Private Wealth

We are committed to delivering practical solutions to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, their families and their businesses. Whether you are acquiring or registering a business, managing multiple and complex cross-border assets, purchasing fine art, property or a private island, our team provides a full complement of corporate, wealth and fiduciary services in the BVI and the Cayman Islands. We work alongside our highly respected lawyers to guide clients on the ideal structure to acquire, consolidate and protect your assets whilst helping to seamlessly navigate complex tax and regulatory issues to ensure that assets are passed to the next generation efficiently and in accordance with your wishes.

Harneys dedicated professionals have the deep knowledge and expertise to guide you through even the most complex scenarios. We pride ourselves on providing clients with a single point of contact, backed by a global network that works closely together to develop bespoke solutions across a multitude of sectors and jurisdictions to best suit each client’s individual needs.

We make it easy for our clients to operate and get the results they need in a seamless and efficient manner, while ensuring we have the right level of expertise available across our network to service and support their needs.

Expertise

Trusts services

We help private clients ensure wealth across generations by developing plans for both estate planning and investment structures.

Private trust company registered office

Utilising our team as the registered office for your private trust company is a solution laden with benefits for ultra-high net worth families.

Trustee and trust administration

Our team is an offshore leader when it comes to both the establishment and administration of all types trusts in the British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands.

Nominee shareholder

With our office as the nominee shareholder of your BVI or Cyprus company, you retain full position as beneficial owner while simultaneously enjoying complete confidentiality concerning your offshore company.

Business succession

Our team specialises in business succession trusts located in the British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands.

Philanthropy

Our private wealth team partners with family trusts and companies throughout the British Virgin Islands, and the Cayman Islands to establish a custom structure that meets all of your goals for charitable giving.

Family office

Our family office services help high net worth clients establish strategic structures to preserve their wealth as well as their legacies.

Yacht services

We provide comprehensive services for clients wishing to purchase, finance, or register a yacht in the British Virgin Islands or the Cayman Islands.

Safe custody services

Our clients with BVI companies, funds, and trusts may take advantage of our safe custody services for sensitive documents such as wills, deeds, and registered share certificates.

Escrow agent services

We serve as escrow agent for companies in the British Virgin Islands, acting as an independent third party to hold funds for upcoming transactions.

Trademark registration

Our trademark registration services in the British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands include a trademark search, an application in the appropriate jurisdiction, and monitoring cases of infringement after your trademark is registered.

Residence and citizenship

Our expert immigration lawyers in Cyprus specialise in providing effective and efficient immigration and tax advice to clients throughout the world. We help clients achieve their residency and citizenship goals by procuring a specific work permit or residency permit.

Tax planning

Cyprus companies take advantage of our tax planning services to stay ahead of advance rulings from authorities and make informed business decisions. We help eliminate uncertainty surrounding tax liability for upcoming transactions so that our clients can plan accordingly.