Our global corporate services assist clients with all aspects of structuring and managing a commercial property.
We work closely with landlords, property managers, legal and tax advisers to provide clients with dedicated support from the purchase to sale. Our dedicated team have the necessary skills and expertise to assist clients with establishing commercial property structures and provide guidance in respect of VAT planning across jurisdictions.
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Liaison with banks and advisors in relation to financing the property
Registration of mortgages
On-going administration, statuary administration and accounting requirements of the ownership structure
Assistance with government grant applications, local employment assistance and guidance
Liaison with legal advisors and brokers in respect of purchase and sale
Liaison with property manager and tenants
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How do I structure commercial property?
Choosing an optimal structure for holding commercial property depends on several factors, including the investor's tax residency, investment strategy (development vs. income-producing), risk appetite, funding sources, and whether the ownership is by individuals, companies, or trusts.
What types of structures are there?
Trusts Direct ownership Special Purpose Vehicle Offshore holding company
What are the benefits of each structure?
Trusts offer strong for estate planning and asset protection, they can be tax-efficient depending on jurisdiction and allows for anonymity and separation of control from benefit.
Direct ownership structures are simple to set up and provide direct control and transparency.
Special Purpose Vehicle limits liability to the company and makes it easier to sell the asset by selling shares in the SPV. It also allows multiple investors and structured ownership.
Offshore holding company provides strong asset protection, anonymity, and estate planning. They can benefit from tax advantages (if compliant with substance requirements) and are useful in cross-border and multi-jurisdictional structures.