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Introduction to basic family charters

There are some frequent questions that are raised by researchers when looking into a specific matter. Some of them seem to have obvious answers when, more frequently than not, this is not the case. What is a Family? A Family is a group of individuals having in common a blood bond, or a kin relationship, derived from marriage or adoption. All civilizations across the globe have allocated a...

Saba Zreik | Apr 20, 2020 | 5 min read

Liechtenstein foundations and trusts for asset protection and wealth preservation

What benefits do Liechtenstein foundations and trusts offer for asset protection and wealth preservation? The advantages of Liechtenstein foundations and trusts for asset protection and wealth preservation include: (1) protection of privacy, (2) no pre-trial discovery proceedings, (3) generally no enforcement of foreign judgments, (4) short statute of limitations and (5) no attachment of the...

Markus Summer | Jul 28, 2014 | 5 min read

Protecting real estate after death – Canadian NPO

If you are considering acquiring a domestic vacation property, you can avoid common pitfalls and take full advantage of opportunities by using appropriate structures to preserve your assets and do so on a tax-effective basis. Non-Profit Corporation My client, David, was concerned that with the growth in the future value of summer vacation properties near Toronto, Canada, there will also come...

Lorne Saltman | Apr 20, 2020 | 2 min read

What tax matters are important when emigrating?

When you take up residence in another country, have you obtained advice on tax matters both on departure and on any risks of having continuing connections with your former residence? While it is possible with proper planning to minimize tax on expatriation to another country, it is equally important to reduce exposure to the risk of continued residence-based taxation in the former country....

Lorne Saltman | Jan 20, 2021 | 4 min read

Switzerland – The Home of the Family Office

An increasing amount of high earning business owners and families who have sold their businesses are turning to family wealth management offices to support them, instead of standard wealth management services. When families weigh up the question of whether to set up their own single-family office (SFO) or use the services of an existing multi-family office (MFO), they often overlook the...

Jan van Bueren | Jul 14, 2016 | 5 min read

What are the Restrictions for Foreign Accounts of Individuals in Russia?

Russian law establishes special regulation for individuals’ foreign accounts. Individuals (Russian currency residents) cannot receive on their foreign accounts the majority of funds transfers. Spending of funds is less problematic, however subject to certain restrictions as well. Fine for non-compliance is 75%-100% out of the amount of illegal funds transfer. For more details please follow…...

Kira Egorova | Jul 28, 2014 | 2 min read

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