This is a unique opportunity to acquire a Swiss FINMA Regulated Trust Company based in Geneva. The firm is a limited company (“Société anonyme”) registered in Geneva, Switzerland, it is fully operational without any debts or liabilities.

The company’s primary purpose is to act as a trustee in accordance with Article 17, paragraph 2 of the LEFin (Swiss Federal Act on Financial Institutions).

Its activities include:

- Administering legal structures similar to trusts.
- Managing legal entities in Switzerland and abroad.
- Engaging in fiduciary activities. The company may also conduct any commercial, financial, or real estate operations that are directly or indirectly related to its purpose.
Keypoints
Based on FINMA’s guidelines under the Swiss Federal Act on Financial Institutions (LEFin), a company acting as a trustee is defined as an entity that professionally manages or disposes of a separate fund for the benefit of beneficiaries or for a specified purpose.

The key activities and responsibilities of a FINMA-licensed trustee include:

- Management of Assets: The trustee manages and disposes of the trust’s assets in accordance with the terms of the trust and legal duties.
- Fiduciary Duty: The trustee has a legal and fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of the beneficiaries.
- Commercial Operations: A company is considered to be a commercial trustee if it generates more than CHF 50,000 per year or manages trust funds exceeding CHF 5 million, among other criteria.
- Organizational Requirements: The company must have a suitable organization, including adequate risk management and internal controls, and its effective management must be in Switzerland.
- Professional Qualifications: The individuals responsible for management and administration must have the necessary professional qualifications and a good reputation.