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Om ‘n trust in vandag se regulerende omgewing te bestuur, is meer kompleks as ooit tevore. As trustee staar u talle nakomingsvereistes, veranderende belastingregulasies en administratiewe verantwoordelikhede in die gesig wat noukeurige aandag aan fyn besonderhede verg. By FHBC verstaan ons die uitdagings wat u ervaar en staan ons gereed om u deur elke stap van die proses te lei.
Trustadministrasie: ‘n Moderne Noodsaaklikheid
Trusts speel ‘n belangrike rol in boedelbeplanning, batebeskerming en welvaartbewaring. Onlangse wetgewende veranderinge, insluitend Suid-Afrika se nakoming van Financial Action Task Force (FATF)-standaarde, het egter die risiko’s vir trustees aansienlik verhoog. Nie-nakoming kan lei tot ernstige boetes, insluitend boetes van tot R10 miljoen of gevangenisstraf.
By FHBC bied ons ‘n omvattende reeks trustadministrasiedienste aan wat ontwerp is om u trust nakomend te hou terwyl die voordele gemaksimeer word. Dit sluit in:
- Hulp met die indiening van Voordeelhebbende Eiendomsregisters: Die Meester se kantoor vereis dat trustees registers byhou en indien.
- Verseker dat trusts as belastingbetalers by SARS geregistreer is: Ons help om belastingnakoming op datum te bring, insluitend die indiening van historiese belastingopgawes.
- Opstel en opdatering van trustaktes: Ons werk u trustakte by om te verseker dit reflekteer veranderende wetgewing en persoonlike omstandighede.
- Voorbereiding en instandhouding van alle trustbesluite en dokumentasie: Ons verseker alle transaksies word deur behoorlike dokumentasie ondersteun om aan regulatoriese vereistes te voldoen.
- Riglyne oor trustbankrekeninge: Volgens die Trust Property Control Act moet trustees aparte bankrekeninge vir die trust open en bestuur. Ons help u om dit maklik en koste-effektief te doen.
- Administratiewe ondersteuning en rekordhouding: Ons verseker dat alle notules, resolusies, en registers volledig en akkuraat gehou word.
- Professionele belastingadvies: Ons help trustees om potensiële boetes en belastingimplikasies te vermy deur vooruitbeplanning en kundige leiding.
Maak dit makliker met FHBC
Ons verstaan dat die bestuur van ‘n trust ingewikkeld kan wees. FHBC bied ‘n wye reeks oplossings, insluitend professionele belastingadvies en administratiewe ondersteuning, om seker te maak u trust voldoen aan alle regulasies. Ons span kundiges help u graag om deur hierdie prosesse te navigeer en voorsiening te maak vir al u spesifieke behoeftes.
As u tans ’n kliënt van die FHBC Groep van Maatskappye is, kontak asseblief die direkteur wat u betrokkenheid hanteer met meer navrae. Die versoek vir ‘n kwotasie kan aan beide die betrokke direkteur en aan Monique Smit by monique@fhbc.co.za gerig word.
THE IMPORTANCE OF EFFECTIVE TRUST MANAGEMENT IN 2025: A GUIDE FOR SOUTH AFRICAN TRUSTEES
Managing a trust in today’s regulatory environment is more complex than ever. Trustees face stringent compliance requirements, evolving tax laws, and administrative responsibilities that demand careful attention. At FHBC, we understand these challenges and are ready to assist you through every step of the process.
Trust Administration: A Modern Necessity
Trusts are vital for estate planning, asset protection, and wealth preservation. Recent legislative changes, including South Africa’s alignment with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards, have significantly increased risks for trustees. Non-compliance can result in fines of up to R10 million or imprisonment.
At FHBC, we provide a comprehensive range of trust administration services designed to keep your trust compliant while maximizing its benefits. These services include:
- Assistance with Beneficial Ownership Registers Submission: We ensure trustees meet the Master’s office requirements to maintain and submit registers accurately.
- Ensuring Trusts are registered as taxpayers with SARS:We help update tax compliance, including filing historical tax returns.
- Drafting and updating trust deeds: Our team ensures your trust deed reflects changing legislation and personal circumstances.
- Preparation and maintenance of trust resolutions and documentation: Proper documentation supports all transactions to meet regulatory requirements.
- Guidance on trust bank accounts: The Trust Property Control Act mandates separate trust bank accounts. We help set this up effectively.
- Administrative support and recordkeeping: We ensure all minutes, resolutions, and registers are complete and accurate.
- Professional tax advice: We assist trustees in avoiding penalties and understanding tax implications through expert guidance.
Simplify trust management with FHBC
We understand that managing a trust can be overwhelming. FHBC offers a broad range of solutions, including professional tax advice and administrative support, to ensure your trust adheres to all regulations. Our expert team is ready to guide you through these processes and cater to your specific needs.
If you are a current client of the FHBC Group of Companies, please contact the director managing your account with any enquiries. To request a quotation, please contact the director and include Monique Smit at monique@fhbc.co.za in your email.
Source Reference:
https://www.fisa.net.za/personal-finance-essential-trust-management-steps-for-2025/