The Virgin Islands Private Annuity Agreement is a legal arrangement that involves the transfer of assets from an individual to a trust located in the US Virgin Islands (SVI) in exchange for an annuity payment. This agreement is a wealth management tool used by individuals seeking to protect their assets, defer taxes, and plan for retirement. With a Virgin Islands Private Annuity Agreement, the individual transfers their assets, such as real estate, stocks, or other investments, into a trust based in the SVI. The SVI is a popular jurisdiction for this type of agreement due to its favorable tax environment, including no income, estate, or capital gains taxes. The primary purpose of a Virgin Islands Private Annuity Agreement is to provide lifetime income to the transferor (also known as the annuitant or granter) while removing the assets from their taxable estate. The annuitant, in turn, receives regular annuity payments from the trust, which are typically structured to last for their lifetime. One advantage of this arrangement is the potential deferral of capital gains taxes. When the assets are transferred to the trust, no capital gains tax is triggered. Instead, the annuity payments received by the annuitant are subject to income tax as they are received. This allows individuals to spread out the tax payments over time and potentially reduce their overall tax liability. Different types of private annuity agreements within the Virgin Islands jurisdiction may include: 1. Single life private annuity: This agreement provides annuity payments to the annuitant for their lifetime only. 2. Joint and survivor private annuity: In this type of arrangement, annuity payments continue until both the annuitant and their chosen beneficiary pass away. This ensures that the income stream continues for the surviving spouse or partner. 3. Term certain private annuity: With a term certain private annuity, annuity payments are guaranteed for a specific period of time, after which they cease. This type of arrangement is useful when the annuitant wants a fixed income for a predetermined period. It is important to note that the Virgin Islands Private Annuity Agreement must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, both in the SVI and in the jurisdiction where the annuitant resides. Consulting with legal and tax professionals is highly recommended ensuring compliance and maximize the benefits of this wealth management strategy.