Cayman Islands Legislation

Local Companies Control Amendment Bill 2026

Government bill, sponsored by the Ministry of Financial Services and Commerce

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Gazetted
Published in the Gazette
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Introduced
Awaiting first reading
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Enacted
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In force

What this bill does

This bill allows the Cayman Islands Cabinet to temporarily stop issuing business licenses for any type of business when deemed in the public interest. The moratorium can apply to all licenses or only specific business types, and must specify start and end dates. Any pending license applications before the moratorium takes effect will still be processed normally.

  • Cabinet gains power to declare a moratorium (temporary freeze) on issuing business licenses when it's in the public interest
  • Moratorium can apply to all business types or be limited to specific industries
  • Cabinet must specify the start and end dates of any moratorium
  • License applications pending before a moratorium begins will be decided as if the moratorium didn't exist

Who it affects: Companies seeking local business licenses, the regulatory Board overseeing license approvals, and the Cabinet

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