In the way it works, the US trust resembles a foundation: you genuinely hand over your assets, and afterwards they are no longer yours. In Wyoming, however, you need no external trustee and so keep full control. Maximum discretion.
Key advantages
- Top reputation. The USA is the largest economy in the world.
- Maximum discretion. The names of those involved appear in no publicly accessible register. No exchange of information under the OECD CRS.
- No tax in the USA as long as there are no US assets (for example US rental income or US dividends) and no US participants.
- You hand your assets over to the trust. Afterwards they are no longer your assets and are therefore safe from risks such as seizure, liability and so on.
- Unlike other trusts, Wyoming lets you form a so-called Private Trust Company, which you run and which acts as the trustee of your trust. So you keep full control over your assets.
Services included in the fee
- Formation of your Private Trust Company in Wyoming
- Formation of a separate holding company in the USA, which is transferred to the trust
- Registration of the Private Trust Company with the Wyoming Banking Commission
- Drafting of the articles, minutes and shareholder resolutions
- Prestigious registered office in Wyoming for 12 months
- Mail forwarding by scan and email for 12 months
- Trust deed drafted by a lawyer
- Support with transferring existing assets to the trust
- Ongoing personal support from our team
- Basic compliance, including filing the annual report
Formation facts
- No notary appointment
- No visit in person
- At least 1 director (residence and nationality do not matter)
- Minimum capital $1
- Formation time: 4 to 6 weeks
Discretion
Full discretion. The details of those involved are published in no publicly accessible register. No exchange of information.
Opening a bank account
Opening a bank account is not included in the fee. We recommend that you open a business account for your company yourself with one of the usual online banks. For an additional fee, we can support you with opening an account outside the EU at one of the top 5 UK banks, which can open accounts for UK and US companies and for companies from many other countries. Accounts in many currencies are possible. If you need this service, please order it separately when you instruct us.
Tax support
Ongoing tax support for the company is charged according to time spent.
Costs after the first year
The annual cost of managing the company after the first year is £4,200 plus tax support.
Process and next steps
01, In-depth analysis: A complete analysis of your financial situation, your goals and the best trust structure. A consultation is recommended.
02, Formation and trust deed: Formation of the Private Trust Company and the holding company in Wyoming. A lawyer drafts the trust deed in 4 to 6 weeks.
03, Handover and asset transfer: Full handover of all documents. Support with transferring your assets to the trust.
Suitable for
- People with substantial wealth
- Clients with a high liability risk
- People looking for maximum protection and discretion
- Business owners with a complex asset structure