Trust Registration

We help clients with the registration of a new trusts, advising first on whether the trust needs to be registered, which bodies to register with and ultimately how to do it.  We also regularly manage the ongoing process of keeping trust registration details up to date. 

Registering a trust is important because it ensures transparency around the assets held in the trust as well as providing clarity on who the beneficiaries and trustees are, helping to avoid future disputes. It is also a legal requirement for some trusts, where failure to register can result in a financial penalty.    

The process can be complex and time-consuming depending on the type of trust, the terms of the trust, how many trustees there are and whether the assets in the trust are or will in the future be subject to any taxes.  We are experienced in supporting all aspects of trust registration and know the process inside out, which means you can be certain that you are taking the right and best approach for the trust, the trustees and the trust’s beneficiaries.