An Belize Asset Protection Trust has shown itself to be one of the most innovative asset protection structures on the market today.   One of the main reasons for the exodus from the Panama Foundation, is the ever growing foothold that the US government has on Panama as well as the need for nominee directors and excessive paperwork.  Much like Belize Companies, asset protection trusts are registered and are 100% confidential in Belize.  One of the most important aspects of having a registered trust is that the trust can hold an offshore bank account.  This allows funds to be held on deposit under the name of the trust which will provide the complete protection as well as the benefits provided to the Belize Trust by law.  The trust can also hold real property as well as intellectual property and shares of other companies.  A Belize Trust does not have to have a representative in the country nor does it have to have a local overseer.  A Belize Trust can also exclude government agencies as well as creditors from accessing the trusts assets.  This allows the trust’s assets to be held in confidentiality as well as in a highly secure environment.    Since the Belize Trust can hold an offshore bank account the same regulations apply to the funds on that account and they are kept in a tax free and safe environment.