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Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI)

At Vale, we provide expert AEOI compliance services to entities in both the Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands (BVI), ensuring seamless adherence to global tax transparency regimes, including FATCA and CRS.

Combining legal precision with regulatory insight, we deliver AEOI solutions that are both robust and practical.

Our team is deeply experienced in both Cayman and BVI frameworks, allowing us to support single and dual jurisdiction structures with confidence. We are trusted by leading fund managers, fiduciary service providers and law firms around the world. Our close working relationships with local regulators ensure smooth and effective communication. What sets us apart is our ability to integrate legal, compliance and operational perspectives into a unified approach—backed by a client-first mindset that values responsiveness, transparency and long-term partnerships.

As a leading provider of legal and compliance services in the Cayman Islands, Vale supports a wide range of financial institutions and investment entities in meeting their AEOI obligations under:

  • The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA)

  • The OECD’s Common Reporting Standard (CRS)

  • The Cayman Tax Information Authority (TIA) Guidance Notes

Our team offers a full suite of AEOI services including:

  • Entity Classification under both FATCA and CRS

  • Registration and Reporting to the Cayman Islands TIA via the DITC Portal

  • Self-Certification Review and Validation

  • Policy Development and Implementation

  • Ongoing Monitoring and Support to ensure continued compliance with evolving regulatory expectations

  • Remediation of Historical Deficiencies

Whether you’re launching a new entity or need to bring legacy structures into compliance, Vale’s legal and compliance professionals are trusted by investment funds, trust companies and regulated financial institutions alike.

In the BVI, Vale delivers specialized support to ensure that BVI Financial Institutions meet their obligations under local legislation, mirroring the requirements of global AEOI frameworks. We offer:

  • FATCA and CRS Classification and Registration

  • Development of Written Policies and Procedures tailored to the BVI’s unique legal requirements

  • Annual Reporting to the BVI International Tax Authority (ITA)

  • Director Training and Oversight Support

  • Coordinated Compliance for BVI and Cayman Dual-Registered Structures

Our service is built on decades of experience in offshore compliance and is supported by strong legal and regulatory knowledge across jurisdictions.

Shelley Do Vale
Shelley Do Vale

Shelley Do Vale

Shelley is the Managing Partner and Founder of Vale Law and Vale Compliance Solutions, bringing nearly 24 years of legal and regulatory experience to her leadership role.
Wilson Do Vale
Wilson Do Vale

Wilson Do Vale

Chief Operating Officer at Vale, Wilson oversees the operational, financial, and regulatory infrastructure for our legal & compliance solutions.
Santiago Mtnez-Carvajal
Santiago Mtnez-Carvajal

Santiago Mtnez-Carvajal

Santiago is a legal consultant with broad international experience and a strong academic foundation.
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