16 UGLOBAL IMMIGRATION MAGAZINE
THE ECONOMY OF THE CAYMAN ISLANDS
The financial services sector contributes up to 80 % of the jurisdiction ’ s GDP and has helped Cayman earn the distinction of having one of the highest standards of living in the world due to the high paying jobs the industry attracts . With one of the lowest debt to GDP ratios in the world ( the Cayman Islands recorded a government debt equivalent to 8.4 % of the country ' s GDP in September 2019 ) and a A-3 credit rating from Moody ’ s ( reconfirmed during the second quarter of 2020 ), confidence in Cayman remains strong for those seeking to establish a personal or business presence .
TAX NEUTRAL CAYMAN ISLANDS
Cayman ’ s status as a tax neutral country also attracts the interest of those looking to operate a business or acquire residency . There are no corporate , income , capital gains , inheritance , value added tax or recurring property taxes in the Cayman Islands . In addition , its status as a British Overseas Territory holds appeal ; the governor ’ s office – who is the de facto head – provides oversight for national defense , internal security , governance and the economy .
开曼群岛的经济 金融服务业贡献了该辖区 80 % 的国内生产总值 , 使得开 曼群岛成为世界上生活水平最高的地区之一 , 该行业带 来了大量的高薪工作岗位 。 开曼群岛是世界上债务与国内 生产总值比率最低的国家之一 ( 开曼群岛 2019 年 9 月的 政府债务相当于该国国内生产总值的 8.4 %), 穆迪公司 ( Moody ' s ) 的信用评级为 A-3 ( 2020 年第二季度再次确认 ), 因此 , 对于那些寻求个人或企业经济发展的人来说 , 开曼 群岛能够让他们信心满满 。
税收中立的开曼群岛 开曼群岛作为一个税收中立国的地位也吸引了那些希望经 营企业或获得居留权的人的兴趣 。 开曼群岛不征收公司税 、 所得税 、 资本利得税 、 遗产税 、 增值税或经常性财产税 。 此外 , 它作为英国海外领土的地位也具有吸引力 ; 总督办公室 — 事实上的首脑 — 负责监督国防 、 内部安全 、 地方治理和经 济 。
“ There are no corporate , income , capital gains , inheritance , value added tax or recurring property taxes in the Cayman Islands . ”
“ 开曼群岛不征收公司税 、 所 得税 、 资本利得税 、 遗产 税 、 增值税或经常性财产 税 。 ”
These benefits appeal to international businesses and affluent individuals , with the knowledge that they can invest in a small autonomous but not independent state that is free of the financial burden and the significant human capital responsibilities associated with national defence and domestic security .
Additional peace of mind results from the UK ’ s ready assistance during times of crises , oversight on financial management and a higher court of appeal in Britain . UK assistance in meeting international obligations on a global stage also has tremendous value to those who live and invest in Cayman with the expectation of a continued sound regulatory environment .
THE LIVABILITY OF THE CAYMAN ISLANDS
The strong economy , tax neutral status and good governance of the Cayman Islands are attributes which capture the interest of potential residents , but it is often the livability resulting from this Caribbean community ’ s modern infrastructure that prompts people to make the move . From reliable telecommunications and utility providers to well-appointed grocery stores and extensive recreational facilities , it doesn ’ t take long for visitors to want to live where they vacation .
这些优势吸引着国际企业和富裕的个人 , 因为他们知道 , 他们可以投资于一个自治但不独立的小国 , 在这里没有财 政负担 , 也无需担心国防和国内安全有关的重大人力资本 责任 。
英国在危机时期随时提供援助 , 对金融管理进行监督 , 在 英国还设立了一个高等上诉法院 , 这几个点也让人们更加 安心 。 英国在履行全球舞台上的国际义务方面提供的援助 , 对那些在开曼群岛生活和投资并期望持续良好的监管环 境的人也具有巨大的价值 。
开曼群岛的宜居性 开曼群岛强劲的经济 、 税收中立的地位和良好的地方管理 是吸引潜在居民兴趣的优势因素 , 但最终推动移民行动的 往往是加勒比共同体的现代基础设施带来的宜居性 。 这里 有可靠的通信和公用事业供应商 , 也有设备齐全的杂货店 和大量的娱乐设施 , 游客很快就会想住在他们度假的地方 。 优质的医疗服务是吸引新居民的另一个因素 。 开曼群岛有 四家医院 , 其中三家位于大开曼岛 , 第四家位于开曼布拉 克岛 。 开曼群岛有 1,000 多名医疗保健提供者 , 每 1,000