No CGT. No Property Tax.
No Income Tax. USD Parity.
The Portfolio’s Purest Wealth Preservation Market.

What exactly changed with stamp duty in 2026, and how does it affect my deal?

Effective January 1, 2026, the Cayman Islands implemented a two-tier stamp duty structure. Properties at or below CI$2,000,000 (approximately USD 2,400,000 at the 1.2:1 KYD/USD rate): stamp duty at 7.5%. Properties above CI$2,000,000: stamp duty rises to 10% on the full transaction value — not just the portion above the threshold. The worked examples — and what the cliff-edge structure means for deal sizing around the threshold — are in the member report. Verify the exact current thresholds and whether any exemptions apply with qualified Cayman counsel before transacting, as this structure was newly implemented.

As a US investor, do I actually pay no tax on my Cayman property?

At the Cayman level: correct — no property tax, no CGT, no income tax on rental income from the Cayman Islands. At the US level: no. US persons are taxed on worldwide income regardless of where it is earned. The full breakdown — how the zero-tax structure interacts with US obligations, and which investor profiles capture a genuine full exemption — is in the member report. US investors should model their Cayman investment returns on a post-US-tax basis with qualified counsel.

What is the difference between the CDI and RBI residency routes?

The Certificate of Direct Investment (CDI) is the more accessible route: it requires a minimum investment of approximately USD 1.2M+ in qualifying real estate or a Cayman business, and provides a residency permit with annual renewal. The Residency by Investment (RBI) is the higher-tier option: it requires a minimum real estate purchase of approximately USD 2.4M+ and supports a more permanent residency status with greater long-term security of tenure. The full side-by-side — presence requirements, tenure security, citizenship implications, and which route fits which investor profile — is in the member report. Confirm current requirements with qualified Cayman immigration counsel, as they evolve with government policy.

Is Seven Mile Beach still investable, or has it been completely priced out?

Seven Mile Beach prime front-line is the most expensive sub-market in the Caribbean portfolio — USD 3,000–6,000+/m² for beachfront positions. Whether it is “priced out” depends on your reference point — against comparable international front-line positions it remains attractively valued for a zero-tax, finite-supply asset. The full reference-point comparison — and where the investable entry point actually sits for non-UHNW investors — is in the member report.

Why is the Cayman Islands considered a “British Overseas Territory” and what does that mean for investors?

The Cayman Islands is a self-governing British Overseas Territory — it is not an independent country but is also not part of the United Kingdom in a domestic legal sense. The practical upshot: English common-law property rights inside a Territory that sets its own tax policy — the structural foundation of the entire Cayman investment proposition. The full breakdown of what the Territory framework means for property rights, regulation, and political stability is in the member report.

Is MPH affiliated with any Cayman Islands developer, agent, or residency facilitator?

No. MPH International has no financial relationship with any developer, real estate agent, or residency facilitator in the Cayman Islands. We earn nothing from any Cayman transaction.