Hong Kong’s Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) system managed and overseen by the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA), is undergoing a digital transformation with the phased rollout of the eMPF Platform —a centralised infrastructure designed to simplify MPF administration, reduce costs, and improve user experience for employers and employees. While the platform promises long-term efficiencies, the […]

Jurisidiction Filing type Filing deadline Applicable entities Documents required for filing Authority Seychelles 1st Bi-Annual Accounting Records Submission 31 July 2025 All Seychelles companies Accounting records/documentation underpinning a transaction, including but not limited to:bank statements;receipts;invoices;vouchers;title documents;contracts and agreements; andledgers Registered Agent Cayman Islands CRS/FATCA Reporting for all Financial Institutions 31 July 2025 FATCA/CRS Reporting entities […]

As part of the UK’s ongoing efforts to improve corporate transparency, Companies House has introduced a new legal requirement for all company directors and persons with significant control (PSCs) to verify their identity.

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Introduction Dividend payments are a key mechanism for returning value to shareholders. In this article we take a look at general principles governing the process, applicable laws and financial determinations to be made in three jurisdictions: the British Virgin Islands (BVI), Cayman Islands and Hong Kong. In each jurisdiction distributions by dividend are governed by […]

FATCA and CRS reporting deadlines are fast approaching for Cayman Islands entities. Our latest article outlines who must report, what information is required, and key 2025 deadlines. Learn how to stay compliant and avoid enforcement action from the DITC.
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The Seychelles Financial Services Authority has recently announced policy changes which relate to amendments to the Seychelles International Business Companies Act. Companies must now record and file details of nominee shareholders and their nominators, ensuring compliance with new disclosure requirements. Nominee shareholders are required to submit a written declaration, confirming their nominee status and disclosing the identity details of their nominator.

The British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission (FSC) announced a 6-month extension for companies incorporated prior to 1 January 2025, to file their Register of Members and Register of Beneficial Owners with the BVI Registry. The deadline has been extended from 30 June 2025 to 31 December 2025. Whilst this extension provides additional time for compliance, […]

A reminder that all regulated funds (including mutual, hedge and private funds) registered with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) and with a financial year ending 31 December, must file their fund annual returns (FAR) and audited financial statements (AFS) for the 2024 financial year on or before 30 June 2025. For funds seeking an […]

Our summary of upcoming filing deadlines across the jurisdictions that Marbury services.

Seychelles entities are reminded of the requirement to submit their bi-annual accounting records to their registered agent (by July and January) each year.  The official deadline for submitting accounting records for the first half of the year 2025 (January to June) is 31 July 2025. Furthermore, large entities (with an annual turnover of more than SCR 50 million), […]