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Zhong Guo Jing Ying Bao·2025-04-13 06:11

Core Viewpoint - The recent issuance of the "Notice on the Registration of Equity Trust Property" marks a significant advancement in the trust property registration system in China, aimed at enhancing the management and independence of trust assets [1][3]. Group 1: Overview of the Notice - The Notice, issued by the Beijing Regulatory Bureau and the Beijing Market Supervision Administration, mandates the registration of equity trust property by trust companies in Beijing [1]. - The Notice is currently in the public application phase and will be trialed for one year starting from its issuance date [1]. - Equity trust involves the transfer of equity by the trustor to a trust institution, which then manages and disposes of the equity according to the trustor's wishes [1]. Group 2: Registration Process - The registration process for equity trust property consists of three steps: pre-registration of the trust product, signing of the trust document, and application for equity change or establishment registration [2]. - The specific process for equity change or establishment registration requires the company holding the equity to apply to the registration authority, submitting necessary legal documents and proof from the China Trust Registration Co., Ltd. [2]. Group 3: Importance of Trust Property Registration - Trust property registration is a crucial supplement to China's civil and commercial registration system, enhancing the flexibility and functional advantages of trusts while ensuring the independence of trust assets [3]. - The lack of a supporting registration mechanism has historically led to ambiguities in trust property ownership and doubts about risk isolation effectiveness [3]. Group 4: Recent Developments in Trust Property Registration - In recent years, regulatory bodies have been actively promoting the establishment of a trust property registration system, with the State Council advocating for the exploration of registration mechanisms for real estate and equity as trust property [4]. - Beijing has accelerated the implementation of trust property registration, with previous notifications allowing for the registration of real estate trust property [5]. - The China Trust Registration Co., Ltd. has begun providing registration services for real estate trust property in Beijing, marking a transition from policy design to practical implementation [6].