applications take time; Bordercase coordinates introductions through current banking partners. |
| Family | Family inclusion is supported on most residency routes. International schools are concentrated on Grand Cayman. | Family inclusion is supported. International schools are available in major regions. | Family reunification is supported on most residency routes after a qualifying period. Schools (public, private, international) are widely available; the public system is generally accessible to legal residents. | Family reunification is supported on most residency routes. International schools (English-language and Spanish) are available in Panama City. |
| Risks | Risks Bordercase watches for in the Cayman Islands:
| Risks Bordercase watches for in Mauritius:
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| Documents | Typical Cayman documents:
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Apostille where required. | Typical Spanish residency documents:
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All documents apostilled and translated where required. |
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