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Why is the Cayman Islands the world’s premier investment fund jurisdiction?

The Cayman Islands provides a trusted, flexible platform that eliminates double taxation and unnecessary compliance burdens, while offering legal certainty, regulatory credibility and reliable professional support for cross-border investments.

30,600 investment funds as of Q1/2026

700 new funds in the first half of 2025

$9.1 trillion in assets under management

More than 75% of the world’s offshore hedge funds

Neutral, flexible, trusted: The Cayman Advantage

With more than 30 years of experience as the leading offshore domicile, the Cayman Islands is the trusted choice for investment funds, because it combines neutrality, efficiency and global credibility. Today, around 80% of all new offshore fund formations choose Cayman, reflecting its global popularity and investor confidence.

Investors are deeply familiar with Cayman structures, which have become the market standard for hedge, private equity and venture capital funds. As of June 30, 2025, Cayman was home to over 13,200 registered mutual funds, which are mostly hedge funds, and 17,500 private funds. The Cayman Islands benefits from an established ecosystem of top-tier lawyers, accountants and administrators, providing world class support, as well as a stable government and a responsive regulator.

Cayman’s flexible legal framework, rooted in British common law, accommodates a wide range of fund structures and investment strategies, giving managers the freedom to innovate. Speed to market is another key advantage, with streamlined processes enabling rapid fund launches.

Importantly, Cayman offers tax certainty and helps reduce the risk of double taxation, making it an efficient and predictable environment for cross-border investment.

Finally, Cayman’s neutral courts ensure there is no “home field advantage” for either investors or managers, reinforcing its reputation as a fair and trusted hub for international capital.