Construction sector company – IED in a residential real estate project valued at USD 8M
Challenge
• Intention to operate from the home country without an adequate local structure
• Risk of double taxation due to lack of tax planning
• Lack of knowledge about obligations before the IRS (withholding, FIRPTA, filing)
Approach
• Establishment of an LLC in Florida and electing to be taxed as a C-Corp to protect
foreign partners and take advantage of tax benefits
• Formal capitalization in accordance with the Bank Secrecy Act and OFAC
regulations
• Application of double taxation treaty and FIRPTA planning
• Comprehensive tax management, including exit strategy
Impact
The client avoided a loss of 11.3% of their initial investment thanks to an efficient tax structure that eliminated errors, fines, and improper withholdings.