CYPRUS INTERNATIONAL TRUST

  • The Settlor and Beneficiaries must not be Cyprus Tax residents for the first year proceeding the creation of the CIT
  • The CIT may be challenged only if the CIT has been created to defraud creditors, there is a two years limitation period
  • Laws applicable in other jurisdictions or decisions by foreign authorities do not affect the validity of a CIT
  • The CIT may last indefinitely
  • There are no limitations on the income accumulated by the CIT
  • CIT can be a purpose or a charitable trust
  • The Trustees are not allowed to disclose any information about the trust, unless a court order is issued by the Cyprus Court.

Bearing the standard for trust
management and administration
in Cyprus