Trusted Advisors in Cyprus International Trust Services
Secure, Preserve, and Grow Your Wealth Across Generations
At K.P.S. Services, we specialize in establishing and administrating Cyprus International Trusts (CITs) — a premier wealth planning vehicle that offers robust asset protection, estate planning flexibility, tax efficiency, and long-term privacy.
Our bespoke trust solutions are designed to protect your personal or corporate assets, ensure that you have a proper succession plan in place, and help you deal with the intricacies of cross-border taxation fully compliant with the law.
Why Choose a Cyprus International Trust?
A Cyprus International Trust provides a legal structure that is strategic in nature and includes:
Asset Protection
Your wealth becomes protected from creditors and legal disputes and forced heirship claims through a legally secure framework.
Efficient Estate Planning
Your family’s long-term vision will guide the flexible asset transfer process to your chosen beneficiaries.
Tax Optimization
The tax system of Cyprus provides beneficial conditions which help minimize total tax liabilities especially for beneficiaries who are non-residents.
Maximum Confidentiality
The trust law does not require public disclosure of trust records because all documents stay private.
Legal Requirements
To establish a valid Cyprus International Trust, the following conditions must be met:
- The settlor must not be a resident of Cyprus during the calendar year before the trust’s creation.
- At least one trustee must be a permanent resident of Cyprus.
- The beneficiaries must not have been Cyprus residents in the year preceding the trust’s establishment.
Trust Structures Tailored to Your Needs
We offer flexible trust solutions to suit a range of personal and commercial objectives:
Commercial Trusts
Ideal for managing corporate assets, pension funds, or investment portfolios with strategic long-term planning.
Family Trusts
Designed for wealth preservation and succession planning, ensuring secure asset transfer to children, dependents, or future generations.
Common Uses of Cyprus International Trusts
Nominee Shareholding
Maintain privacy of share ownership while enjoying tax advantages on dividends, royalties, and interest.
Asset Divestment & Succession
Transfer assets out of personal ownership to mitigate personal risk and simplify succession planning.
Protection from Exchange Controls
Safeguard assets from future governmental restrictions on foreign exchange and capital movement.
Bypassing Forced Heirship Rules
Ensure full control over the distribution of your estate, regardless of local inheritance laws.
Core Advantages
Legal Protection
- Legal claims can only be brought against the trust within two years of its establishment and must prove intent to defraud.
- The trust remains unaffected by foreign judgments or inheritance laws, ensuring consistency and stability.
Absolute Confidentiality
- Trustees are legally bound to maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
- The trust deed is not publicly accessible, preserving privacy and discretion.
Strategic Tax Benefits
- No inheritance or estate tax in Cyprus.
- Tax is assessed solely on the residency status of the beneficiaries, not the settlor.
- Non-resident beneficiaries are only taxed on Cyprus-sourced income.
Enhanced Control & Flexibility
- The settlor retains the right to amend trust terms, appoint or remove trustees, and apply jurisdictional changes, subject to judicial approval.
- Trust structures can evolve to accommodate personal, familial, or business changes.
Partner with K.P.S. Services – Your Trusted Trustee in Cyprus
Our expert team at K.P.S. Services provides international wealth structuring and trustee services with extensive experience to deliver customized trust solutions that meet your financial goals and legal requirements.
Protect your legacy. Secure your future.
Reach out to us now to arrange a private meeting with one of our trust experts.