European Union: Wealth & Asset Management

Belgium has long been considered a tax haven due to its lack of capital gains tax on financial assets managed within a private estate. The Act of 6 April 2026 introduces a new capital gains tax regime with a 10% fixed rate and generous allowances, including a €1 million exemption for business owners holding at least 20% of company shares. Despite this change, Belgium's competitive tax structure with step-up provisions for new residents and deferred exit taxes may continue to attract entrepreneurs and

Malta's evolving single-family office model offers internationally mobile families a sophisticated framework combining trusts, private trust companies, holding structures and Notified Professional Investor Funds. How can this coordinated legal and regulatory architecture support governance, fiduciary oversight, succession planning and the institutionalisation of family wealth spanning multiple jurisdictions?

As France transitions from a challenging summer marked by devastating wildfires into autumn, residents face important financial updates including revised tax payment schedules and increased savings account interest rates. This comprehensive financial update covers everything from Prufund investment performance and market resilience to government energy-efficiency funding changes, providing essential guidance for expatriates and French residents navigating their financial planning

Without legal structure, ownership is conditional, control is temporary, and transfer is uncertain. This article examines why wealth accumulation alone is meaningless without proper legal architecture, exploring how estate planning, cross-border structuring, and jurisdictional frameworks determine whether assets remain protected and transferable across generations.

What if your financial circumstances in 2036 look completely different from what you planned in 2026? This article explores why expats living in Spain need flexible financial arrangements that can adapt to life's unexpected changes, from property sales to relocations to longer lifespans.

New UK regulations effective 30 June 2026 have expanded Trust Registration Service requirements for non-UK trusts holding UK property acquired before 6 October 2020. Cyprus trustees must now navigate complex cross-border compliance obligations, reconcile beneficial ownership reporting across multiple jurisdictions, and understand the critical distinction between direct property ownership and corporate holding structures.

Moving abroad is an exciting adventure, but many internationally mobile families overlook a critical question: has your financial plan adapted to your new country? While you've carefully planned your relocation, your pensions, investments, and estate plans may still be structured for your previous country of residence, potentially creating costly inefficiencies and missed opportunities.

A Cyprus holding company offers founders, investors, and group owners a strategic vehicle to move profits, reinvest capital, and plan exits while minimizing tax leakage and withholding taxes.

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