Trusts & Foundations

Prax Avocats assists you in structuring and managing your trusts and foundations internationally.

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Trusts & Foundations

Prax Avocats assists you in setting up and managing your trusts and foundations, as well as with the related reporting obligations.

Our expertise in trusts and foundations

Our team is involved in particular in the following areas:

  • Structuring international trusts in compliance with French legislation
  • Supporting trustees in their reporting obligations in France
  • Tax optimization of existing structures
  • Managing issues related to French tax resident beneficiaries
  • Tax treatment of income and distributions from foreign trusts
  • Bringing existing structures into compliance with French regulations

We take a global approach to advise you best on these complex structures, taking into account both civil and tax aspects in an international context.

Tailored support

Our firm offers personalized support adapted to your specific wealth situation:

  • Analysis of existing structures and optimization recommendations
  • Advice on setting up new structures
  • Regular monitoring of legislative and regulatory developments
  • Assistance in dealings with the French tax administration

Our team constantly monitors legislative and case law developments to anticipate potential risks and adjust your strategies accordingly.

Prax Avocats supports you in all your projects in France and internationally.

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