Wealth that crosses borders needs a structure that holds in every jurisdiction involved.
We advise families on trusts, succession and residence as one plan, not as separate transactions.
Private client and trust lawyers in Cyprus
We advise high-net-worth individuals, families and family offices on protecting and passing on their wealth, and on moving to Cyprus. Our work brings together trust law, tax residence, corporate holding structures and real estate, so that each part of the plan supports the others.
How we help
- Cyprus International Trusts and other trust structures, including trustee arrangements
- Succession and estate planning, wills and estate administration in Cyprus
- Asset protection structuring for family wealth and businesses
- Relocation to Cyprus, tax residence and non-domicile status
- Family holding companies and investment structures
- Real estate held personally or through structures, in Cyprus and abroad
Selected experience
- Advised on the redomiciliation of more than 200 UK trusts to Cyprus under the Cyprus International Trust framework
- Estate and asset protection structuring for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, including the implementation of trust and tax planning
- Acting for high-net-worth individuals on relocation, tax residence and the associated legal and investment matters in Cyprus
- Advised ultra-high-net-worth individuals on real estate investments and developments in Cyprus exceeding €100 million in aggregate
Common questions
What is a Cyprus International Trust?
A Cyprus International Trust is a trust governed by the Cyprus International Trusts Law, designed for settlors and beneficiaries who are not Cyprus tax resident when the trust is created, with at least one trustee resident in Cyprus. It can offer asset protection, confidentiality within the beneficial ownership rules and flexibility in succession planning, subject to the applicable conditions.
Can a trust be moved to Cyprus from another country?
In many cases an existing trust can be redomiciled to Cyprus, depending on the trust deed and the law of its current jurisdiction. The tax position of the settlor, the beneficiaries and the assets in each country should be reviewed before the move.
Your contact
Andreas Mylonas, Managing Partner, leads our private client work personally, with complete discretion. Arrange a confidential discussion.