Successful trusts, with lasting relationships.
Who we are
Founded and led by Jonathan and Penny Cron, New Zealand Foreign Trustee Services (NZFTS) is a privately owned, independent and impartial specialist in the formation of New Zealand based trusts for offshore clients.
CEO Jonathan Cron has been a well-regarded figure in New Zealand’s trustee industry for over 20 years and is a past President of the New Zealand Trustee Association.
Jonathan’s first book ‘Family Trusts in New Zealand’, has become recommended reading for the local trustee industry and his ability to create innovative trust structures is drawn from his professional experience and qualifications including an M.B.A, a Graduate Diploma in Management, a Graduate Certificate in Management. Jonathan is a Member of the Executor and Trustee Institute (M.E.T.I.), an Associate of the Executor and Trustee Institute (A.E.T.I.), past President and Honorary Life Member of New Zealand Trustees Association and Fellowship of NZTA.
As Global Operations Manager, Penny Cron takes control of trust compliance. Through timely liaison with advisors and institutions, Penny ensures the continued legal compliance (and therefore the ongoing financial effectiveness) of a trust by managing critical records and their various reporting regimes across international jurisdictions. Penny’s attention to detail combined with her ability to comprehend the big picture goal for clients, results in crucial advice, which is fundamental to establishing an enduring trust structure.
In addition to professional considerations, New Zealand Foreign Trustee Services know that asset protection is a very personal business. We make time to understand what our clients want to achieve with a trust. We enable clients to make informed decisions now and in the future, and we work hard to make sure clients achieve their goals.
If you’re looking to partner with an independent, impartial trustee specialist team, phone Jonathan Cron on +64 27 432 0875 or email us.
We invite you to connect with us as we travel frequently
Globally Connected:
Mexico
Panama
USA
Canada
Brazil
Argentina
Uruguay
Japan
Hong Kong
Singapore
France
Spain
Switzerland
Italy
Czech Republic
Australia
New Zealand

Our team
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Jonathan Cron CEO
MBA (NSW), PGDipMgmt, PGCertMgmt, AETI, METI, MNZTA
CEO Jonathan Cron has been a well-regarded figure in New Zealand’s trustee industry for over 20 years and is a senior member of the NZ Trustee Association. Jonathan’s first book ‘Family Trusts in New Zealand ’, has become recommended reading for the local trustee industry and his ability to create innovative trust structures is drawn from his professional experience and qualifications including an M.B.A, a Graduate Diploma in Management, a Graduate Certificate in Management. Jonathan is a Member of the Executor and Trustee Institute (M.E.T.I.) and an Associate of the Executor and Trustee Institute (A.E.T.I.). He was awarded the New Zealand Trustee of the Year Award for 2017 and in 2018 received an Honorary Life Membership from the New Zealand Trustees Association.
Email: jonathan.cron@nzfts.com
Call: +64 27 432 0875 -
Penny Cron Global Operations Manager
As Global Operations Manager, Penny Cron takes control of trust compliance. Through timely liaison with advisors and institutions, Penny ensures the continued legal compliance (and therefore the ongoing financial effectiveness) of a trust by managing critical records and their various reporting regimes across international jurisdictions. Penny’s attention to detail combined with her ability to comprehend the big picture goal for clients, results in crucial advice which is fundamental to establishing an enduring trust structure.
Email: penny.cron@nzfts.com
Call: +64 27 295 5760 -
Belinda Canton Adviser
Belinda has over 20 years of successful experience as a business and taxation adviser including specialisation in taxation for a “big four” accountancy practice.
Belinda is an expert in trusts, property, medical and legal industry areas, assisting clients with restructuring, succession planning and valuation.
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Allan Lloyd Adviser
Allan is an experienced Senior Investment and Compliance Manager with expertise in establishing compliance regimes and policy and procedures with a focus on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism regulations. His specialties: project management, compliance, quality assurance, risk management, complaint management and negotiation, policy and procedure architecture.