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| Jurisdictions where HNWIs use fully private foreign trusts to legally protect assets in 2025 without disclosure. |
Countries Where Foreign Trusts Are Fully Private in 2025
As global reporting regimes tighten in 2025, the ultra-wealthy are seeking one thing: privacy without illegality. Enter the few jurisdictions where foreign trusts remain fully private—with no public registries, no beneficiary disclosures, and no automatic exchange of information (AEOI).
🔐 What Makes a Trust Truly Private?
- No public registry of settlors, beneficiaries, or trustees
- No AEOI obligation for non-resident structures
- Statutory protection from disclosure requests (unless court-ordered)
🌴 Top Jurisdictions for 2025
- Belize – Bulletproof privacy laws & zero trust registry
- Cook Islands – Litigation-resistant & court-sealed records
- Nevis – No public filing and criminal penalty for breach
⚖️ Legal Structure Tips
Set up your trust through a local trustee, and avoid naming yourself as a beneficiary. Use a nominee or protected cell structure where available.
💼 How HNWIs Are Using These Trusts
Most commonly:
- To hold crypto or digital assets anonymously
- As the beneficial owner of offshore IBCs
- To bypass probate and maintain global asset secrecy
🚫 Countries to Avoid
Increased transparency in jurisdictions like Switzerland, the BVI, and the Cayman Islands has made them unsuitable for privacy-focused HNWIs in 2025.
📎 Related Reading
Compare trust types here: Foreign vs. Domestic Trusts for 2025
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