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Investor blog: buying U.S. property from abroad
Country-by-country guides to the financial, political and tax reasons international investors buy property in Florida, with what to check before you buy.
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Why foreign investors buy U.S. real estate, and why Florida leadsForeign buyers spent $45.3B on U.S. homes in a year, and 20% bought in Florida, more than any other state.Canada
Canadian investors: the tax and currency playbook for Florida propertyCanadians made 24% of Florida’s international home purchases. The U.S.–Canada treaty can cut U.S. estate tax well below what other nonresidents face.Brazil
Brazilian investors: protecting family wealth with Florida real estateBrazilians made 6% of Florida’s international purchases. With no U.S.–Brazil tax treaty, structure matters more than the property you choose.Colombia
Colombian investors: dollar income and diversification in South FloridaColombians made 6% of Florida’s international purchases, and Colombia is on the E-2 treaty list for those who also start a U.S. business.United Kingdom
British investors: Florida rentals, the dollar and two tax treatiesBritons made 5% of Florida’s international purchases, and the U.S.–UK estate tax treaty can shield heirs from much of the U.S. estate tax.Argentina
Argentine investors: a dollar asset with a deed, a tenant and a title policyArgentines made 4% of Florida’s international purchases. For savers used to holding dollars, a rented Florida condo is a dollar asset that pays.Mexico
Mexican investors: using the U.S.–Mexico treaty to own Florida rentalsMexicans made 14% of all foreign home purchases in the U.S., second only to Canadians. A tax treaty helps avoid paying twice on rent.Germany
German investors: euro diversification and Florida’s rental marketGermany has both an income tax treaty and an estate & gift tax treaty with the U.S., a combination few countries have.Israel
Israeli investors: Florida rentals, the shekel and the E-2 optionIsrael joined the E-2 treaty investor list in 2019, and a U.S.–Israel income tax treaty helps avoid paying tax twice on Florida rent.
This article is general information, not legal, tax or immigration advice. Tax rules, treaties and exchange rates change. Before you buy, talk to a cross-border tax advisor and a lawyer licensed in the relevant countries. Irina Manets is a licensed real estate sales associate with CENTURY 21 Stein Posner and does not provide tax or legal advice.
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Irina works with investors in English, Russian and Ukrainian, and coordinates with your tax advisor and lawyer so the purchase fits your structure.