{
  "id": 6684015,
  "title": "The new giving: use assets and don't hide them",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/das-neue-geben-vermogen-nutzen-und-nicht-verstecken",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-11T02:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/meinung/kolumnen/steueroasen-vermoegen-nutzen-und-nicht-verstecken/100253036.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "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.\n\nHe 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.",
  "summary": "It makes little sense to transfer large fortunes to presumably safe havens for descendants. The money should be used actively to serve the interests of the next generation.",
  "key_points": [
    "Successful entrepreneur exits multi-million-pound venture at 40.",
    "Considers creating Liechtenstein foundation for wealth protection.",
    "More foundations for private wealth protection since 2025 in Germany."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Wealthy Germans are increasingly turning to foundations as a protective shield for their assets, with more being established for private wealth protection than for charitable purposes since 2025.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Handelsblatt",
        "title": "Vermögen: LVMH-Gründer Arnault gehört nicht mehr zu den zehn reichsten Menschen der Welt",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/vermogen-lvmh-grunder-arnault-gehort-nicht-mehr-zu-den-zehn-reichsten",
        "published": "2026-09-11T04:31:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}