Trading trusts can be set up with limited liability corporate trustees. Theoretically, this gives the trustee the protection of limited liability. However, the directors of corporate trustees generally have to give personal guarantees, which removes this protection. A trading trust is generally considered as an alternative business vehicle to a company. There are advantages and disadvantages of using the trust model as opposed to setting up a company.
Trusts are more flexible.
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