International Trusts
A Trust is a legal relationship through which the owner (called Settlor) of certain assets transfers these assets to an independent third party (called Trustee). The Trustee, in turn, is legally bound to maintain and manage these assets for the benefit of another person or group of persons (called Beneficiaries).
How can an international trust be used?
A trust can be used for many purposes based on individual’s requirement model. It can be used for;
Wealth protection
Charitable purposes
Can be part of business company structure
Inheritance and succession planning
Tax optimization
KEY FEATURES
Key Features Seychelles International Trusts
| Trust deed | Not filed with the authorities |
| Names available to public | No |
| Period of Trusts in Seychelles | 100 years |
| Charitable trust | Can be formed for perpetuity |
| Change of Proper Law | Permitted |
| Tax exempt | Yes |
| Restrictions on Trust/Trade |
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| Filing with Seychelles FSA (Financial Services Authority) | Not required |
| Trust register accessible to public | No |
| Disclosure of names of settlor or beneficiaries to regulator | Under court orders only |
| Settlor |
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| Trustee |
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| Beneficiaries |
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| Protector |
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| Minimum initial assets required | USD 1 |
| Resident Trustee | Yes |
| Registered office | Yes |
| Filing of the tax statements | Yes |
| Annual audit requirements | Not required |
| Filing of accounts | Not required |
| Public access to records | No |
International Trusts Advantages
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Seychelles trusts offer a strong legal framework to protect assets from creditors or legal claims, while ensuring confidentiality through non-disclosure.
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Retention of Control
Settlors can retain significant control over trust assets and management through tailored trust structures, without compromising legal protection.
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International trusts are exempt from all local Seychelles taxes, including income, capital gains, and inheritance tax.
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Trusts provide a flexible way to manage wealth across generations, ensuring smooth succession and long-term security for family members.
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Business Activities via IBC
Trusts can own Seychelles IBCs, enabling international business operations within a tax-efficient and confidential structure.
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No Public Disclosure
Trust documents and beneficiary information are not available to the public, preserving privacy for all parties involved.
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Ideal for ESOPs
Seychelles trusts can be used to hold shares for Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), supporting employee incentives and ownership models.
Why SEYCHELLES?
Discretionary Trust
Charitable International Trusts
Purpose International Trusts
Other Trusts
These are referred to in the Act and include commercial (trading) trusts, life insurance trusts, cash deposit trusts and trusts resulting from acts of the Court.
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