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[phone](tel:+56226048562) Advisory Cross-Border Real Estate *Advisory* Integrated tax, legal, and structuring advisory for international investors acquiring, developing, and managing real estate across the Americas — with multi-jurisdictional coordination from a single advisory team. 30+ Jurisdictions 15+ Years of Experience 3 Global Offices Key Markets Where We Advise 🇺🇸 United States Florida · Texas · New York · South Carolina · Virginia 🇲🇽 Mexico CDMX · Todos Santos, Baja California 🇨🇱 Chile Santiago · Valparaiso · Patagonia 🇪🇸 Spain Madrid · Barcelona · Marbella “A cross-border real estate investment is never just a property transaction — it is a multi-jurisdictional tax, legal, and compliance event that demands integrated advisory from day one.” The Challenge Real estate crosses borders. Tax obligations multiply. International investors acquiring real estate abroad face a web of interconnected obligations: local acquisition taxes, capital gains regimes, beneficial ownership disclosure, anti-money laundering compliance, rental income withholding, estate tax exposure, and treaty-based structuring considerations — all before even evaluating the property itself. The cost of fragmented advisory is real. An investor who acquires through the wrong entity may face double taxation at the time of sale. A developer who ignores local zoning and permitting frameworks risks project delays measured in years. And a family purchasing a vacation property without considering estate tax treaties may inadvertently create a six-figure tax liability for the next generation. What We Do Advisory Services 01 Acquisition Structuring Entity selection and holding structures optimized for tax efficiency, asset protection, and estate planning — including LLCs, LPs, trusts, and multi-layered corporate vehicles. 02 Cross-Border Tax Planning Multi-jurisdictional tax analysis covering rental withholding, capital gains optimization, treaty benefits, FIRPTA planning, and foreign tax credit coordination. 03 Due Diligence & Compliance Legal due diligence, title verification, environmental assessments, AML/KYC compliance, beneficial ownership registration, and permit coordination. 04 Development & Joint Ventures Structuring of joint venture agreements, development partnerships, profit distribution frameworks, and construction-phase financing — with governance tailored to cross-border participants. 05 Estate & Wealth Planning Cross-border estate tax analysis, treaty-based planning, trust integration for real estate assets, and multigenerational transfer strategies that minimize tax friction across jurisdictions. 06 Exit & Disposition Strategy Capital gains optimization, 1031 exchange structuring, installment sale planning, entity liquidation sequencing, and withholding recovery strategies for foreign sellers. Our Process How We Work 1 Jurisdictional Assessment Map tax residency, treaty networks, and regulatory landscape across all relevant jurisdictions. 2 Structure Design Design the optimal holding and acquisition vehicle with integrated tax, estate, and liability analysis. 3 Execution & Closing Coordinate due diligence, entity formation, compliance filings, and transaction closing across jurisdictions. 4 Ongoing Advisory Manage annual compliance, rental tax optimization, and disposition planning throughout the ownership lifecycle. Who We Serve Client Profiles HNW & UHNW Families Acquiring vacation properties, rental portfolios, or development land in foreign jurisdictions. Real Estate Developers Structuring cross-border development projects, JVs, and construction-phase financing across multiple markets. Real Estate Investors Deploying capital in real estate markets outside their home jurisdiction with optimal tax and legal structuring. 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