When does a trust make sense?

When assets must be ring-fenced from personal or business risk, when succession has to be planned, or when vulnerable beneficiaries need protection. It depends on your goals, not only on the amount involved.

What is the difference between a trust and a foundation?

A trust is a fiduciary relationship in which a trustee holds assets for beneficiaries; a foundation is a legal entity in its own right. The choice depends on jurisdiction, taxation and how much control you want to keep.

Are trusts recognised in Europe?

Yes. Most European countries recognise trusts under the 1985 Hague Convention, provided they are properly established and reported. We manage the full process with local tax counsel.

Trusts and foundations for asset protection

Fintech SCB LLC helps families, entrepreneurs and organisations create and run trusts and private foundations: jurisdiction selection, drafting the trust deed, appointing trustees, transferring assets and handling ongoing tax and compliance duties.

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How we structure trusts and foundations

Trust formation

We define purpose, beneficiaries and trustee powers, choosing the jurisdiction that fits the family's assets and tax residence.

Discretionary, purpose and charitable trusts
Trust deed and letter of wishes drafting
Independent trustee and protector selection

Foundations and family vehicles

We incorporate private and public-benefit foundations, combined with holdings and insurance wrappers for unified wealth governance.

Private family and philanthropic foundations
Family office, holding companies and family agreements
Governance, committees and succession rules

Administration, tax and compliance

We stay with the structure after set-up: contributions, beneficiary reporting, filings and relations with custodian banks.

Transfer of real estate, shareholdings and cash
Tax filings, CRS and beneficial-ownership registers
Periodic accounts and distributions to beneficiaries

Frequently asked questions about trusts and foundations

When does a trust make sense?: When assets must be ring-fenced from personal or business risk, when succession has to be planned, or when vulnerable beneficiaries need protection. It depends on your goals, not only on the amount involved.
What is the difference between a trust and a foundation?: A trust is a fiduciary relationship in which a trustee holds assets for beneficiaries; a foundation is a legal entity in its own right. The choice depends on jurisdiction, taxation and how much control you want to keep.
Are trusts recognised in Europe?: Yes. Most European countries recognise trusts under the 1985 Hague Convention, provided they are properly established and reported. We manage the full process with local tax counsel.

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Book a confidential first call to find out which structure genuinely protects your wealth and your family.

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Liquidity, regularization and crypto conversion

Five operational areas we handle for individuals and companies, with documented procedures, correspondent banks and international tax advice.

Liquidity management

Cash-flow planning across personal and corporate accounts, selection of custodian banks, holding currencies and short-term instruments to protect purchasing power.

Typical example: A company collecting in three currencies centralises cash in a multi-currency account and sets a periodic conversion plan to cut FX exposure.

Liquidity regularization

Voluntary disclosure of undeclared capital and liquidity: reconstructing the source of funds, building the document file, and liaising with the bank and tax advisers in each country involved.

Typical example: Funds held abroad for years are consolidated into a file with a complete banking trail, so they can be moved to a declared account.

Investment sanctions management

Compliance screening of counterparties, banks and financial instruments against EU, OFAC and local sanctions lists, plus restructuring of frozen or at-risk portfolios.

Typical example: A portfolio holding restricted securities is mapped position by position and reorganised into equivalent unrestricted instruments.

Cash to crypto

Converting cash into digital assets through regulated venues, with KYC/AML checks, custody arrangements and tax reporting of the position.

Typical example: Part of a company's cash is converted into digital assets via a regulated exchange, with institutional custody and monthly accounting statements.

Crypto to cash

Liquidating digital assets into bank accounts: proof of source, choosing a bank that accepts the credit, capital-gains calculation and filing.

Typical example: A multi-year crypto position is cashed out in tranches to a European account, with the purchase chain documented and a capital-gains schedule.

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Confidential preliminary review: describe the transaction and receive the documentation path and estimated timeline.

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