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Cross-Border Wealth Planning: Why GCC Families Should Look Beyond Borders

Over the next 10 to 15 years, the GCC is expected to experience one of the largest intergenerational transfers of wealth in history. Estimates suggest more than $1 trillion will pass from today’s wealth creators to their heirs in the region.

At the same time, the landscape is changing rapidly:

  • Taxation is arriving – corporate income tax is already in place, and more rules may follow.
  • New regulations demand transparency, compliance, and proactive planning.

This raises key questions for families and entrepreneurs in the GCC:

  • How to protect assets from fragmentation and disputes?
  • How to optimise tax exposure without compromising compliance?
  • How to ensure wealth remains resilient across generations and borders?

One thing is clear: wealth planning is no longer local. It requires a cross-border mindset.

This is where Switzerland plays a unique role:

  • Trustee and fiduciary services ensure robust governance for succession.
  • Its strong banking and asset management ecosystem provides long-term security and diversification.
  • Decades of expertise in cross-border structuring make Switzerland a reliable partner for families in the GCC.

👉 At TrustQore, we understand these dynamics. With a long track record, history, and know-how in wealth planning, we support families and entrepreneurs in the GCC as they prepare for the future. From trustee services to complex cross-border structuring, we bring expertise that ensures legacies are preserved, assets are protected, and tax exposures are optimised.