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Plain answer
CRS is the Common Reporting Standard, an international framework for automatic exchange of financial account information between participating tax authorities.
This answer is intentionally simple. In real planning, the correct structure depends on the family, jurisdiction, asset mix, tax position, liquidity needs and professional advice. ASC uses short answers as an entry point into deeper education, not as personal advice.
Why this matters
When a reader understands the basic meaning, they can ask better questions. Better questions lead to better conversations with lawyers, tax advisors, trustees, bankers, insurers and family members.
A useful next question
How does this concept connect to ownership, control, liquidity, privacy, succession or family governance?