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Purpose Trust

A trust created for a specific, plausible and reasonable purpose, it does not name any individual as a predetermined beneficiary. By holding assets in a purpose trust, a company or individual avoids classification as the owner of the trust assets. A purpose trust can be used for:

  • permitting avoidance of regulatory restrictions
  • removing voting control of stock from a company or individual
  • facilitating a loan by sequestering assets
  • obtaining freedom from liability when undertaking hazardous activities