United

What United does

United is an independent, Netherlands-headquartered (Amsterdam) provider of integrated legal and financial services, operating a multi-entity group under the ultimate parent United Group Holdings B.V. (Curaçao). Through nine offices across seven jurisdictions (Netherlands, Curaçao, United Kingdom, Ireland, Cyprus, Aruba, and Anguilla), the company delivers a unified portfolio spanning private wealth and trust administration, fund administration, corporate and governance services, financial and payment services, international banking (via United International Bank N.V., Curaçao), risk management, marine and aviation services, environmental markets services, and regulatory compliance support. Clients include entrepreneurs, creative professionals, high-net-worth individuals and family offices, listed companies, and investment industry participants requiring bespoke, cross-border structuring across multiple currencies, time zones, and regulatory regimes.

The service stack is built on licensed operating entities overseen by the Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten, the UK Financial Conduct Authority, De Nederlandsche Bank, the Central Bank of Aruba, and the Anguilla Financial Services Commission, with annual Big Four accounting firm verification under SSAE 16, SOC 1 Type 2, ISAE 3402, and FATCA/CRS frameworks. The offering is delivered by 30 dedicated client servicing teams totaling approximately 170 multilingual experts, supported by state-of-the-art internal IT infrastructure rather than a customer-facing software platform. The stated positioning emphasizes a personal, high-touch model where dedicated teams work directly with each client across jurisdictions to provide seamless, customized fiduciary and banking outcomes.

United's business model is sales-led and relationship-driven: business development is generated through international professional networks (law firms, notaries, tax consultants, accountants) and direct enterprise engagement. Revenue is generated primarily through quote-based subscription and professional services fees for customized packages, retained across six major revenue streams (financial and payment services, private wealth and trust, fund services, corporate services, banking services, and risk management). The company reports $2.4 billion in commitments under management, 300 investors served, and 3,000+ clients, with no external private equity or venture capital backing identified in the source data.

Name

United

Legal name

United International Holdings (Netherlands) B.V.

Website

https://uibt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

United is an independent provider of integrated cross-border legal, trust, and banking services for entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals and family offices, listed companies, and investment industry professionals across nine offices in seven European and Caribbean jurisdictions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cross-Border Trust and Fiduciary Services

NAICS

Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles (525), Trusts, Estates, and Agency Accounts (52592), Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

High-Net-Worth (HNW) Private Banking (FSABADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ultra-High-Net-Worth (UHNW) Private Banking (FSABADAA), Corporate & Institutional Trust Services (FSAAANAB)

Keywords

• Trust services
• Fund administration
• Private wealth management
• International banking services
• Corporate services

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Financial and Payment Services: Comprehensive financial services including payment processing and financial management for international clients
2. Private Wealth and Trust Services: Tailored legal and financial services for wealthy individuals and family offices
3. Fund Services: Fund administration and management services for investment industry clients
4. Corporate Services: Corporate governance, legal management, and administrative services for international entities
5. Banking Services: International banking services through United International Bank N.V.
6. Risk Management: Comprehensive risk management services for corporate clients

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

United provides customized, cross-border legal and financial services through 30 dedicated teams operating from 9 offices in 7 jurisdictions. Its offerings span trust administration, fund services, private wealth structuring, corporate governance, payment processing, international banking via United International Bank N.V., and risk and compliance management for entrepreneurs, wealthy individuals, family offices, listed companies, and investment industry professionals.

Product overview

United is an independent provider of finance and trust services with a truly personal approach, offering a unified platform of integrated legal and financial solutions. The company operates from nine offices worldwide and provides a portfolio of core services including Financial and Payment Services, Private Wealth and Trust, Fund Services, Corporate Services, Marine and Aviation Services, Environmental Markets Services, Risk Management, Compliance Services, and International Banking. These services are designed for entrepreneurs, wealthy individuals, companies, and investment industry professionals who need cross-border financial and legal solutions. The offering is not a software platform but rather a comprehensive suite of professional fiduciary services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Financial and Payment Services Comprehensive financial and payment services for corporate clients, including transaction handling and financial management.
• Private Wealth and Trust Tailored legal and financial services for high-net-worth individuals and family offices, focusing on wealth protection and management.
• Fund Services Services for investment industry professionals, including fund administration and compliance support.
• Corporate Services Seamlessly integrated legal and financial services for businesses, including entity management and corporate governance support.
• Marine and Aviation Services Specialized services for maritime and aviation asset ownership structures and related financial services.
• Environmental Markets Services Services related to environmental markets and sustainability-focused financial instruments.
• Risk Management Comprehensive risk assessment and management services for client portfolios and business operations.
• Compliance Services Regulatory compliance support ensuring adherence to international rules and regulations, including FATCA and Common Reporting Standard.
• International Banking International banking services through United International Bank N.V. for corporate and private clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• $2.4 billion commitments under management
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TMF Group: Global provider of compliance, accounting, tax, payroll, and corporate secretarial services across 80+ jurisdictions. Highly comparable to United's cross-border trust, fund, and corporate services offering and target client base of HNW individuals, family offices, and corporates.
• IQ-EQ: Global investor services group offering fund administration, fiduciary, regulatory and compliance, and private wealth services. Directly comparable in the integrated cross-border fiduciary platform targeting HNW and institutional clients.
• Maples Group: Cayman/Dublin-based provider of legal, fund, and fiduciary services to HNW clients, investment funds, and corporates. Comparable jurisdictional arbitrage model and service portfolio (trust, fund administration, corporate services).
• Vistra: Major international trust, corporate, and fund administration group operating across multiple jurisdictions with a focus on HNW and institutional clients. Direct competitor in the integrated cross-border legal and financial services niche.
• Trident Trust: Independent provider of trust, corporate, fund administration, and family office services across 40+ jurisdictions. Closely comparable in scope of services, multi-jurisdictional footprint, and HNW/family office focus.
• Estera (now part of IQ-EQ): Multi-jurisdictional corporate, fund, and trust services firm (now part of IQ-EQ). Direct competitor in the integrated cross-border fiduciary services market with similar target segments.
• Sanne Group (now Apex Group): UK-listed (now acquired by Apex) specialist in fund administration, corporate services, and private client services. Comparable in cross-border fund and trust services before being absorbed into Apex.

Broad incumbents

• Apex Group: Largest global fund administration and financial services platform post-Sanne acquisition. Overlaps with United on fund services, custody, and corporate services but operates at significantly greater scale with broader product breadth.
• Butterfield: Bermuda/Cayman-headquartered banking and trust group serving HNW clients with private banking, custody, and trust services. Comparable Caribbean banking/trust model, though listed and broader in scope.

Regional players

• Cayman National Bank / Cayman National Trust: Cayman-based banking and trust services provider focused on HNW clients and fiduciary services. Comparable Caribbean trust/banking model, though operating in a different jurisdiction than United.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/united-financeandtrustservices

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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