“Work together!” shouts Bush
- Work permit fee increases in certain categories. Those costing under $1,000 per year – no change. Then a range of increases from 5% for $2,000 permits up to 35% increase on those costing $15,000 per year. This will bring in revenues of $7.8M. Financial Controllers, Real Estate Brokers, Managing Directors, Accountants and Chief Executive Officers will take the burden of the increases.
- Departure tax increase $10 per person
- Stamp duty on certain insurance purchases ($1.2M expected revenues)
- Master Hedge Fund Registration increases ($2.3M expected revenue)
- Real estate changes 7.5% increase for both Caymanian and Non Caymanian but first time Caymanian buyers will continue to enjoy stamp duty concessions
- Fees on commercial boats over 30 ft.
- Increases on annual registration fee payable by exempted limited partnership ($9M expected revenue)
Published August 9, 2012
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