Trust Registration Specialists

Trust and Fiduciary Services
protect your legacy with Expert guidance.

Trust law in South Africa plays a key role in the effective planning of one’s business, estate, and taxes. In association with tax specialists like FD on Call, we assist clients with a turn-key solution in planning their business, estates, and taxes to their maximum benefit, not the TAX Man.

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Our expert team is dedicated to providing personalized solutions that meet your unique needs and goals.
Our services include:

Trust Registration - South Africa

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Trust Registration - Offshore

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Frequently Asked Trust Questions

The Master’s office has a Trust Registration Fee of R250 which is paid directly to them. The costs to draft a Trust Deed and compile all the necessary documents depends on the firm you use.

Once all the documents have been signed, registering a trust at the Master’s office can take anywhere from two months up to a year.

Does a trust have to be registered with SARS?

No, a trust is regulated by The Trust Property Control Act and such registration should be submitted to the Master of the High Court in the area in which your trust will operate.

Most law firms and accountants offer trust services, the costs would depend on the firm you use. The master’s office charges a R250 registration fee.

Trusts are taxed at the highest rate, being 45%.

Once all the documents have been signed, registering a trust at the Master’s office can take anywhere from two months up to a year.

A trust must have a minimum of two trustees and if it is a family trust it must also have an Independent Trustee. The trust can have more than two trustees if it would be necessary for the trust to be managed effectively. The minimum and maximum number of trustees allowed would be listed in the Trust Deed.

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