Can the settlor be a beneficiary of an offshore trust? Cook Islands law says yes, but US bankruptcy courts, contempt orders and UK tax rules make it costly. How Liberty Mundo structures trusts instead.
The Common Reporting Standard explained: what banks report under CRS, which countries exchange data, what CRS 2.0 changed in 2026, and the legal ways to keep your privacy.
China offshore trust tax rules: the no-penalty window to pay 20% back tax closes 22 October 2026. Who’s caught, and what to do next.
How to avoid KYC legally: 15 ways to hold cash, gold, self-custody crypto and collectibles without ID checks, with US, UK and EU thresholds.
CRS reporting for trusts always reaches the people behind the trust: how settlors, trustees, protectors and beneficiaries get reported, and by whom.
Bare trust reporting returns for 2026 year-ends. Who files Schedule 15 by March 31, 2027, which exemptions apply, and what CRA penalties hit.
Cayman asset disclosure orders just got sharper. A new Grand Court ruling lets judgment creditors force detailed asset lists and enforce them abroad.
A domestic asset protection trust just failed to shield a California home from the IRS, exposing a costly flaw in self-settled trust plans.
The China offshore tax crackdown puts a 20% levy on offshore trusts and claws back overseas-asset taxes going back 25 years. See who’s exposed.
A bank account freeze can wipe you out overnight with no charges and no recourse. How governments do it, and why an offshore bank account is the only structural defense.
The China offshore trust tax deadline is 22 October 2026. Beijing wants 20 percent, and a foreign passport will not shelter you.
China offshore trust tax rules hit settlors with a 20% levy and a 90 day amnesty window. What Beijing’s crackdown means for your wealth.