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The Economic Substance Act 2018 (the “Act”) requires Bermuda-based entities that are carrying on a “relevant activity” in a relevant financial period and entities claiming “non-resident entity” status under the Act to file an...more
As we gear up for the final quarter of 2024, this is an excellent time to review Cayman based entities with a financial year end of 31 December 2024 and consider the position of these entities with respect to the Cayman...more
For Bermuda-based entities which have a financial year end of 31 December 2024, the final quarter of the fiscal year is a good time to consider their position with respect to Economic Substance. Economic Substance Regime -...more
Changes to the Economic Substance Regulations - The UAE Ministry of Finance (MOF) announced on 14 October 2024 the cancellation of the requirement for Licensees conducting one or more Relevant Activities and generating...more
Bermuda is the world’s leading domicile for captive insurance companies, with over 600 active captive licences on its register generating over US$24 billion in gross written premium. Having formed the first modern captive in...more
A warm welcome to the Summer edition of Conyers Coverage. The whirlwind that is the Cayman Islands (re)insurance industry continues to blow with gusto! To keep you updated on recent developments, we include various items from...more
It has now been over a year since the updated Enforcement Guidelines: Economic Substance (the “Guidelines”) were issued on 31 March 2023, outlining the enforcement powers and processes of the Cayman Islands Tax Information...more
An old adage says that the only things in life that are certain are death and taxes. We think regulatory changes can surely be added to that list. A number of regulatory updates will affect Bermuda entities this year, and we...more
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cabinet of Ministers has recently issued updated Economic Substance Regulations which repeal and replace those previously announced. These are: the Ministry of Finance Resolution No. 57 of 2020,...more