Budget deficits in the Cayman Islands are forcing the nation’s government to consider the introduction of taxes. The Cayman Islands, which are undergoing a severe governmental budget deficit, are being encouraged to introduce taxes to its system by the British Government. Facing a budget deficit of US$82, the island nation has sought out loans to meet its financial obligations, such as pension and government worker payments. As it is a British Overseas Territory, the Cayman Islands require British Government approval before ... Read More

With its twelfth Tax Information Exchange Agreement signed, the Cayman Islands will be now be placed on the OECD white list of countries. The Cayman Islands and New Zealand signed a Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) on the 13th of August. This agreement brings the total for the Cayman Islands to twelve, enough to be considered by Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development to be part of the jurisdictions that have substantially implemented the internationally agreed tax standards, otherwise known as the “OECD ... Read More