High net worth families
Foundation companies for family wealth — built for the digital asset era
Many traditional trustees do not understand the specific nuances relating to digital assets and their broader ecosystems. We do, and thus are well positioned to run the full operational components of the corporate structure out of the Cayman Islands.’
WHY NOW
Foundations are gaining ground as families consider new structures
A growing share of high net worth families are considering foundation companies as part of their wealth planning. The traditional trust model has served families well for generations, however the foundation is built to be flexible and provide for the evolving needs of family offices with digital assets.
Many trustees do not have the technical or operational familiarity to act with confidence in this asset class. Our team are well versed in all aspects of digital assets and are keen to assist in all foundation needs.
A different team
PRIVATE WEALTH AND DIGITAL ASSET MARKET KNOWLEDGE.
The Hash Directors team brings an unrivalled depth of knowledge in both private wealth and digital assets. We understand traditional structures and the operational requirements that relate to them. We also understand custody, on-chain positions, token vesting, and the practical demands of holding digital assets inside a family wealth structure.
What we provide
A full family-office operational layer
01
Registered office & secretary.
Statutory infrastructure for the Cayman entity. All corporate filings, records, and governance documentation handled in-house.
02
Independent directorship & supervisor.
Board-level oversight aligned with the family’s stated purpose. Supervisor function where the constitution requires.
03
Operations & accounting.
Through Lemma. Day-to-day operations, accounting, the backbone of a working family office.
04
Compliance · KYC · AML.
Ensure compliance with all Cayman regs in a practical way.
05
Treasury management.
Through eXTreasury. Custody, signer policy, on-chain reporting, and operational treasury for the digital asset portion of the structure.
06
Coordination with existing advisers.
Counsel, tax advisers, private bankers, family office staff. We coordinate. We do not displace.
Questions
Family wealth questions we hear most.
Are we replacing our existing trustee?
Sometimes. Sometimes the foundation company sits alongside existing arrangements. The structural decision sits with counsel. We are happy to talk through what a foundation company would and would not change.
How do you handle confidentiality?
Discretion is a baseline expectation. Family information is handled accordingly. We do not name family clients or reveal identifying details in any external materials.
Can the structure hold both traditional and digital assets?
Yes. The foundation company can hold a wide range of assets. The operational layer adjusts depending on what is held.
Will the family interact with multiple service providers?
In practice, mostly one. We coordinate operations, compliance, and treasury through our sister firms. The family typically has one point of contact for the structure itself.
Family wealth, handled properly.
If your family is considering a foundation company — or has one and the operational layer is not working — we are happy to talk it through.If your family is considering a foundation company — or has one and the operational layer is not working — we are happy to talk it through.