Since our report last year, it seems there are forces at work – unstoppable ones, at that – conspiring to make governments scrutinise almost every real estate transaction. Capital gains, distressed assets and beneficial ownership issues are causing private equity real estate firms anxiety. Ever-changing tax regimes and volatile global property markets make for an uncertain future. And although it is getting even more complicated, windows of opportunity do remain.
Discover our analysis of macro trends as well as local tax issues. Find out what will be challenging you next year. The 2012 Guide to Tax for private equity – published by PERE & Taxand – is now available and covers:
- Talking Tax – Keith O’Donnell, head of real estate at Taxand, provides insight into global the tax issues impacting investors
- Window of Opportunity – Governments are raising rates and closing loopholes; find out which opportunities remain for now
- Tax Angst – Changes to capital gains and beneficial ownership issues cause anxiety for private equity real estate firms
- Regional Review – our real estate tax experts explore the Americas, Europe and Asia to understand the opportunities, challenges and pitfalls to avoid
- The Client is Always Right – Taxand interviewed our clients to get your perspective on property markets around the globe
- Total Tax Take – Taxand T3 research provides an easy to digest picture of the world’s real-estate tax-takes for commercial and residential property
When dealing with the global property markets and ever-changing tax regimes there is a simple equation to master: cash-strapped governments + real estate = a need for early tax planning.
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If you need to discuss your real estate tax requirements in depth your Taxander contact for real estate tax queries is Martin Phelan.