Captive Bank

Bank intended to provide services to the promoter and his/her associates (usually an international group of companies).

Captive Insurance Company

Insurance company intended to provide (re)insurance service to the promoter and his/her associates (a company or an international group).

Cedula

National ID in Spanish speaking countries.

Certificate of Good Standing

Issued by the authorities of the jurisdiction of incorporation to a legal entity such as an International Business Company, Private Foundation, Corporation or Limited Liability Company. The document proves that the given legal entity actually exists and is in good standing owing to compliance with all requirements of the local laws.

Certificate of Good Standing is normally requested by local authorities when a foreign legal entity is forming a subsidiary as well as by banks when opening an account.