Trust Solutions for Foreign Clients & EP Holders
Set Up a Singapore-Based Trust with Confidence
Singapore’s robust legal framework, political stability, and status as a leading global financial centre make it a preferred choice for setting up a trust — especially for foreigners looking to protect and manage assets across jurisdictions.
Why Consider Singapore Trust?
✅ Trusted Legal and Financial Systems
Singapore offers a well-regarded legal framework and world-class financial infrastructure, making it a safe and reliable place to set up trusts.
✅ Strong Asset Protection Laws
Trust structures in Singapore are backed by strong laws that safeguard assets from creditors, disputes, or unstable jurisdictions.
✅ Tax Efficiency and Confidentiality
Singapore provides favorable tax treatment for trusts and maintains strict confidentiality for settlors and beneficiaries.
✅ Recognition of Foreign Settlors and Beneficiaries
Non-residents, including foreigners and EP holders, can set up and benefit from trusts under Singapore law — offering global access with local strength.
Benefits of a Trust Solution for Foreign Clients & EP Holders
Singapore offers flexibility in customizing trust terms to suit your specific needs, whether for asset protection or wealth transfer.
Access to professional trustees ensures your trust is managed by experienced experts, ensuring compliance and efficient administration.
Singapore trusts help ensure a smooth succession process, securing the long-term wealth & legacy of future generations.
Singapore trusts facilitate coordination with global advisors, making international estate planning seamless.
Singapore offers tax advantages, such as exemptions on inheritance and capital gains taxes, helping optimize tax liabilities.
Singapore trusts simplify estate planning for international families, ensuring smooth distribution of assets across borders.
With a stable legal system, Singapore offers clear and reliable trust administration.
Singapore’s strong asset protection laws ensure your assets are safeguarded from creditors or legal claims.
Singapore ensures privacy, protecting the identities and assets of beneficiaries from public exposure.
How We Help
We assist foreign individuals, international families, and EP holders in navigating Singapore’s trust landscape. Our services include:
For families with assets spread across different countries, we provide strategic estate planning that ensures compliance with both local and international regulations. Our team helps you navigate complex cross-border estate laws to ensure your wealth is preserved and smoothly transferred across jurisdictions.
Singapore’s strong asset protection laws offer an ideal framework for safeguarding your wealth from creditors, legal disputes, or external claims. We provide tailored strategies to protect your assets while keeping them within the legal and regulatory boundaries, giving you peace of mind.
We collaborate with your existing advisors, such as lawyers, accountants, and financial planners, to ensure a coordinated approach to multi-jurisdictional estate planning. Our international expertise ensures that your trust integrates seamlessly with other global assets and legal frameworks.
We provide comprehensive trust administration services to ensure the trust operates smoothly and meets all compliance requirements. Our team handles the day-to-day management of your trust, from financial reporting to regulatory filings, so you can focus on what matters most.
We help optimize the tax structure of your trust to ensure it aligns with both Singaporean regulations and your home country’s tax laws. By strategically planning your trust’s tax framework, we can help minimize tax liabilities, enhance your wealth retention, and maximize long-term financial security for you and your beneficiaries.
Common Misconceptions About
Trust Solutions for Foreign Clients & EP Holderst
❌ “Foreigners can’t benefit from Singapore trusts.”
Truth: Singapore law fully supports foreign settlors and beneficiaries. In fact, many international families choose Singapore for its strong governance, confidentiality, and global asset protection laws.
❌ “Singapore trusts are only for the ultra-wealthy.”
Truth: While high-net-worth families often use trusts, Singapore trusts are also accessible to professionals, business owners, and families of modest means who want to protect assets, plan for succession, or support loved ones in a structured way.
❌ “Setting up a Singapore trust is too complex or expensive.”
Truth: With proper guidance, setting up a Singapore trust is straightforward. Professional trust companies offer tiered services to suit different needs and budgets — whether you’re planning for retirement, family support, or cross-border assets.
How Foreign Clients Use Singapore Trusts to Secure and Simplify Global Wealth
Example 1: Protecting International Assets for a Global Family
Scenario:
Mr. Kumar, an Indian national with properties in the UK, India, and Singapore, wanted a centralised structure to manage his global wealth for his wife and two children living in different countries.
Outcome:
He established a Singapore-based trust to consolidate all cross-border assets. With a professional trustee managing the estate, the trust ensured smooth asset administration and eventual distribution without cross-jurisdictional delays.
Key Takeaway:
A Singapore trust offers efficient cross-border wealth management and peace of mind for international families.
Example 2: Securing Wealth Amid Political Uncertainty
Scenario:
Ms. Alvarez, a South American entrepreneur, was concerned about political instability in her home country and its potential impact on her growing business and real estate holdings.
Outcome:
By setting up a Singapore trust, she moved key assets into a stable legal environment. Her beneficiaries are now protected from local political or economic risks, and the trust provides ongoing income and business oversight.
Key Takeaway:
Singapore’s stable legal environment makes it a safe haven for assets facing political or regulatory uncertainty.
Example 3: Estate Planning for an EP Holder in Singapore
Scenario:
Mr. Chen, a Chinese citizen working in Singapore on an Employment Pass, wanted to plan ahead for his family without exposing them to lengthy probate back home.
Outcome:
He created a Singapore trust to hold part of his savings, investments, and life insurance. This ensured that in the event of death or incapacity, his f
Key Takeaway:
Even as an EP holder, setting up a Singapore trust can simplify estate planning and protect loved ones from cross-border legal complications.
Trust in Singapore vs Other Popular Jurisdiction :
What’s the Difference?
English common law with local statutes
Strict and transparent regulations under MAS
High global reputation, political and economic stability
High confidentiality with robust legal enforcement
Corporate trustees must be licensed
Light-touch regulation; more flexible but less stringent
Well-known offshore centre, sometimes scrutinised for secrecy
Licensing required but easier to obtain than in Singapore
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ Can a foreigner set up a trust in Singapore?
Yes. Singapore allows non-citizens, including Employment Pass (EP) holders and overseas individuals, to set up and benefit from trusts under its legal framework.
❓ What types of assets can I place in a Singapore trust?
You can include a wide range of assets such as cash, real estate (subject to local laws), shares, business interests, and offshore assets.
❓ Do I need to live in Singapore to establish a trust here?
No. You do not need to reside in Singapore. Many international families use Singapore trusts to manage cross-border assets and ensure smooth estate planning.
❓ Will my information be kept private?
Yes. Singapore trust law offers a high level of confidentiality, and trust details are not publicly disclosed, providing strong privacy protection.
❓ Are there tax benefits to setting up a Singapore trust?
Singapore offers tax exemptions for qualifying trusts and does not impose capital gains tax, estate duty, or inheritance tax, making it a tax-efficient jurisdiction.
❓ Can I appoint a foreign trustee or must it be a Singapore entity?
While the trustee must typically be licensed or based in Singapore, foreign advisors can work alongside Singapore trustees to structure and manage the trust.
❓ Who Should Have a Singapore Trust?
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