Das neue Geben: Vermögen nutzen und nicht verstecken
Große Vermögen für Nachkommen in mutmaßlich sichere Häfen zu verfrachten, ist wenig sinnvoll. Das Geld sollte aktiv genutzt werden, um den Interessen der nächsten Generation zu dienen.
In recent days, I spoke with a successful entrepreneur who recently exited a multi-million-pound venture. At forty years old, he has two young children under ten. The entrepreneur has been curious about what is considered appropriate in this fortunate life stage. He wonders how he can create a Liechtenstein foundation as a protective shield for his wealth, safeguarding it against present dangers and future uncertainties.
With time ticking away, he realizes that a solution is needed for the money that will soon become liquid.
He consults me, an expert and former general secretary of the German Association of Foundations, about the design recommended for his foundation. Other entrepreneurs discuss foundation holdings and tax optimization in online forums. Tax lawyers and AI likely contribute to the conversation as well. Consequently, he has become the norm: since 2025, more foundations for the protection of private wealth will be established in Germany than for charitable purposes in Germany.
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