The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup

368: Cayman: Inside The Caribbean’s Premier Offshore Hub – Jeremy Varlow

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Aug 27, 2025
Jeremy Varlow, a business development leader at Strategic Wealth Preservation in the Cayman Islands, shares his journey from Vancouver to the Caribbean. He discusses the advantages of offshore precious metal storage amidst global economic instability. Listeners will learn about achieving permanent residency in the Caymans, the appealing legal framework for investors, and innovative banking options that allow leveraging gold for loans. Varlow also emphasizes the importance of planning for offshore financial strategies and shares insights on navigating the local culture.
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ANECDOTE

How A Winter Olympics Job Led To Cayman Life

  • Jeremy moved to the Cayman Islands after volunteering at the Vancouver Winter Olympics and taking a bartending job offered by Cayman friends.
  • He planned to stay a year or two and ended up living there 15 years while pursuing permanent residence and eventual citizenship.
ADVICE

Follow The Cayman Work-Permit Pathway

  • Apply for a work permit via your employer and renew it as required while living in Cayman.
  • After nine years either leave for a year or apply for permanent residence, then later apply for naturalization toward citizenship.
INSIGHT

A Missing Vault In A Major Offshore Hub

  • SWP launched because Cayman lacked a local precious-metals vault despite being a major offshore hub.
  • Proximity to North America and founders' Cayman roots made the market opportunity obvious.
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