Trusts & Trustee Services

Trusts have been providing asset protection for centuries, and despite evolving business and lifestyle conditions, they remain a powerful tool for wealth management and security. At LegalEdge, we offer a complete package of trust and trustee services tailored to your needs.

The benefits of a Cyprus Trust can be summarized as follows:

• Asset and Wealth Protection: Protect your assets from potential business failure, future creditors, or relationship breakdowns, ensuring future security for you and your loved ones.
• Tax Planning and Optimization: Cyprus, with its favorable tax jurisdiction, offers opportunities for reducing tax exposure, especially when compared to higher-tax countries.
• Inheritance Planning: Retain control over the distribution of your assets and ensure your estate is managed according to your wishes, even after your passing.

We provide the full spectrum of trust services, including:

• Formation and Management of Cyprus and Foreign Trusts: We assist in setting up and managing both local and international trusts to meet your unique needs.
• Appointment of Trustees: Whether for family, business, or asset protection purposes, we appoint professional trustees to oversee the administration of your trust.
• Nominee Appointments: For private individuals and investment purposes, we offer nominee services that maintain confidentiality and security.

Our experience covers a wide range of trust types, including:

• Family Trusts
• Business Trusts
• Investment Trusts
• Inheritance Trusts
• Asset Protection Trusts

With our expert guidance and professional services, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing your assets are secure and well-managed, while optimizing your tax position and planning for the future.

In today’s business environment, maintaining confidentiality and protecting one's identity has become a crucial factor for many entrepreneurs and business owners. At LegalEdge, we understand that many ultimate beneficial owners prefer to keep their identities undisclosed to public records, ensuring privacy in business dealings and ownership structures.

There are various reasons why individuals and businesses seek this level of anonymity, including:

• Family Protection: Keeping your personal and business affairs private minimizes the risk of unwanted attention or potential threats to your family’s security.
• Asset Protection: Just as trusts offer asset protection, corporate anonymity provides a similar level of security. By holding company shares in trust, we ensure that the ultimate beneficial owner’s identity is kept confidential, while still benefiting from the legal structure.
• Reduced Public Exposure: Many business owners prefer to keep their names and contact information out of the public domain, especially those managing multiple businesses. Our anonymity services guarantee that your personal information is shielded from public exposure.

Under Cyprus law, nominee shareholder appointments are fully recognized and accepted by Cypriot courts and authorities. LegalEdge provides these services to our clients, ensuring that your anonymity is preserved. Your identity will not be disclosed to any third parties, except where legally required, such as with banking institutions or auditors for annual audits. Even then, your details are protected to the fullest extent.

Our team is highly sensitive to the importance of confidentiality, and we implement robust procedures to ensure your privacy. We offer Nominee Shareholder services for all types of companies, including Cyprus-based, onshore, and offshore entities. Through advanced technology and secure management systems, we ensure absolute confidentiality, even within our own team.