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Data Sources

All Cayman Islands company data is sourced from the General Registry of the Cayman Islands, the official registrar of companies, partnerships, and trusts. The registry maintains records of over 120,000 active companies. The system uses three paid report types from the CIREGISTRY online portal (online.ciregistry.gov.ky), all delivered as PDF documents and AI-parsed for structured data. Each report contains a distinct, non-overlapping subset of company data.
  • Detailed Search Report (cym-register-extract). A summary of the company’s constitutional documents: legal name, entity type, registration number and date, registered office, initial subscriber, authorised share capital, nature of business, financial year end, and status. Does not contain directors, officers, or members. This is the primary source for the company datapoint.
  • Basic Information / Company Details (cym-company-details). A lighter report with the same core identity fields as the Detailed Search Report. Useful as a cheaper alternative when no constitutional context is needed.
  • List of Directors / Director Details (cym-director-details). The only report that contains director and officer information. Lists current directors only, per the Companies Act. This is the source for the legalRepresentatives datapoint.
The Detailed Search Report does not contain directors or shareholders. Despite the name, this report is a summary of a company’s constitutional records. To retrieve directors, the List of Directors report must be purchased separately. Shareholders are not available from the Registry at all (see Quirks below).
All reports require purchase. The General Registry does not provide a free public API. Every data retrieval requires purchasing a document from the CIREGISTRY online portal. Documents purchased within the last 24 hours can be re-downloaded free of charge.
Documents are purchased through an automated process:
  1. Authentication: The system maintains a pool of pre-authenticated sessions with the CIREGISTRY portal
  2. Entity Search: The entity is located by name on the portal
  3. Document Purchase: The selected document is purchased using pre-loaded search credit
  4. PDF Download: The document is downloaded as a PDF immediately after purchase
  5. AI Parsing: Text is extracted from the PDF and parsed by AI to produce structured data
The entire process takes approximately 30-60 seconds per document.

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Company Identifiers

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Query Identifiers

Company TypeSourceFormatExampleNotes
All entitiesCIREGISTRYEntity name (base64-encoded)QlVUVEVSRklFTEQgQkFOSyAoQ0FZTUFOKSBMSU1JVEVEThe registry has no numeric IDs; entity names serve as identifiers
No numeric registration numbers. Unlike most jurisdictions, the Cayman Islands General Registry does not assign numeric registration numbers to entities. The entity’s legal name is the sole identifier. In the API, the registrationNumber field contains a base64-encoded version of the entity name.
Decoding the ID: The registrationNumber returned in search results and company profiles is the entity name encoded in base64. Decode it to get the entity’s legal name (e.g., QlVUVEVSRklFTEQgQkFOSyAoQ0FZTUFOKSBMSU1JVEVE → BUTTERFIELD BANK (CAYMAN) LIMITED).

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Identifiers in API Response

Identifier TypeFormatExampleNotes
registrationNumberBase64-encoded entity nameQlVUVEVSRklFTEQgQk...Decode to get the legal name
Cayman Islands entities do not have VAT numbers, tax IDs, or other secondary identifiers in the public registry. The entity name is the sole identifier.

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Search Capabilities

Search TypePatternExampleMatch TypeExpected Results
By NameText string (2-100 chars)"Cayman National"ContainsMultiple results
By Partial NameText string (min 2 chars)"Bank"ContainsMultiple results
Search is name-only. Since the registry has no numeric IDs, all searches are by entity name. The search queries the CIREGISTRY portal in real time using a pre-authenticated session.
Search performance: Searches use a pool of pre-authenticated sessions to avoid the 30-60 second login time. With a pooled session, searches typically complete in 10-15 seconds.

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Quirks & Gotchas

QuirkDetails
No numeric IDsEntity names are the only identifier. The registrationNumber field contains a base64-encoded entity name, not a numeric ID. Cayman companies do have an internal numeric registration number visible on reports, but it is not usable as a query key.
Shareholders are not publicThe Cayman Islands Registrar does not make the register of members available to the public. The register is held by the company’s registered office, not the Registry. shareholders cannot be delivered for any Cayman entity via this integration, regardless of entity type.
Only current directorsThe Companies Act only requires the Registrar to make available the names of current directors. Historical / former directors are not available.
Struck-off records are not publicRecords of companies removed from the register (struck, dissolved, de-registered) are not accessible. Requests for these entities will fail at source.
All data is paidThere is no free public API. Every report must be purchased from the CIREGISTRY portal.
Corporate directorsCayman Islands companies frequently have corporate entities as directors, especially exempted companies. Directors may be of type LEGAL_ENTITY rather than NATURAL_PERSON.
24-hour re-downloadReports purchased from CIREGISTRY can be re-downloaded free of charge within 24 hours of the original purchase.
Registered Agent ≠ DirectorThe Registered Agent is a required appointment but is not a legal representative. Do not confuse with directors.
AI-parsed dataStructured data is AI-extracted from PDF reports. Some fields may be approximate.

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Mappings

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Company Status

Status is read from the Status field of the Detailed Search Report.
Local StatusStandardized StatusNotes
ActiveActiveEntity is currently operating
DissolvedClosedEntity has been formally dissolved
Struck OffClosedEntity removed from register by the Registrar
In LiquidationUnder Insolvency ProceedingEntity is being wound up
Legal form is derived from the Entity Type field on the Detailed Search Report.
Local NameEnglish TranslationNotes
Exempted CompanyExempted CompanyMost common type for offshore entities; not required to hold annual meetings in Cayman
Exempted Limited PartnershipExempted Limited PartnershipPartnership with at least one general and one limited partner
Ordinary Resident CompanyOrdinary Resident CompanyCompany that carries on business within the Cayman Islands
Foreign CompanyForeign CompanyCompany incorporated outside Cayman but registered locally
Limited Liability Company (LLC)Limited Liability CompanyHybrid entity combining corporate and partnership features
Segregated Portfolio Company (SPC)Segregated Portfolio CompanyEntity with legally segregated portfolios; common for funds
Foundation CompanyFoundation CompanyEntity without shareholders; governed by a supervisor and secretary
Legal representatives are extracted from the List of Directors report (cym-director-details). This report lists current directors and officers only.
RoleNotes
DirectorStandard director role; may be individual or corporate
Alternate DirectorAppointed to act in place of a named director
SecretaryCorporate secretary (if disclosed)
Corporate directors are common in Cayman Islands companies. When a director is a legal entity rather than an individual, it is returned with type: "LEGAL_ENTITY" and the entity name in the legalName field.
No historical directors. The Companies Act only obliges the Registrar to publish the names of current directors. Former directors are not available from the registry.

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Shareholders

Shareholder data is not available for Cayman Islands entities. The Cayman Islands Registrar does not hold or publish the register of members. The register is kept privately at the company’s registered office and is not accessible through the CIREGISTRY portal for any entity type. If a customer needs shareholder information for a resident (local) Cayman company, a Certificate of Shareholders can be purchased manually via the Cayman Business Portal (CBP), which is separate from the CIREGISTRY portal used by this integration. This is not currently offered as an automated datapoint.

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Data Availability

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Data Availability Matrix

Data PointSourceAvailableNotes
Legal nameDetailed Search ReportAlwaysPrimary identifier for the entity
StatusDetailed Search ReportAlwaysActive, Dissolved, Struck Off, In Liquidation
Legal formDetailed Search ReportAlwaysFrom the Entity Type field
Registration numberDetailed Search ReportAlwaysInternal numeric ID assigned by the Registry
Registration dateDetailed Search ReportAlwaysDate of original incorporation
Registered officeDetailed Search ReportAlwaysAlways in Cayman Islands; postal code format KY#-####
Authorised share capitalDetailed Search ReportAlwaysIn Cayman dollars (CI$)
Nature of businessDetailed Search ReportAlwaysFree-text description
DirectorsList of DirectorsCurrent onlyIncludes corporate directors; no historical data
ShareholdersNot availableNeverRegister of members is not public in Cayman

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Documents

DocumentSKUContent
Detailed Search Reportcym-register-extractSummary of constitutional documents: identity, registered office, share capital, status
Basic Informationcym-company-detailsLighter identity report: name, type, status, incorporation date, registered office
List of Directorscym-director-detailsCurrent directors and officers only
The company datapoint is delivered by purchasing the Detailed Search Report. The legalRepresentatives datapoint is delivered by purchasing the separate List of Directors report. Requesting both datapoints in the same call will result in two separate purchases from the CIREGISTRY portal.

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Example API Responses

{
  "company": {
    "legalName": "OCEANIC HOLDINGS (CAYMAN) LIMITED",
    "status": "active",
    "statusDetail": "Active",
    "legalForm": "Exempted Company",
    "incorporationDate": "2018-03-15",
    "registeredAddress": {
      "streetAddress": "PO Box 309, Ugland House, George Town",
      "city": "George Town",
      "postalCode": "KY1-1104",
      "country": "KY"
    },
    "identifiers": {
      "registrationNumber": "T0NFQU5JQyBIT0xESU5HUyAoQ0FZTUFOKSBMSU1JVEVE"
    }
  },
  "legalRepresentatives": [
    {
      "firstName": "John",
      "lastName": "Smith",
      "position": "Director",
      "type": "NATURAL_PERSON"
    },
    {
      "legalName": "Corporate Services Ltd",
      "position": "Director",
      "type": "LEGAL_ENTITY"
    }
  ],
  "shareholders": []
}
Shareholders array is empty because exempted companies are not required to publicly disclose shareholder information.
{
  "company": {
    "legalName": "ISLAND TRADING CO. LIMITED",
    "status": "active",
    "statusDetail": "Active",
    "legalForm": "Ordinary Resident Company",
    "incorporationDate": "2015-07-22",
    "registeredAddress": {
      "streetAddress": "45 Harbour Drive, George Town",
      "city": "George Town",
      "postalCode": "KY1-1205",
      "country": "KY"
    },
    "identifiers": {
      "registrationNumber": "SVNMQU5EIFRSQURJTkcgQ08uIExJTUlURUQ="
    }
  },
  "legalRepresentatives": [
    {
      "firstName": "Jane",
      "lastName": "Doe",
      "position": "Director",
      "type": "NATURAL_PERSON"
    }
  ],
  "shareholders": []
}
Shareholders are always an empty array for Cayman entities. The register of members is not public in Cayman.
{
  "company": {
    "legalName": "SUNSET INVESTMENTS LIMITED",
    "status": "closed",
    "statusDetail": "Dissolved",
    "legalForm": "Exempted Company",
    "incorporationDate": "2010-01-10",
    "registeredAddress": {
      "streetAddress": "Cricket Square, Elgin Avenue, George Town",
      "city": "George Town",
      "postalCode": "KY1-1002",
      "country": "KY"
    },
    "identifiers": {
      "registrationNumber": "U1VOU0VUIElOVkVTVE1FTlRTIExJTUlURUQ="
    }
  },
  "legalRepresentatives": [],
  "shareholders": []
}
All three reports are available for every active entity found via search:
DocumentSKUFormat
Detailed Search Reportcym-register-extractPDF
Basic Informationcym-company-detailsPDF
List of Directorscym-director-detailsPDF