Foreign investors are often motivated to acquire U.S. real property when considering the opportunity for appreciation in value and a profitable return on investment.  There are different investment structuring alternatives that may attract foreign investors to the U.S. real estate market.  A common typical structure that has certain advantages is the U.S. blocker corporation.  The... Read More

Foreign investors often invest in commercial and residential real property located in the United States. The economic advantages of U.S. real property investment include the opportunity for appreciation in value and a profitable return on the investment. The Internal Revenue Service has noted a “phenomenal rise” in foreign investment in U.S. real property due to... Read More

One of the major drawbacks for foreign investors and foreign companies that invest in U.S. real estate is the withholding requirement associated with transactions covered by the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA). These investors do not have the luxury of waiting until Tax Day and filing a U.S. return with a check... Read More