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ARTICLE · 29 JANUARY 2025

Private Trust Foundation Structure: A Tailored Solution For Middle Eastern High Net Worth Families

The Middle East is home to a growing number of high-net-worth families with diverse and often complex wealth management and estate and succession planning needs. As families in the region focus...

GuernseyCorporate/Commercial Law

The Middle East is home to a growing number of high-net-worth families with diverse and often complex wealth management and estate and succession planning needs. As families in the region focus on preserving their legacies and planning for the next generation, innovative structures like the Private Trust Foundation (PTF) offer an ideal solution. Combining the best aspects of Guernsey Trusts and Foundations, a PTF provides a tailored approach to managing and safeguarding wealth in alignment with the region's unique cultural, financial, and legal considerations.

What is a Private Trust Foundation?

A Private Trust Foundation is a hybrid structure where a Guernsey Foundation acts as the trustee for a Guernsey Trust. This innovative arrangement combines the flexibility, confidentiality, and tax efficiency of a trust with the legal personality, governance, and control offered by a foundation.

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