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Multi-Year Trade and Business Licences Now Available
The Trade and Business Licence Board is now offering, for the first time in Cayman business licensing history, an increase in the duration of licences for up to five years for Caymanian-owned businesses
Updated Fees for Accounting Firms, Realtors and Property Developers Holding LCCLs
The Ministry of Financial Services and Commerce (MFSC) advises that updated fees for accounting firms, realtors, property developers and exempt companies are effective today, 28 April 2026, pursuant to revenue measures proposed as part of the 2026/27 Budget

Cayman Islands Observe World Intellectual Property Day
The Cayman Islands joins the global community in celebrating World Intellectual Property Day (WIPD) recognised annually on 26 April. The day is dedicated to recognising the vital role of IP in driving creativity, innovation, and economic growth

MFSC Appoints Deputy Chief Officer (Financial Services)
The Ministry of Financial Services and Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs Michele Bahadur as Deputy Chief Officer (Financial Services), effective 1 April 2026.
Good Friday Restrictions for Liquor and Music and Dancing Licensees
Holders of liquor, music and dancing licences across the Cayman Islands are reminded of the restrictions in place for the upcoming Easter period
Cayman Islands Strengthen Small Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety
It provided free, specialised training to 98 participants, including commercial boat operators, tourism and water sports professionals and other maritime stakeholders, across four sessions
Government to Dissolve Auditors Oversight Authority, Purpose Served
The Cayman Islands Government has published a bill that will advance the formal dissolution of the Auditors Oversight Authority (AOA), as the entity has served its purpose in the jurisdiction's regulatory framework.
Cabinet Appoints New CIMA Board
Cabinet has approved the appointment of a new Board of Directors for the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA), reinforcing Government's commitment to strong governance, regulatory excellence and effective oversight of the financial services sector

CI 2025–2026 National Risk Assessment Factsheet
The Cayman Islands has launched its 2025–2026 National Risk Assessment (NRA), a two-year initiative to strengthen our anti-money laundering, countering the financing of terrorism, and counter-proliferation financing (AML/CFT/CPF) framework.
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