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Malta vs Cyprus: trust jurisdictions side by side
Malta and Cyprus are two of the 40 places we cover. Both are in Europe and open for new trusts with us. The table sets out the facts we hold for each place side by side, with the source and date of every fact.
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Facts side by side
Shaded cells differ between the two places.
Rows we have not published for a place are listed below the table.
| Fact |  Malta |  Cyprus |
|---|---|---|
| Trust structure | Trust under Cap. 331; the deed names the trustee and the beneficiaries | International trust |
| Governing law | Trusts and Trustees Act (Cap. 331) | International Trusts Law of 1992, as amended |
| Perpetuity period | Maximum duration 125 years (Art. 12) | No fixed maximum duration under the Law as amended in 2012 |
Not published for Cyprus: protector. Ask us.
This is guidance, not legal or tax advice. Every fact has a source, listed under Sources with its date.
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- Malta Ministry for Justice: Trusts and Trustees Act (Cap. 331). Used for trust structure, governing law, perpetuity period.
- CyLaw: International Trusts Law (1992). Used for trust structure, governing law, perpetuity period.
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