Cayman company annual fees.
A Cayman exempted company is not expensive to incorporate so much as to maintain. Here is exactly what the annual renewal costs in 2026 — government, agent, filings and our fee — and the January deadline that matters.
What you pay every year, line by line.
| Item | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Cayman government annual fee | from USD 854 | Banded by authorised share capital |
| Registered office & agent | USD 1,200 | Per year, mandatory |
| Annual return filing | included | Filed with the government fee |
| Economic-substance notification | included | Reduced test for holding companies |
| ArxSetup annual maintenance fee | balance to package | Registered-agent liaison, filings, KYC refresh |
| Year-2 onwards all-in | from USD 7,500 | Scales with authorised share capital |
Government fees are pass-through and may be revised by the regulator without notice. ArxSetup professional fees are fixed and quoted in writing before engagement. Figures consistent with our Cayman exempted company cost page and current May 2026.
Reviewed by qualified counsel within ArxSetup and our affiliated practices, Neo Legal (UAE) and Cornwalls (Australia). Figures verified against primary regulator sources. Last reviewed: May 2026. Est. 2021 · DDA Licence 107229 · direct registry filing partner. How we review →
Common questions.
The questions clients ask most before committing. Current to 2026, reviewed by counsel.
What are the annual fees for a Cayman company?
From USD 7,500 per year all-in: the Cayman government annual fee, registered office and agent, the annual return filing, and the economic-substance notification, plus the ArxSetup maintenance fee. The government component scales with authorised share capital.
When are Cayman annual fees due?
The government annual fee and annual return are due in January each year. Late payment triggers escalating penalties and, ultimately, strike-off, so renewals should be settled in the first weeks of the year.
Do Cayman annual fees increase with share capital?
Yes. The Cayman government annual fee is banded by authorised share capital. A standard exempted company with modest authorised capital sits in the lowest band; companies with large authorised capital pay materially more.
What happens if I do not pay Cayman annual fees?
Penalties accrue from 1 April, increasing the later the fee is paid. Continued non-payment leads to the company being struck off the register, after which restoration requires a court or registrar process and additional fees.
This page is general information, reviewed May 2026 — not legal, tax or immigration advice, and it does not create a client relationship. Advice specific to your circumstances is provided only under a signed engagement letter. Government fees are set by the relevant authority and may change without notice. Where local registered agents are required, we coordinate with licensed partners and disclose their role in writing.