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CISA was founded in Geneva, Switzerland in 1972.
Licensing Regime
Under a new licensing regime introduced in Switzerland in 2020, known as FinIA, Trust companies will be licensed in Switzerland by FINMA, the Swiss banking regulator.
Swiss Trust Services
CISA provides a full range of trust services in Switzerland, including reserved powers trusts, revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, discretionary trusts, fixed interest trusts, etc. Since Switzerland does not have a domestic trust law, the trust instruments will designate a suitable common law jurisdiction, such as the laws of Bahamas, Cayman or England. CISA also offers Private Trust Companies (PTCs) and Purpose Trusts to hold the shares of PTCs. CISA holds a wide range of assets in trust, including financial assets, real estate, operating companies, aircraft, yachts, etc.
Swiss Company Management Services
CISA provides incorporation and company management services for Swiss companies and partnerships. Switzerland has a favorable corporate regime for holding and trading companies.
Accounting Services
CISA provides book-keeping and accounting services for all trusts and entities under administration.
Entity Classification Services
CISA provides entity classification support for CRS and FATCA, including assistance with completion of CRS Self-Certification Forms and IRS Forms W-8BEN-E.
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