出租房：应该放在LLC还是信托名下？Rental Property: Should It Be Owned by an LLC or a Trust?
- The Shi Law Group 熙承律师事务所
- Sep 9
- 3 min read
很多房产投资者都会有这样的疑问：“我的出租房应该放在LLC名下，还是放在信托名下？”乍一看，这似乎是一个“二选一”的问题。但事实上，在资产保护与财富传承的规划中，我们常常说：成年人不必做选择题，两者可以兼顾。
A common question for real estate investors is: “Should my rental property be placed under an LLC or a trust?” At first glance, it seems like an either/or choice. But in reality, when it comes to asset protection and estate planning, the best approach often combines both.
问题解析 Issue Analysis
LLC的功能：主要是隔离风险和责任。出租房可能带来租客纠纷、意外事故或潜在诉讼。通过LLC，责任被限制在出租房本身的价值范围内，不会牵连到业主的其他个人资产。
信托的功能：更多地体现在财富传承和税务规划。信托可以让未来的资产转移更加顺畅，减少遗产税或赠与税的压力，同时为后代提供额外的保护和便利。
Role of an LLC: Primarily for liability protection. Rental properties can bring tenant disputes, accidents, or potential lawsuits. An LLC confines those risks to the value of the property itself, shielding the owner’s other assets.
Role of a Trust: Designed for estate planning and tax efficiency. A trust ensures smoother future transfers, helps with gift and estate tax planning, and provides long-term benefits and protections for your heirs.
解决方案 Solutions
其实，LLC和信托的功能是可以结合的：
第一步：将出租房放入LLC名下，实现责任隔离。
第二步：再把LLC的股份（membership interests）放入信托名下，实现财富传承与税务规划的优势。
这样一来，既能利用LLC的风险隔离功能，又能发挥信托的传承规划作用。两者结合，是一种常见且高效的做法。
In practice, the two tools can work together:
Step 1: Place the rental property under an LLC to isolate liability.
Step 2: Transfer the LLC membership interests into a trust, leveraging estate planning and tax benefits.
This combined structure maximizes the advantages of both—risk protection from the LLC and smooth wealth transfer through the trust. It’s a common and effective strategy.
风险提醒 Risk Reminder
如果只依赖其中一种工具，可能会留下隐患：
仅有LLC：虽然保护了个人资产，但缺乏继承与传承安排。
仅有信托：在遇到租赁纠纷或法律责任时，个人资产仍可能暴露在风险中。
If you rely on only one tool, you may face gaps:
LLC only: Protects against liability but lacks estate planning benefits.
Trust only: Helps with succession but may expose you to rental-related liabilities.
律所小贴士 The Shi Law Group’s Tip
在做出租房持有结构规划时，不必在LLC和信托之间二选一。
最稳妥的做法是结合两者：LLC负责风险隔离，信托负责财富传承。
在实施之前，请务必咨询专业律师，确保文件条款与您的资产和家庭情况相匹配。
When planning for rental property ownership, you don’t have to choose between an LLC and a trust.
Use an LLC for liability protection.
Use a trust for estate planning.
Always consult an attorney to tailor the structure to your personal and family needs.
📌 熙承律师事务所致力于为客户提供专业的信托与资产规划服务，帮助您兼顾当下的安全与未来的传承。
📌 At The Shi Law Group, PLLC, we help clients balance liability protection with long-term estate planning, ensuring both present security and future legacy.
Comments