CIMA: Key updates on fee revisions for Regulated Funds
04 Mar 2026
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On 4 February 2026, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) published a notice to assist stakeholders in interpreting the revised fees for regulated mutual funds and private funds, effective 1 January 2026. These updates follow CIMA's earlier notice on 31 December 2025, which outlined broader fee adjustments across financial services to align with international standards and enhance administrative efficiency.
Key fee revisions for funds:
- Registered Funds: Annual fee increased from US$3,675 to US$4,125.
- Master Funds: Annual fee increased from US$2,625 to US$3,075.
- Sub-funds (Mutual Funds): Fee increased from US$300 to US$750 per sub-fund.
- Sub-funds and AIVs (Private Funds): Fee increased from US$300 to US$525 per sub-fund or AIV.
Important details:
- Fees for financial years ending on or before 31 December 2025 remain at pre-revised rates.
- For 2026, fees will be split into base and incremental amounts on the REEFS portal.
- From 2027 onwards, they will appear as a single payment.
- The annual fee deadline remains 15 January each year. Outstanding balances arising as a result of the revised fees must be settled by 15 March 2026 (previously the deadline was 15 February 2026, however the deadline has been extended as per the Industry Notice, available here).
CIMA’s Industry Notice can be found here
