Founded in 1981, Geneva Trust is an independent Swiss company that has served clients for over forty years. In that time, Switzerland’s financial and private client industry has changed beyond recognition, but some things never change – our personalised service. Everyone is a valued client and can expect the same level of attention, whether an individual or a corporation.
Services
We specialise in the implementation and administration of extremely complex and layered trust structures in Anglo-Saxon trust as well as jurisdictions across the world.
We specialise in incorporating and administering Swiss companies for commercial enterprises as well as Swiss trading and investment companies.
Geneva is one of the world’s leading civil law jurisdictions. Our foundations are a popular option when common law solutions, such as trusts, may not be relevant.
Whether a single or multi-family office is required, Geneva Trust is perfectly positioned to ensure that goals, objectives and management demands are met at the highest level.
We structure and arrange the purchase, lease/charter, VAT structuring, crew, as well as the sale of marine and aviation assets.
Geneva Trust is the first trustee to hold Swiss real estate, authorized by the cantonal tax department and within the federal legislation relating to foreign ownership.
We advise clients on prospective transactions and the most appropriate structures to use to maximise returns and mitigate taxes and costs.
We ensure your accounts are integral to the overall financial management of your affairs rather than bare minimum corporate accounting for regulatory purposes.
We offer comprehensive expertise in both Swiss and international tax law, from the most complex taxation to the most straightforward.
GT Audit Sàrl and our network of partners are particularly skilled at forensic level audits, adding value rather than merely meeting a regulatory requirement.
Why Geneva Trust
We understand better than most the risks and legalities inherent to our business, and we are proud to be known for taking on projects that intimidate our competitors.
Support
We guide clients through challenges with the independence of a Swiss firm and a global reach, serving individuals, families, institutions, and sovereign wealth funds in over 60 countries.
Qualified employees
Our professionally qualified legal, accountancy, and audit staff serve clients in over ten languages, with each client supported by a dedicated manager and Geneva Trust’s board.
New — The Private Structure Designer
See which arrangements may suit your family.
Eight short questions, answered privately, produce an indicative view and a preliminary planning brief prepared around your circumstances.
Publications
Recent writing
Structuring · 16 April 2026
Swiss Real Estate: An Asset or a Structuring Decision?
High Net Worth Individuals · 27 March 2026
Switzerland as a Point of Stability in an Uncertain Environment
Structuring · 12 March 2026
Trust Structures, Swiss Real Estate and the Importance of Lex Koller Expertise
Asset Protection · 2 March 2026
Geopolitical Uncertainty and the Role of Swiss Trusteeship
Trust and Estate Planning · 26 February 2026
Refinancing Non Financial Assets as a Strategic Tool in Estate Planning
Structuring · 2 February 2026
Trusteeship Beyond Financial Assets in Modern Wealth Structuring
