This course delivers a detailed and practice-driven legal education on the complexities of U.S. real estate investment by foreign individuals, corporations, and entities. Focusing on transactional structure, regulatory compliance, tax implications, risk mitigation, and exit strategies, this course trains legal and financial professionals to proactively identify and resolve legal challenges in cross-border real estate deals. The course also addresses heightened scrutiny under national security (CFIUS), FIRPTA, sanctions regimes, and evolving federal, state, and local policies.
Participants will receive hands-on corporate legal training through real-world simulations, deal structuring exercises, compliance workshops, and legal advisory role-play sessions with a focus on risk assessment and strategic planning.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Navigate U.S. legal systems affecting foreign-owned real estate investments.
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Structure compliant and tax-efficient real estate transactions for foreign buyers.
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Identify and manage CFIUS risks and location-based restrictions.
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Implement strategies for FIRPTA compliance and repatriation of proceeds.
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Advise foreign investors on financing, entity formation, and due diligence.
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Understand disclosure, reporting, and anti-money laundering obligations.
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Develop and present end-to-end investment strategies for international clients.
