Purchasing real estate internationally involves navigating a web of registration and licensing requirements designed to regulate foreign ownership, protect local markets, and maintain transparency. At Borderless Lawyers, we specialize in helping foreign buyers comply with these complex rules efficiently, ensuring your property acquisition is fully legal and risk-free.
✅ What We Offer: Foreign Buyer Registration & Licensing for Real Estate
🌍 Jurisdiction-Specific Registration Procedures
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Detailed guidance on mandatory registration of foreign buyers in land registries or cadastres
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Assistance with applying for required foreign buyer licenses or permits before acquisition
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Explanation of country-specific filing deadlines, fees, and documentation
⚖️ Real Estate Licensing & Pre-Approval Requirements
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Navigating pre-purchase approvals from investment or foreign ownership authorities
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Compliance with sector-specific restrictions, such as agricultural land or coastal properties
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Understanding and securing any required local business or holding company licenses for property ownership
🏛️ Compliance with Due Diligence & AML/KYC
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Verification of buyer identity, nationality, residency status, and beneficial ownership
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Preparation and review of registration applications consistent with AML and KYC standards
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Coordination with banks and local agents to ensure regulatory compliance
📝 Integration with Residency, Tax & Investment Rules
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Aligning property registration with investor visa or Golden Visa applications
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Advising on tax registration and reporting obligations tied to property ownership
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Structuring ownership through SPVs or trusts to meet substance and compliance requirements
📉 Risk Identification & Compliance Monitoring
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Identifying foreign exchange controls, capital repatriation rules, and sanctions screening
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Monitoring for legal or political risks that may impact foreign ownership rights
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Providing ongoing advisory support to maintain compliance post-registration
🌍 Jurisdictions Covered
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🇪🇸 Spain – Foreign buyer registration with property registries, Golden Visa coordination
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🇵🇹 Portugal – Registration under Portuguese Land Registry, NHR and residency integration
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🇬🇷 Greece – Cadastral registration and licensing for non-EU buyers
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🇮🇹 Italy – Title registration, foreign ownership restrictions, and licensing requirements
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🇫🇷 France – Registration of foreign property ownership and local disclosure rules
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🇺🇸 USA – State-level deed registration, FIRPTA reporting, and CFIUS compliance
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🏝️ Offshore – Real estate ownership registration and licensing in BVI, Cayman Islands, etc.
🛠 How We Work
1️⃣ Buyer & Property Compliance Assessment
We analyze your nationality, residency, and the target property to identify registration and licensing needs.
2️⃣ Document Preparation & Authority Liaison
We prepare registration paperwork, submit filings, and coordinate with land registries and regulators.
3️⃣ Approval Tracking & Compliance Assurance
We monitor application progress, assist with follow-ups, and advise on post-registration compliance.
4️⃣ Holistic Advisory Integration
We work with your immigration and tax advisors to align registration with your broader investment goals.
👥 Who We Help
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🌍 Foreign individuals purchasing residential, commercial, or agricultural properties
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🏢 Real estate developers and funds investing across multiple jurisdictions
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💼 Immigration and tax advisors seeking compliance support for clients
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🏛️ Family offices and high-net-worth buyers needing upfront regulatory certainty
✅ Why Choose Borderless Lawyers?
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📚 Deep expertise in foreign buyer real estate registration laws across jurisdictions
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⚖️ Clear, actionable guidance tailored to your investment and residency goals
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🧭 Proactive risk identification and compliance monitoring
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🔐 Confidential, strategic advisory ensuring long-term ownership security
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🌐 A truly global approach with local expertise
📞 Ready to Secure Your Real Estate Investment?
Don’t let registration and licensing hurdles delay or jeopardize your property purchase. At Borderless Lawyers, we provide the clarity and legal certainty you need to proceed confidently and comply fully—no surprises, no setbacks.