Assets Protection

Assets Protection Advisory Service

Asset Protection Advisory Services provide crucial legal and financial solutions to safeguard the wealth of individuals and businesses from potential risks, including lawsuits, creditors, and other financial challenges. MergersCorp M&A International specializes in establishing robust corporate structures, such as foundations and trusts, designed to preserve and shield assets within a compliant framework.

We offer expertise in leveraging specific legal and financial structures that separate ownership, provide privacy, and optimize tax efficiency.

Key Asset Protection Structures

The most popular and effective tools for corporate and private wealth protection are Foundations and Trusts, often established in stable, specialized jurisdictions.

1. Foundations

A foundation is an independent legal entity established by a Founder and dedicated to managing assets for a specific purpose or for the benefit of beneficiaries.

• Legal Ownership: The foundation itself becomes the legal owner of the assets, which are then shielded from the Founder’s personal liabilities.

• Privacy: Foundations typically offer a high level of privacy as details of the assets held are often not publicly disclosed.

• Civil Law Preference: Foundations are often preferred by clients from civil law jurisdictions who are familiar with the corporate legal entity model.

2. Trusts

A trust is a legal relationship where a Settlor transfers assets to a Trustee, who holds and manages them for the benefit of one or more Beneficiaries.

• Asset Separation: Trusts provide protection by separating the legal ownership (held by the Trustee) from the beneficial ownership (held by the Beneficiaries). This separation safeguards assets from personal risks like divorce, lawsuits, and bankruptcy.

• Fiduciary Duty: The Trustee is legally bound by a fiduciary duty to manage the assets in the best interests of the beneficiaries.

• Common Law Preference: Trusts are traditionally favored in common law jurisdictions.

Strategic Benefits and Compliance

Beyond the core structures, our advisory services focus on compliance and efficiency.

Legal Tax Optimization

We provide solutions to minimize tax liabilities legally. Asset protection through tax planning involves structuring global business operations using jurisdictions and structures that offer tax-efficient solutions, such as offshore companies, and leveraging favorable tax treaties to legally reduce the overall tax burden.

Absolute Compliance

It is crucial to emphasize that asset protection services must always be carried out within the legal framework, following all applicable regulations (e.g., FATCA, CRS, AML). We provide consultation with professional advisors who specialize in corporate services to ensure strict compliance with the law and to maximize the legitimate benefits these structures provide.

Best Jurisdictions

We advise on jurisdictions known for their robust, specialized asset protection laws, political stability, and strong regulatory frameworks.

• Europe: Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Gibraltar, Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man, Estonia, San Marino.

• Caribbean & Americas: Barbados, Bermuda, Bahamas, Nevis, Cayman Islands, Panama.

• Asia & Other: Mauritius, Labuan, Vanuatu, Hong Kong.

Consultation with experienced professionals is essential to design and implement a successful, compliant, and defensible asset protection strategy.