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Cyprus Trusts Holding UK Property
New UK Registration Requirements From 30 June 2026
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.
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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
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The Longevity Era: Rethinking Wealth And Family Planning
As life expectancy in Italy reaches 81.7 years for men and 85.7 years for women while fertility rates decline, families and entrepreneurs face unprecedented challenges in managing wealth transfer, business continuity, and protection during extended periods of potential incapacity. Italian lawmakers have begun addressing these demographic shifts through new legislation, but private family planning remains essential to coordinate personal protection, asset management, and succession across jurisdictions.
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Cyprus Trust Transparency Reforms 2026 | What Trustees, Protectors And Family Offices Need To Know
Cyprus has introduced significant amendments to its trust beneficial ownership register framework through Policy Statement PS-02-2026, strengthening transparency requirements while maintaining legitimate privacy protections. These reforms clarify reporting obligations for trustees, enhance beneficial ownership identification standards, and align Cyprus with evolving European AML frameworks following landmark CJEU decisions on privacy rights.
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