Offshore Asset Protection
The Nevis Trust & Nevis LLC.
Serious offshore protection at an accessible price, anchored by the Nevis LLC, among the strongest charging-order protections available for business owners and investors.
Why clients choose Nevis
- A dedicated International Exempt Trust Ordinance built for asset protection
- The Nevis LLC, among the strongest charging-order-only protections available for LLC interests
- Cook Islands courts and Nevis courts alike do not recognize U.S. judgments; a creditor must start over locally
- Historically, a creditor has had to post a bond simply to bring a claim
- A short limitation period and a high burden on the creditor
- Generally lower cost than the Cook Islands
The Nevis LLC advantage
What sets Nevis apart for many business owners and real estate investors is its LLC. A properly structured Nevis LLC generally limits a creditor of a member to a “charging order”, a right to distributions if and when they are made, rather than seizing the interest or forcing a sale. Pair the LLC with a Nevis or offshore trust and you have a layered structure that is difficult and expensive to attack, at a more accessible price point than a full Cook Islands plan.
When Nevis is the right fit
Nevis frequently suits clients with moderate exposure who want serious offshore protection without the full cost of the strongest jurisdiction, and investors who specifically want the charging-order strength of the Nevis LLC. As with any offshore structure, its protection depends entirely on establishing it before a claim arises, funding it later invites a fraudulent conveyance challenge no jurisdiction can cure.
The right jurisdiction depends on your assets, exposure, budget, and goals, and we have worked across all of the leading ones since 1992. To find out whether this is the right fit for you, or whether another jurisdiction serves you better, call (858) 755-6672.
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What makes a Nevis LLC so protective?
A properly formed Nevis LLC generally restricts a member's creditor to a charging order, a limited right to distributions if any are made, rather than allowing the creditor to seize the membership interest or force a sale. Combined with a short limitation period and, historically, a bond requirement to bring a claim, this makes a member's interest very difficult for a creditor to reach.
Is Nevis cheaper than the Cook Islands?
Generally, yes. Nevis is often chosen by clients who want strong offshore protection at a more accessible price than a full Cook Islands trust, particularly when the Nevis LLC's charging-order protection fits their goals. Whether it is the right choice depends on your exposure and assets, which is what a consultation determines.
This overview is general information, not legal or tax advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship?
This overview is general information, not legal or tax advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Offshore jurisdictions periodically amend their statutes; the right structure and jurisdiction depend on your specific circumstances. Consult a qualified attorney about your situation.
This website is for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Every situation is different; please consult a qualified attorney about your specific circumstances.
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