Cyprus International Trust Lawyers
Cyprus International Trust legal structuring: eligibility review, deed drafting, trustee planning, CyTBOR implementation and case-specific tax advice.
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What's Included
What's Included
- Trust deed drafting and registration
- Appointment of professional trustees
- Asset protection structuring
- Tax-efficient distribution planning
- Beneficiary designation and amendments
- Ongoing trust administration and compliance
How It Works
Step 01
Initial Consultation
Discuss your business objectives and recommend the optimal corporate structure for your needs.
Step 02
Document Preparation
Prepare memorandum, articles of association, and all registration documents required by the Registrar.
Step 03
Registration & Compliance
File with the Registrar, obtain certificates, and set up tax registration and corporate bank account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Section 5 sets no statutory maximum duration, subject to the trust deed. The former 100-year limit is not the current rule.
No blanket exemption should be assumed. Section 12 taxes income and gains from Cyprus and abroad where a beneficiary is Cyprus tax resident, while Cyprus-source income and gains remain taxable for non-resident beneficiaries. The income type, source, distributions and foreign rules must also be checked.
No. Statutory confidentiality is subject to court orders and disclosure required by law. Beneficial-ownership information must be filed and updated in CyTBOR where the registration criteria apply, although it is not an unrestricted public register.
No. Trustees must keep adequate and current records and satisfy applicable CyTBOR, AML/CFT, tax and information-reporting duties. The need for accounts or returns depends on the facts and applicable legislation.
What Our Clients Say
Trusted by individuals and businesses across the globe.
4.9(366+)Read Google Reviews“Our experience with Angeliki at Polycarpos Philippou & Associates LLC was excellent. She supported us throughout the entire incorporation process of two companies in Cyprus and proved to be an incredibly reliable and knowledgeable point of contact. Whenever we had questions or needed assistance, Angeliki responded quickly and always took the time to guide us through the next steps.”
SRS Pictures LTD
Company incorporation
“I relied on this firm for the incorporation of a company in Cyprus, and I can honestly say the experience exceeded all expectations. From the very first step to the final setup, they were extremely professional, precise, and attentive to every single requirement. A special and sincere thank you goes to Sergios and Evie, who were always available, proactive, and incredibly supportive.”
Gianandrea Gillio
Company incorporation
“We had an outstanding experience working with Angeliki from Polycarpos Philippou & Associates LLC during the incorporation of two of our companies in Cyprus. From the very beginning, Angeliki was extremely professional, responsive, and genuinely committed to helping us through every step of the process.”
Emma Aven LTD
Company incorporation
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