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Put your assets out of the reach of creditors, bankruptcy, legal opponents, judgments, and divorce. We are experts in the asset protection industry dedicated to protecting your wealth.
1980sWhen our involvement in offshore asset protection began
40+Years of combined experience in the asset protection industry
Wealth attracts attention. It is always better to be proactive than reactive.
What is offshore asset protection?
Offshore asset protection refers to the legal strategy of placing assets in foreign jurisdictions, outside of your home country, to safeguard them from risks such as lawsuits, creditors, or political instability.
This is typically done through structures like offshore trusts, LLCs, and international bank accounts.
Key purpose: lawsuit protection. Offshore structures in specific jurisdictions such as the Cook Islands and Belize make your assets untouchable for creditors and legal opponents.
Out of the reach of creditors, bankruptcy, legal opponents, judgments, and divorce
A properly structured asset protection trust in Belize or the Cook Islands stands apart from the storm around it.
Not all trusts are equal
Offshore trusts are much more effective than domestic trusts
Domestic trusts are ultimately subject to U.S. court rulings. As a result, there is significant case history of domestic trusts being pierced by the courts, which is why high net worth individuals seek to go offshore.
Domestic trust
Ultimately subject to U.S. court rulings, with significant case history of being pierced.
Subject to U.S. courtsThe Bahamas
An asset protection trust can be created here, but foreign judgments can be enforced by Bahamian courts.
Foreign judgments enforcedCayman Islands
A known jurisdiction for offshore trusts, with a 6-year statute of limitations on fraudulent transfers.
6-year limitBelize
Courts do not recognize foreign rulings. Creditors must start a new case in Belize.
Highest protectionCook Islands
No recognition of foreign judgments, and only 1–2 years for creditor claims.
Highest protection
- Do not recognize foreign judgments
- Short statute of limitations
- Privacy is a priority
- Protection in times of legal duress
Two jurisdictions
The only two we recommend
Belize and the Cook Islands are the only jurisdictions that should be considered for high net worth individuals who demand the highest level of asset protection.
Peace of mind
Belize
- Immediate protection once the trust is formed
- Typically established within a few weeks
- Lower cost than the Cook Islands
Battle-tested
Cook Islands
- The first offshore jurisdiction to enact such laws
- Tested in U.S. and international courts
- Assets protected for future generations
What can be protected
A variety of assets
A variety of assets can be held in an offshore trust, from a family home to the businesses and holdings behind it.
Yachts
Private jets
Exotic cars
And more
- LLCs
- Cash and bank accounts
- Investment accounts
- Cryptocurrency
- Intellectual property
- Business inventory
How can we help you?
A collective of experts
Our team is exclusively focused on properly forming and registering offshore trusts in Belize and the Cook Islands.
With longstanding relationships in Belize, the Cook Islands and international banks, we can create an offshore structure that best suits your needs and provides you with peace of mind.
40+Years of combined experience
1980sWhen our involvement in offshore asset protection began
Questions
Frequently asked
What is offshore asset protection?
Offshore asset protection refers to the legal strategy of placing assets in foreign jurisdictions, outside of your home country, to safeguard them from risks such as lawsuits, creditors, or political instability. This is typically done through structures like offshore trusts, LLCs, and international bank accounts.
Who needs offshore asset protection?
Anyone with a net worth of at least USD $1MM should strongly consider protecting their assets with an offshore trust. Given that wealth attracts attention, as a person's wealth increases, so does the likelihood of being faced with a lawsuit. When it comes to litigation and protecting assets, it is always better to be proactive as opposed to reactive. Having the right offshore structure in place will provide complete peace of mind.
What are the best offshore jurisdictions for asset protection?
Belize and the Cook Islands offer the most robust asset protection in the world. Both countries have strong case law history, do not recognize foreign judgments, and have implemented specific laws that focus exclusively on asset protection.
What type of assets can be held in an offshore trust?
A variety of assets can be held in an offshore trust. Assets include LLCs, cash, bank accounts, investment accounts, cryptocurrency, real estate, intellectual property, private jets, exotic cars, yachts, and business inventory.
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