International Law & Trade, Tax Law, Residential Real Estate

Investing in luxury properties in France: a counterflow strategy that could pay off

by Nadia Chatraoui, Stéphane Illouz | Reed Smith on 4/26/2013

Since the new taxation reform was passed earlier this year, a number of wealthy owners have moved out of France and put up their properties for sale. This resulted in an exceptional price fall of up to 15% for properties over...more

Considerations For International Clients Who Intend to Buy A Home In the U.S.

by Amy McEvoy | Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 4/23/2013

International buyers invested $82.5 billion in U.S. residential real estate (4.8% of total U.S. sales) according to the most recent survey conducted by the National Association of Realtors for the 12 month period ending with...more

Third Circuit Court of Appeals Issues Landmark Decision in Virgin Islands Economic Development Program Case

by Joseph DiRuzzo | Fuerst Ittleman David & Joseph, PL on 4/18/2013

Disclosure: Joseph A. DiRuzzo, III of Fuerst Ittleman David & Joseph was part of the trial team that represented the taxpayers in the June 2010 bench trial in the District Court of the Virgin Islands....more

Financial Services – Update on UK and European Regulatory Developments - March 2013

by Dechert LLP on 3/7/2013

In This Issue: - Part A – Regulation of Financial Markets - Part B – Regulation of Investment Management - Part C – Regulation of Investment Funds - Appendix: Regulatory Calendar – Key Milestones Please...more

Buying Real Estate in Spain - FAQs

by Antonio Viñal on 2/18/2013

Prices in the Spanish real estate market have been cut down by around 30% in the last 5 years, which means a wealth of opportunities for real estate funds, savvy individual investors and anything in between. But there are...more

Real Estate Transfer Tax Rates - February 2013

by Valentina Farle, Rainer Schmitt | K&L Gates LLP on 2/6/2013

This alert is intended to give an overview of the current real estate transfer tax rates and planned increases thereof in the various federal states of Germany. The information has been assembled with great care. However, no...more

UK property tax changes: “de-enveloping” or a use of a trust?

by Henry Mander, Colin Riegels | Harney Westwood & Riegels on 1/21/2013

It has long been popular for high net-worth people who are not domiciled in the United Kingdom (“non-doms”) to form an offshore company, often in the British Virgin Islands (“BVI”), for the purposes of holding property in the...more

Shared Appreciation Mortgages Key For Foreign Investors

by Jeffrey L. Rubinger | Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP on 11/15/2012

The combination of a weak U.S. dollar and low interest rates has resulted in more foreign investment in U.S., and South Florida, commercial real estate. But one of the primary obstacles facing foreign persons who invest in...more

New ITIN Documentation Procedures Are A Pain

by Charles (Chuck) Rubin on 10/1/2012

Nonresidents of the U.S. are required to have a taxpayer identification number for most U.S. tax reporting purposes, including FIRPTA reporting on sales of U.S. real property interests. Since such persons do not have social...more

Budget 2012 – Taxation of UK Residential Property

by McDermott Will & Emery on 8/20/2012

The UK Government Budget announced on 21 March 2012 (the Budget) made substantial changes to the structure of stamp duty land tax (SDLT) in the United Kingdom with immediate effect....more

Practical Tips for U.S. Persons Owning Mexican Property Thru a Fideicomiso

by Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. on 8/15/2012

Every time I’m presented with a contract, I’m quickly transported to a small room in which Willy Wonka, played by Gene Wilder, is vehemently scolding the good natured Charlie Bucket and the poor, protective Grandpa Joe: ...more

U.S. Taxation of Fideicomisos under the FATCA Rules

by Moskowitz LLP on 8/8/2012

Overview of Fideicomisos If you own a home or a vacation home in Mexico, chances are that your property is held in a fideicomiso. A fideicomiso is a contractual arrangement that is arguably something in between a trust...more

Real Estate Transfer Tax Rates

by K&L Gates LLP on 8/2/2012

This alert is intended to give an overview of the current real estate transfer tax rates and planned increases thereof in the various federal states of Germany. The information has been assembled with great care. However, no...more

Owning A Vacation Home In The U.S.: Cross Border Planning

by Dickinson Wright on 7/3/2012

Due to the “financial crisis” in U. S. real estate and the relative strength of the Canadian dollar in the past couple of years, an increasing number of Canadians are purchasing a second home or vacation property in the U.S....more

Practical Tips for U.S. Persons Owning Mexican Property Thru a Fideicomiso

by Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. on 4/16/2012

Every time I’m presented with a contract, I’m quickly transported to a small room in which Willy Wonka, played by Gene Wilder, is vehemently scolding the good natured Charlie Bucket and the poor, protective Grandpa...more

Tax Measures in UK Budget 2012

by Morgan Lewis on 3/26/2012

The budget includes a number of business-friendly measures, but also targets perceived tax avoidance. The 2012 UK budget announced 21 March by the UK Chancellor contains a number of tax measures widely regarded as being...more

FONDI IMMOBILIARI CHIUSI-IL VADEMECUM DEL FISCO

by Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 2/1/2012

Con la circolare del 15 febbraio 2012, n. 2/E, l'Agenzia delle Entrate fa il punto sulla disciplina ributaria dei fondi immobiliari chiusi a seguito dell'art. 32, d.l. 31 maggio 2010, n. 78 convertito, con modificazioni,...more

Global Tax Report - December 2011

by White & Case LLP on 1/2/2012

In This Issue: Czech Republic — Investing in the Czech Republic; France — Inbound Investments Made by Non-Resident Investors; Germany — European Court of Justice: German WHT on Dividends Paid to EU/EEA Minority;...more

Reporting Of Interests In Mexico Fedeicomisos

by Charles (Chuck) Rubin on 9/29/2011

U.S. residents, and other nonresidents of Mexico, are restricted from owning certain real estate in Mexico. The Mexican Constitution prohibits foreigners from purchasing or owning real estate within 60 miles of an...more

The Sasakis Learn Risks of Online Legal Forms: An International Estate Planning Example

by Janet Brewer on 9/6/2011

This fictional example is drawn from our guide Buying U.S. Real Estate When Your Child Studies in America. Hiro Sasaki, 19, will be a freshman at Stanford this fall (Class of 2015). Hiro’s parents, Emiko and Dai Sasaki...more

New Guide: Buying U.S. Real Estate When Your Child Studies in America

by Janet Brewer on 9/2/2011

Presenting our newest guide on international estate planning We've just posted a new international estate planning guide, Buying U.S. Real Estate When Your Child Studies in America. (Note: If you get value from it, would...more

Introduction to the Global Start-Up

by Jeanne Goulet on 8/26/2010

An Introduction to the Global Start-Up By: Jeanne Goulet, CPA ---A Worldwide Endeavor---Today, thanks to the Internet’s global reach, entrepreneurs have the ability to tap networks and establish Start-Up operations all...more

China's Recent Real Estate Policies

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 3/31/2010

In this article: *78 Centrally administered State-owned enterprises ordered to withdraw from real estate development *The Ministry of Land and Resources temporarily halts sales of land for residential purposes *The...more

International Legal News Volume 6 Issue 2 - October 16, 2009

by International Lawyers Network on 10/16/2009

In this Issue: *Impact of the New Enterprise Income Tax Law on Foreign Investment in China Jade & Fountain, Shanghai by Mr. Scott Guan & Mr. Steven Huang *Costa Rica Approves Corporate Governance Regulations Cordero &...more

MoFo Tax Talk: News Bulletin Volume 2 Issue 3, October 2009

by Morrison & Foerster LLP on 10/2/2009

In this Issue: 2 New Section 108(i) Guidance – An Executive Summary -------------------------- 3 IRS Lends Public-Private Investment Program a Helping Hand -------------------------- 4 Permissive Guidance on...more

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Investing in luxury properties in France: a counterflow strategy that could pay off

Considerations For International Clients Who Intend to Buy A Home In the U.S.

Third Circuit Court of Appeals Issues Landmark Decision in Virgin Islands Economic Development Program Case

Financial Services – Update on UK and European Regulatory Developments - March 2013

Buying Real Estate in Spain - FAQs

Real Estate Transfer Tax Rates - February 2013

UK property tax changes: “de-enveloping” or a use of a trust?

Shared Appreciation Mortgages Key For Foreign Investors

New ITIN Documentation Procedures Are A Pain

Budget 2012 – Taxation of UK Residential Property

Practical Tips for U.S. Persons Owning Mexican Property Thru a Fideicomiso

U.S. Taxation of Fideicomisos under the FATCA Rules

Real Estate Transfer Tax Rates

Owning A Vacation Home In The U.S.: Cross Border Planning

Practical Tips for U.S. Persons Owning Mexican Property Thru a Fideicomiso

Tax Measures in UK Budget 2012

FONDI IMMOBILIARI CHIUSI-IL VADEMECUM DEL FISCO

Global Tax Report - December 2011

Reporting Of Interests In Mexico Fedeicomisos

The Sasakis Learn Risks of Online Legal Forms: An International Estate Planning Example

New Guide: Buying U.S. Real Estate When Your Child Studies in America

Introduction to the Global Start-Up

China's Recent Real Estate Policies

International Legal News Volume 6 Issue 2 - October 16, 2009

MoFo Tax Talk: News Bulletin Volume 2 Issue 3, October 2009

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