Trusts are regulated legal arrangements that separate legal ownership from beneficial ownership. They provide fiduciary protection, governance, and long-term planning for assets and investments.
A trust is a legal arrangement where a trustee holds and manages assets on behalf of beneficiaries. The trustee has legal ownership while beneficiaries have beneficial ownership.
The person who creates the trust and transfers assets.
The licensed entity that manages trust assets with fiduciary duties.
The person(s) who benefit from the trust assets.
Trust Structure Diagram
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Understanding the key differences between these legal structures.
Purpose: Fiduciary management of assets for beneficiaries
Distinction: Legal duties of care, loyalty, and segregation of assets
Purpose: Holds assets on behalf of another party
Distinction: No fiduciary discretion or trustee obligations
Purpose: Acts under instructions of a principal
Distinction: Limited scope, no asset segregation or fiduciary governance
Trusts serve various purposes in Cambodia's financial and legal landscape.
Safeguarding assets for future generations through structured succession planning.
Pooling resources for investment funds and capital market structures.
Fiduciary services for corporate governance and business arrangements.
Long-term wealth preservation and intergenerational transfer.
Using unregulated or informal arrangements can expose you to significant risks.
Licensed trust services provide essential protections and professional governance.
Connect with CTA members who are licensed to provide professional trust services in Cambodia.