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CRS and FATCA Reporting Deadline Reminder 2024

Clients are reminded of the following important filing dates for Financial Institutions (FIs) under the CRS and FATCA Regime and Economic Substance regime filings with the Tax Information Authority in the Cayman Islands.

Additionally, clients are reminded to obtain the TIN(s) and DoB for Accounts by the end of the second calendar year following the year in which the Accounts were identified as Reportable Accounts. Read more on CRS Filings - FIs to Maintain DoB Information.

It is recommended to review the Updates Bulletin regularly, on the website for the Cayman Islands Department for International Tax Cooperation (DITC). The bulletin should be reviewed regularly by individuals and businesses that represent and/or advise entities which are subject to any legal framework administered by the Tax Information Authority.

 Regulatory Deadline:Regulatory Filings:
30 April 2024Registration
31 July 2024CRS/FATCA Reporting
31 July 2024CRS Compliance Form
16 September 2024*CRS Filing Declaration (Nil return)
12 months following the previous financial year endEconomic Substance Return

* Extended to 16 September (due to 15 September falling on a Sunday).

Renewals and cancellations should be made and paid for through CIMA’s portal  by using the login credentials previously supplied upon registration.

Forms and Online Portal Access can be viewed on the  DITC website.

The CRS has updated its Reportable Jurisdictions which can be viewed here.  

Should you require any assistance with your obligations please contact your usual Stuarts attorney or get in touch with jon.mclean@stuartslaw.com.

Contact our experts for further advice

View profile for Chris HumphriesChris Humphries
Managing Director and Head of Funds
, View profile for Jonathan McLeanJonathan McLean
Partner and Head of Banking & Regulatory

This publication is for general guidance and is not intended to be a substitute for specific legal advice. Specialist advice should be sought about specific circumstances.