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Invest in the U.S. from Latin America

If you live outside the U.S., investing in a real estate project there takes extra steps. Here they are in order, with the Tierval partners who can help with each one.

General information, not legal or tax advice. Every case is different: confirm each step with attorneys and accountants in the U.S. and in your country.

  1. Step 1

    Learn how it works

    Understand how a development project is structured, how to read a pro forma and what the risks are before you talk with a developer.

    Go to the Academy →

  2. Step 2

    Know your investor profile

    Some U.S. offerings are only for accredited investors, and some developers only accept people who live in the U.S. Your country may also have rules on investing abroad. On every Tierval project you'll see whether the developer accepts investors who live outside the U.S.

  3. Step 3

    Choose how you will invest

    You can invest in your own name, through a U.S. LLC, through a company in your country or through a trust. The choice affects your taxes and the protection of your assets. A key point: for non-residents, the U.S. may charge a high estate tax on U.S. assets above USD 60,000. That is why the structure is decided before investing.

    Who helps:Anderson Advisors →
  4. Step 4

    Get your tax ID

    To invest and receive profits you need a U.S. tax number: an ITIN if you invest as an individual, or an EIN if you invest through a company. You'll also fill out Form W-8BEN (individual) or W-8BEN-E (entity). Keep in mind that when a property is sold or profits are distributed, the U.S. may withhold taxes from foreign investors.

    Who helps:Anderson Advisors →Accountants in Colombia and Mexico · coming soon
  5. Step 5

    Open your account and plan how to move money

    You'll need a U.S. account or a bank that accepts international wires. Your country may require you to register or report the investment abroad: for example, in Colombia it is registered with the Banco de la República and in Mexico it is reported to the SAT.

    Who helps:Banking for foreign investors · coming soonInternational payments and wires · coming soonAccountants in Colombia and Mexico · coming soon
  6. Step 6

    Prepare your documents

    The developer or its intermediary will ask for ID, proof of address, your structure's documents and proof of the source of funds (for example, bank statements or your tax return). Having them ready speeds everything up.

  7. Step 7

    Meet projects and schedule calls

    Browse the reviewed projects, request a call with the developer and ask all your questions. The investment is between you and the developer: Tierval does not take part in it or recommend it.

    See projects →

Want help with steps 3 to 6?

We're putting together a concierge package with our partners to choose your structure, get your tax numbers, open your account and prepare your documents, at a fixed price. Let us know if you're interested.