Due Diligence Form for Trusts

Please complete all sections accurately. Fields marked with * are mandatory under Cyprus AML Law.

This form must be completed for each trust structure engaging the services of Yiannakis K. Thoma Law Firm LLC. Under the Prevention and Suppression of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Law 188(I)/2007 (as amended) and the Trusts (Amended) Law 2012, the firm is required to identify and verify all parties to a trust, including the settlor, trustee(s), beneficiaries, and protector. All information provided is treated as strictly confidential.

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Trust Details
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I

Trust Details


II

Settlor

If the Settlor is a Legal Entity (Company):

If the Settlor is a Natural Person (Individual):

Cyprus nationals: provide Cyprus ID card number. Non-Cyprus nationals: provide passport number.

Supporting documentation must be provided. Generic descriptions are not acceptable.


III

Trustee(s)

Please complete for each trustee. If there are multiple trustees, attach a separate sheet for each additional trustee.

If the Trustee is a Legal Entity:

e.g. Licensed trustee under the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission

If the Trustee is a Natural Person:

Cyprus nationals: provide Cyprus ID card number. Non-Cyprus nationals: provide passport number.


IV

Beneficiaries

Please provide details for each beneficiary. If there are more than two beneficiaries, please attach a separate sheet with the same information for each additional beneficiary.

Beneficiary 1

Cyprus nationals: provide Cyprus ID card number. Non-Cyprus nationals: provide passport number.


V

Protector (if applicable)

Complete this section only if a Protector has been appointed under the Trust Deed. The Protector is a person or entity appointed to oversee the trustee and protect the interests of the beneficiaries.

Cyprus nationals: provide Cyprus ID card number. Non-Cyprus nationals: provide passport number.


VI

Anticipated Activity and Banking


VII

PEP Declaration & Screening Consents

PEP Declaration โ€” Settlor and Trustee

The following PEP declaration must be completed by the Settlor (if a natural person) and by each individual Trustee.

Definition: A Politically Exposed Person (PEP) is an individual who holds or has held a prominent public function, including Heads of State or Government, senior politicians, senior government, judicial or military officials, senior executives of state-owned enterprises, and senior officials of political parties. It also includes members of the governing bodies of international organisations.

VIII

Document Upload

Please upload the required supporting documents for the trust. Accepted formats: PDF, JPG, PNG, DOCX (max 10 MB each).

Upload a certified copy of the trust deed or instrument establishing the trust.

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Accepted formats: PDF, JPG, PNG, DOCX โ€” Maximum 10 MB per file ยท max 2

Upload valid passport or national ID card for the Settlor (if a natural person) and each individual Trustee.

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Accepted formats: PDF, JPG, PNG, DOCX โ€” Maximum 10 MB per file ยท max 5

Upload recent utility bills or bank statements (less than 3 months old).

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Accepted formats: PDF, JPG, PNG, DOCX โ€” Maximum 10 MB per file ยท max 5

Upload any additional documents such as beneficiary identification or protector appointment documents.

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Accepted formats: PDF, JPG, PNG, DOCX โ€” Maximum 10 MB per file ยท max 5

Mandatory Documents

The following documents must be submitted together with this form. This is the minimum required documentation; additional documents may be requested.

  • Trust Deed or Declaration of Trust (certified copy)
  • Certified copy of passport/ID of the Settlor
  • Certified copy of passport/ID of each Trustee
  • Certified copy of passport/ID of each Beneficiary (if identifiable)
  • Certified copy of passport/ID of the Protector (if applicable)
  • Source of funds documentation for assets settled into the trust
  • Bank reference letter for the trust (not older than 3 months)

Important Notice

  • โ€ข Each document must be an Original or a Certified Copy. Certified copies must be certified by a Certified Officer, Embassy, Consulate, High Commission, or Apostille.
  • โ€ข Documents must be in English or Greek. Otherwise, an official translation is required.
  • โ€ข Upon request, supporting documents (contracts, invoices, information on business partners, etc.) will be provided to justify the nature of the business and financial profile.

Declaration

By signing this form I confirm and declare that:

A.

The information provided in this form is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge.

B.

The trust assets do not derive from criminal conduct or money laundering activities.

C.

I undertake to promptly notify Yiannakis K. Thoma Law Firm LLC in writing within 14 days of any material changes.

D.

I acknowledge that Yiannakis K. Thoma Law Firm LLC may request updated documentation periodically.

E.

I understand that providing false or misleading information may constitute a criminal offence under Cyprus law.

Date

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