How does a Trust Account can save you tax money and secure your investments?

Let’s say you’re launching a new business, a food delivery service using drones.

You’re structuring your business as a company where you will own some of the shares.

But before you can go any further, you need to think about how you’re going to own the shares in the company.

How you own your shares is important because it will affect how much tax you need to pay and whether you can protect your shares if something goes wrong.

You could own her shares in two ways.

You can own them as an individual, or you can own them through a discretionary trust.

We're going to look at why and how you might own your shares through trust.

How does a Trust Account can save you tax money and secure your investments?

Let’s say you’re launching a new business, a food delivery service using drones.

You’re structuring your business as a company where you will own some of the shares.

But before you can go any further, you need to think about how you’re going to own the shares in the company.

How you own your shares is important because it will affect how much tax you need to pay and whether you can protect your shares if something goes wrong.

You could own her shares in two ways.

You can own them as an individual, or you can own them through a discretionary trust.

We're going to look at why and how you might own your shares through trust.

But first, what is a Trust?

A trust is a legal relationship where one person or organization, called the trustee, holds assets for the benefit of someone else.

These assets might be property, income, or, in this case, shares.

This means that instead of you personally owning the shares, the trustee will own them.

You can set up your own separate trust to own your shares.

This means that if you have a business partner, they can have their own trust to hold their shares.

Owning your shares through a trust makes sense for a couple of reasons.

Firstly, setting up a Trust can help you manage how much tax you need to pay as an individual.

When your company makes a profit, you can then choose to give shareholders some of the profit, known as dividends.

If you personally own your shares, you will also receive these dividends as a shareholder, and they will be considered part of your personal income.

It would be added to any other income that you are earning such as your salary.

As a result, you will be taxed at your individual marginal tax rate, which will likely be higher.

But if you own the shares in your company through a trust, the dividends will be paid through the trust.

As the trustee, you can then distribute the money from the trust to yourself or other people, such as your family.

The trust doesn't pay tax; instead, you will pay tax only on the amount of money that's distributed to you through the trust.

In this case, as a trustee, you give some of the money coming through the trust to your partner, JohnDoe which helps with your tax planning.

Secondly, a trust can also help protect your shares if something goes wrong.

For example, you are a director of your company.

You enter into a contract to supply your business with drones.

But when the delivery arrives, you realize that you don't have enough money to pay the bill.

Operating your business when it can't pay its debts is a breach of directors’ duties.

If you reach your directors’ duties, you may be personally responsible for paying off your company's debts.

This means that the supplier can sue you and take your personal assets, such as your car, to pay off the company's debts.

The supplier cannot take your shares as the trust protects them.

So, a trust may be a great way for you to own your shares in your company,

But how does a trust actually work?

Firstly, there is a trustee.

The trustee is the person who manages the trust and distributes the funds.

It's a good idea to create a corporate trustee, which is a company that acts as the trustee.

Legally, the company is in control of the trust, but in reality, you are the person making decisions, going to the bank, and signing documents as director of the trustee company.

Secondly, there are beneficiaries in a trust.

The beneficiaries are the people that can receive money or assets from the trust.

The beneficiaries will likely be you and your family members, or anyone else you choose to give money to.

Setting up a trust is a complex process, but it can be an effective financial strategy to consider as a business owner.

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There's more you should know about Trust Accounts.

A trust gives you peace of mind that your family's wealth is managed the way you want.

It can fund goals for future generations, like going to college or investing in property.

You can even set up a trust for a charity you support to keep your legacy going long after you're gone.

Having a trust ensures your wealth is used the way you'd like it to be, both now and for years to come.

So how do you set up a trust?

Let's walk through the basics.

1. First, think about what to leave in your trust. You can choose anything, from property and cash to stocks and bonds.

The more assets you leave in your trust, the more effective it will be.

Next, decide who you want to inherit your assets.

Your beneficiaries may include your children, grandchildren, or close family members, but you can also choose a charity, cause, or organization you care about.

1. Next, think about how and when you want your assets distributed.

This might include things like age requirements or terms for how beneficiaries use the assets.

After you've considered these factors, it's time to find someone to manage the trust for you.

This is the trustee.

This is the person or organization who manages your trust in the years to come.

If you work with a financial institution, often called a corporate trustee, you will also work with a trust administrator.

This is the person assigned to help facilitate the details of your trust.

1. You may want to meet with your trust administrator before meeting with an attorney, as they can help answer questions about what to include in the trust.

Then you'll work with an attorney to draft the actual trust document.

Your attorney can help make sure you include the specific rules you decided on in your trust.

And there you have it.

In just a few steps, you've handled an essential part of your trust planning.

By creating a trust, you ensure your wealth is managed properly and according to your wishes for years to come.

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