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A trust is a way of managing assets (money, investments, land or buildings) for people - types of trust, how they are taxed, where to get help.
A trust is a way of managing assets (money, investments, land or…
The main types of trust are: bare trusts interest in possession trusts…
These are trusts set up by parents for children under 18 who have never…
Some trusts for disabled people or children get special tax treatment.…
Most trusts do not pay Income Tax on income up to a tax-free amount…
Capital Gains Tax is a tax on the profit (‘gain’) when something (an…
Inheritance Tax may have to be paid on a person’s estate (their money and…
If you’re a trust beneficiary there are different rules depending on the…
As the trustee, you’re responsible for reporting and paying tax on behalf…
Most trusts need to be registered. There are some cases where you do not…
Check who is eligible to be a trustee and what skills they need to have
Find out how you could help run a charity by volunteering as a director, board member, governor or committee member (also known as a 'trustee').
Find out about the role of a charity trustee, what they do and the benefits of getting involved.
What's required of a charity trustee, including your responsibilities to your charity.
Find out what being a charity trustee involves, if you can claim expenses and where to get help and advice.
Understand the rules and risks when using charity funds to pay a trustee or a person or organisation connected to a trustee.
How to register a trust on the Trust Registration Service.
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