ARTICLE · 03 DECEMBER 2012

Guide To Charitable Structures In Bermuda

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This Guide has been produced as an aid to those seeking general information on charitable structures in Bermuda.

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PREFACE

This Guide has been produced as an aid to those seeking general information on charitable structures in Bermuda.

The information contained in this Guide is for information only and should not be considered as constituting legal advice. Readers are encouraged to consult their professional advisers before making decisions or taking actions on the numerous and complex issues involved in the establishment of a charitable structure.

It is recognized that this Guide will not completely answer the detailed questions that clients and their advisors may have. It is intended to provide a sketch of Bermuda's legal and regulatory environment in relation to charitable structures. This Guide is, therefore, designed as a starting-point for a more detailed and comprehensive discussion of the issues.

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