International Trust Laws and Analysis: Company Laws, Wealth Management & Tax Planning Strategies

Part 1. Trust Laws

• Foreword
• Introduction
• Comparison Charts
• Registration and Compliance
• Analyses and Statutes

Part 2. Company Laws

• Introduction
• Comparison Charts
• Registration and Compliance
• Analysis
• Glossary of Terms

Part 1 contains a point-by-point analysis of the 29 vital elements of each country's trust law. The following topics are covered: Legislative Background; Formation; Exempt Tax Status; Minimum Assets; Residency Requirement; Registration; Revocable or Irrevocable / Void or Voidable; Settlor as Beneficiary; Perpetuity Period; Wait and See Provision; Accumulations; Beneficiaries; Trustees and Trustee Companies; Enforcers; Protectors; Confidentiality Rules; Financial Disclosure; Redomiciliation; Government and Private Fees; Exchange Control; Tax Treaties; Restrictions; Asset Protection; Fraudulent Dispositions; Time Limit to Bring Suit; Foreign Court Awards; Forced Heirship; Other Types of Trusts; and Government Control.

Part 2 contains a point-by-point analysis covering the 20 vital elements of each country's company law, including the following topics: Company Types; Licensing of Corporate Agents; Company Name; Fees; Registered Office and Resident Agent; Registration; Reporting and Recordkeeping; Formative Documents; Powers; Shareholders / Members; Single Shareholder Corporation; Share Capital; Directors and Officers; Meetings; Resolutions; General Accounting Practices; Mergers & Acquisitions; Liquidation/Dissolution; Governing Law; and Forms.