What you get – and how we’re different
What you need
How we deliver
Why it’s different
Faster launch
Streamlined workflows: typical formation in days, not weeks.
Competitors queue your file; we prioritise it.
Zero hidden costs
Fixed-fee proposals with line-item pricing.
Others bundle extras at month-end; we show every dollar up front.
Less admin drag
A dedicated team to contact for resilience, with one main contact.
Big firms pass you around; we keep it personal.
Lower compliance risk
Early issue spotting and ongoing statutory maintenance.
Many providers only file forms; we monitor the rules.
Peace of mind
Clear and transparent communication throughout the process.
Others go dark or bring unpleasant surprises, or both; we bring neither.
What you get – and how we’re different
What you need
How we deliver
Why it’s different
Entity classification
Review of FATCA/CRS self certification forms.
We review each entity to ensure proper classification under the FATCA/CRS rules.
Registrations
DITC and IRS registrations, including obtaining a GIIN.
We handle the paperwork and guide you through each step.
Stress-free reporting
Annual FATCA/CRS returns filed via the DITC portal.
We don’t just file: we ensure your data is accurate and complete.
Documented compliance
Procedural manuals and internal documentation.
Helps you demonstrate compliance under scrutiny.
Ongoing peace of mind
Regular reviews and proactive alerts.
We keep you ahead of regulatory changes, not behind them.
Our core services
Principal Point of Contact (PPoC)
CRS procedures manual
FATCA and CRS annual reporting
CRS Compliance Form annual filing
DITC Registrations
IRS GIIN Applications
Why choose wb.group for FATCA and CRS compliance?
When FATCA and CRS compliance is handled properly, it fades into the background for you, exactly where it should be. Our superpower is making complex obligations feel simple. That’s the benefit of partnering with a team that values clarity, accuracy and a proactive service.
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Frequently Asked Questions.
If your entity is a Cayman Financial Institution for Common Reporting Standard (CRS) purposes, then yes: under regulations effective 1 January 2026, every Cayman Financial Institution must appoint a Principal Point of Contact (PPOC) who is resident or established physically in the Cayman Islands. The PPOC requirement is separate from, and in addition to, your existing anti-money laundering compliance officer and registered office arrangements.
No. Only entities that qualify as a Cayman Financial Institution under the Common Reporting Standard, such as most investment funds and investment holding vehicles, are required to appoint a Principal Point of Contact. A company with no CRS registration or reporting obligation is not directly affected.
Often yes, provided the provider is incorporated, registered, or established in the Cayman Islands and maintains a genuine physical address there. Many Cayman corporate services providers, including wb.group, offer PPOC appointment as an extension of their existing CRS and registered office services.
Failing to notify the Tax Information Authority of a Cayman-based PPOC by the applicable deadline leaves the Financial Institution non-compliant with the amended CRS regulations, exposing it to the same enforcement and penalty framework that applies to other CRS reporting failures.
No. The PPOC is a CRS-specific role focused on DITC correspondence and CRS compliance oversight. The AMLCO, MLRO, and DMLRO are separate roles required under the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations. An entity typically needs both, though the same individual can sometimes hold multiple roles if independence requirements allow.
It depends on registration timing. Financial Institutions registered before 1 January 2026 have until 31 January 2027. Those that commenced activities in 2025 without registering by 1 January 2026 must register and notify by 30 April 2026. And those commencing activities in 2026 must register and notify by 31 January 2027.
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