| Liechtenstein Trust Formation | |
| Liechtenstein Trust formation is done by drafting a Trust Deed between the Settlor and Trustee(s). The Trust Deed does not need to provide the Beneficiaries' names. Liechtenstein Trust formation is therefore a confidential way of protecting assets. The following information will help you determine whether Liechtenstein Trust formation is the best solution to meet your personal or corporate objectives: | |
| Advantages of Liechtenstein Trust Formation | |
| 1. | Strong confidentiality - if the Liechtenstein Trust Deed is placed with the Liechtenstein Registrar of Trustees within 12 months of formation, it is not available for public viewing, so Beneficiary details are kept confidential. |
| 2. | A Trustee can be either be an individual or a corporation. |
| 3. | Because it is a Civil Law jurisdiction, a Liechtenstein Trust can accumulate income. |
| 4. | A Liechtenstein Trust is exempt from profits tax. |
| 5. | There are no withholding taxes on payments to Trust Beneficiaries who are not resident in Liechtenstein. |
| 6. | A Liechtenstein Trust has no perpetuities regulations. |
| 7. | Liechtenstein Trust law is very flexible in terms of Settlors' powers. |
| Disadvantages of a Liechtenstein Trust Formation | |
| 1. | One of the Trustees must be a resident of Liechtenstein holding a recognised professional or other qualification. |
| 2. | Liechtenstein has forced heirship provisions because it is a Civil Law jurisdiction. |
| Healy Consultants fees for Liechtenstein Trust formation | |
| Healy Consultants fees for Liechtenstein Trust formation are US$8,000 in Year 1 US$5,500 from Year 2 onwards. | |
| Healy Consultants fees to act as Liechtenstein resident Trustee amount to US$1,950 (together with a refundable deposit of US$1,250). | |
| Contact Us | |
| For more information on Liechtenstein Trust formation, email email@healyconsultants.com or telephone us at (+65) 6735 0120. | |
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